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Law Commission unveils consumer insurance report
Proposals include draft bill to replace 100 year-old legislation
S&P upgrades Catlin
Standard & Poor's upgrades Catlin to 'A' from ‘A-‘
Validus appoints new board member
Active underwriter James Skinner to join board
Higos reveals 10% growth for 2009
Broker “extremely satisfied” despite missing target
Swiss Re urges swift action climate change
Delegates speak out at Copenhagen conference
A guide to the carriage of steel cargo fills skills gap
First in a series of specialist guides to reduce damage in transit.
European Commission approves RBS restructure
Government welcomes support for the scheme
Industry analysts prioritise risk management
Focus shifts from revenue and income growth, report finds
Ferma’s representation grows
Norwegian risk management association becomes member.
AIG exec pay capped at $500,000
Kenneth Feinberg, the Obama administration's special master for executive pay, has set $500,000 cash salary limits for employees at four companies that received "exceptional" US assistance including AIG.
Ferma welcomes improvements to block exemption rules
However, federation urges note of caution over revised proposals
Insurers warn of an increase in water damage claims
Aviva suggests that property owners should carry out risk management measures to protect their buildings from serious damage brought on by winter weather.
Broker Network appoints new MD
Nick Houghton promoted from sales & marketing director
Pricing to remain competitive in 2010
EMB outlines international outlook for insurers next year
Insurance industry surge event initiative - can the industry deliver?
Last week, Post reported that the insurance industry is looking to put in place an industry-wide surge event plan in the wake of recent flooding.
Liberty extends red24 contract
LIU Europe expands existing agreement to include kidnap, ransom and extortion services
R&Q expected to settle with Equitas
Settlement will allow around $1bn of outstanding insurance claims to be paid
Blanc named Towergate deputy group CEO
Amanda Blanc, currently chief executive of Towergate’s retail division, has been appointed deputy group chief executive of Towergate Partnership, reporting to Andy Homer.
CNA Europe opens new Manchester office
Insurer relocates to accommodate growth
Montpelier Re forms new Lloyd's MGA
Paladin Underwriting Agency formed by Bermudian reinsurer.
Insurance and reinsurance markets disconnected - JLT Re
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has warned of the "disconnect" between the insurance and reinsurance markets.
Comet launches SMS voucher service
Company claims this will help speed up claims.
Willis shareholders greenlight Ireland move
Supreme Court of Bermuda now votes on issue.
Paul Nokes promoted at Home & Legacy
Home & Legacy expands its household underwriting team with a new senior technical underwriter.