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Chartis UK commercial boss takes up French role in shake-up
Chartis Europe SA has appointed five new general managers following the announcement earlier today of its restructure.
Chartis UK MD unveils his new team
Chartis Insurance UK has unveiled a series of appointments as part of the wider changes within Europe.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Keelan Westall set to increase headcount by 20%
The UK commercial property insurance broker Keelan Westall said it "remains bullish about growth", as it announced plans to increase the headcount across its sales function by at least 20 per cent.
Japanese regulator to abolish asset allocation rules
Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to eliminate investment rules restricting asset allocations at life and non-life (re)insurers, according to newswire Reuters.
Hiscox secures $750m new funding
Hiscox has secured a $750m syndicated three-year revolving credit and letter of credit facility.
Online search volumes for travel insurance rise
This is according to the latest research from Greenlight, which shows that search volumes for travel-related insurance since January have increased from 896 000 to 932 000.
MSN in Beat That Quote deal
Microsoft has confirmed it is to partner Beat That Quote for its price comparison site, MSN Compare.
S&P places Secura on credit watch
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has placed its 'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Belgium-based reinsurer Secura NV, on credit watch with negative implications.
EMB to partner Teradata
Data warehousing and enterprise analytics firm Teradata Corporation is to partner EMB, the global actuarial and business consultancy.
S&P places Secura on credit watch
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has placed its 'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Belgium-based reinsurer Secura NV, on credit watch with negative implications.
IFB appoints head of analytics
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has announced the appointment of Kevin Reid as head of analytics with effect from 28 June.
Tokio Marine to restructure to expand reinsurance and commercial property book
Tokio Marine, the global insurance group, has announced plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations. It is also announcing the opening of new offices for reinsurance business in Switzerland and Australia.
Tokio Marine to restructure to expand reinsurance and commercial property book
Tokio Marine, the global insurance group, has announced plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations. It is also announcing the opening of new offices for reinsurance business in Switzerland and Australia.
RDT develops complaints module
Insurance administration solutions specialist RDT has developed a fully integrated complaints module.
NIG launches property product
NIG will launch its premier property owners product to a broker panel on the 6 July.
Former Bluefin MD joins OIM
Chris Ladkin is to join OIM Underwriting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J Gallagher UK. He will head OIM’s new Finpro team, to be formed in combination with the Circadian team which joined OIM following the AJG acquisition of the First City assets.
Policyfast enters Lloyd's
Wholesale broker Policyfast has achieved Lloyd's cover holder status.
Exeter Friendly launches health plans
Private medical insurer Exeter Friendly has launched a range of underwriting options on both its Health Cover for Me and Health & Stuff plans.
QBE to acquire Belgian reinsurer
QBE has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Belgian-based specialist reinsurer Secura for €267m.
Questgates promotes senior staff
Loss adjuster Questgates has made three promotions among its senior leadership team.
Argo signals international push
Argo International has recruited Tony Cabot to support its active international growth strategy.
Ace boosts environmental risk team
Ace International has appointed Perrine Kalina to the new role of engineering coordinator and assistant underwriter in its environmental risk team.
Groupama outlines IPO timefame
Groupama is expected to float on the stock market in 2011 or 2012, according to its chief executive Jean Azema.