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Hurricane Bill predicted to miss Bermuda
Hurricane Bill is predicted to miss Bermuda.
New York insurance regulator named
James Wrynn is to replace Eric Danillo as the state's insurance superintendent.
IGI Insurance assigned A- rating
AM Best hands insurer first credit rating.
Broker Direct takes retail product online
Broker Direct goes comparative on retail combined products.
APC build on European ambitions
APC signals intent with City move and senior appointment.
Aon Benfield board member joins Towers Perrin
Derek Keating joins reinsurance broker.
Marsh launches trade credit insurance
The service will enable companies to continue trading effectively with suppliers and customers during the recession.
Swiftcover boss joins More Than
Ian Hood appointed head of e-commerce.
Obama willing to compromise on health plan
The Obama administration gave its strongest signal yet on Sunday that it may be willing to compromise on plans to expand the government's direct role in health-insurance coverage as it fights a growing opposition.
Hiscox to aggressively grow commercial schemes business
Insurer says it wants to build a portfolio of scheme business of up to 50 000 SMEs in the next three years.
Tropical storm Claudette hits Florida
The 2009 hurricane season heats up with three storms forming in just over a day.
Japan exits recession
Other economies coming out of recession include Germany, France and Hong Kong, and this may be another sign the global economic slowdown is easing.
Ferma voices concerns over Illinois contigent commission stance.
President in "global village" warning.
Towergate SME business gets boost
New website and online quotation service launched.
Atlantic storms at a 1000-year high
Research from Pennsylvania State University suggests climate change could increase the frequency and severity of hurricane activity.
Lloyd’s sends first live message
Miller and Aspen Re send first message using Lloyd’s Exchange.
CNA appoints new head for European Operations
Hennessy is appointed to expand European footprint.
Underwriting boss Fairhead promoted at Zurich
Chief underwriting officer heads to Dublin
France and Germany out of recession
GDP rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent for Q2 in both countries
Insurers predict increase in commercial motor premiums
More than 90% of underwriters predicting rise, Aon research reveals.
Aon captive management arm reshuffle
Aon Global Insurance Managers, a division of Aon responsible for captive management, today announced it will be streamlined into a new regional leadership structure with three hubs - Europe, the Middle East and Africa; the Americas; and Asia Pacific.
Lehman sues AIG
Lehman is suing AIG for $9m in CDS payments
