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Hannover Re non-life book hit by major losses
Hannover Re has reported what it described as "vigorous premium growth" in the first quarter of 2010.
Torus set to complete Glacier acquisition
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Torus has acquired Glacier Group subsidiary Glacier Insurance subject to regulatory approval.
PartnerRe president and CEO to retire
Patrick Thiele has decided to retire in December and will also step down from the board of directors.
Hannover Re non-life book hit by major losses
Hannover Re has reported what it described as "vigorous premium growth" in the first quarter of 2010.
Torus set to complete Glacier acquisition
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Torus has acquired Glacier Group subsidiary Glacier Insurance subject to regulatory approval.
XL shareholders approve Ireland move and renaming to "Group"
XL Capital has received ordinary shareholder approval changing the parent holding company’s place of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
GI job demand hits new high, although salaries go backward
Salary offers for new jobs dropped back below 2009s level, although demand from UK employers for new workers remained steady in April according to the Reed Job Index published today.
RSA extends rehab deal with two year agreement
RSA and The Parabis Group have signed a 2-year contract extension for the provision of the RSA Care claims management initiative.
XL shareholders approve Ireland move and renaming to "Group"
XL Capital has received ordinary shareholder approval changing the parent holding company’s place of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
10 years ago: Limit merger off after QBE approach
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from past an article published 10 years ago reveals.
20 years ago: 120 attend Brighton CILA AGM
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from past an article published 20 years ago reveals.
BLP appoints three sales reps
Building defects insurance specialist BLP has appointed three salespeople. Brian Kilroy joins as business development manager and will head up the sales operation.
Zurich apoints head of investment strategy implementation
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Urban Angehrn as head of investment strategy implementation.
Sterling appoints regional development manager for the North
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed James Leigh as regional development manager for the North.
QBE appoints global head of distribution
QBE has appointed Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution.
National Friendly promotes David Castling
Health insurer National Friendly has promoted David Castling to the role of intermediary distribution manager.
Markel makes new appointments
Markel International has launched a new trade credit division following the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.
HSB expands Midlands presence
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to expand its presence in the Midlands.
DWF appoints new partner
Julie Bowker is the latest new partner to be appointed to DWF's 50-strong commercial insurance team in Manchester.
Marsh adds to UK national corporate leadership team
Following completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers, Marsh has added to its UK national corporate leadership team.
Broker Network appoints customer services director
Broker Network has appointed Paul Roberts as its new customer services director, network division.
Chubb Europe appoints European accident and health manager
Chubb Europe has appointed Steven Ord as European accident and health manager.
FM Global staff compete head on
A total of 35 teams from FM Global in the UK are taking on their colleagues around the world in a 10-week wellness challenge. Now in its second year, the insurer's global shape-up initiative encourages staff and their families to compete in order to…
Bureaucratic bosses damage insurance management
The insurance sector is suffering from substandard management, according to a new report. Research by the Chartered Management Institute found that 58% of the sector's workforce feels the dominant leadership style where they work is negative — putting…