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Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Sterling launches executive business product
Sterling Insurance has launched a new executive business product which includes cover for the departure of lotto winning employees and PR costs for reputational damage.
UK business insolvencies hits lowest rate in January since June 2007
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed a positive picture in January, with the rate of business failures falling to its lowest point since June 2007.
Italian insurer sees 7.5% jump in motor business
Vittoria Assicurazioni reported that it wrote € 671.3m (+6.4%) of premiums in 2009, of which €541.5m (+5.0%) was non life.
Italian insurer sees 7.5% jump in motor business
Vittoria Assicurazioni reported that it wrote € 671.3m (+6.4%) of premiums in 2009, of which €541.5m (+5.0%) was non life.
Aviva sells GI stake to French bank
French bank Societe Generale has agreed terms with Aviva to buy the UK insurer's 35% stake in non-life insurer Sogessur.
Aviva sells GI stake to French bank
French bank Societe Generale has agreed terms with Aviva to buy the UK insurer's 35% stake in non-life insurer Sogessur.
Aviva France recruits new director
Laurence Mitrovic becomes director of legal affairs and compliance.
Aviva France recruits new director
Laurence Mitrovic becomes director of legal affairs and compliance.
Choicequote appoints Premium First
Choicequote Insurance Services Limited has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of the 1 April 2010.
European bancassurance remains viable claims Fitch
However, in its latest study is added there is limited benefit in running a conglomerate bank-insurance organization, where there are typically few operational links between a bank and an insurer.
European bancassurance remains viable claims Fitch
However, in its latest study is added there is limited benefit in running a conglomerate bank-insurance organization, where there are typically few operational links between a bank and an insurer.
CBG sells PL business to Swinton
CBG Group has sold “certain elements” of its personal lines business to Swinton.
Validus reports strong profit gain
Validus reported record fourth quarter profits and an increase in profit for 2009.
Argo reports jump in profits
Argo reported full year net income of $117.5m or $3.81 per share up from net income of $62.9m or $2.05 per share, up from $97.6m, or $3.17 per share, in 2008.
Fairfax acquires Zenith
Fairfax, the acquisitive financial holdings company, has bought US workers compensation insurer Zenith for $1.4bn.
Partner Re Global chairman retires
Bruno Meyenhofer, the chairman of PartnerRe Global, has advised the company of his decision to retire at the end of March.
Munich Re pulls out of Iran
Munich Re is stopping business with all insurance companies in Iran due to the political situation in the country.
Invesco ready to force Omega board overhaul
Omega Insurance could be forced to make a number of changes to its board of directors at the behest of its largest shareholder Invesco.
LEIG “concerned” at MOJ paper response time
The Legal Expenses Insurance Group has said that it is “concerned” that the recent Ministry of Justice defamation consultation paper only gave four weeks for responses.
HSBC sales director joins Towergate
Caravan and park homes broker Towergate Bakers has appointed Simon Townsend as its managing director.
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
LeStrange to retire from Endurance CEO position
Founder of the (re)insurer Kenneth LeStrange will retire as the CEO from March but remain as chairman until March 2011.