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Appointment at Bexa
Susan Ross, director of Aon Trade Credit, has been appointed chair of the British Exporters Associat...
North of the Border
Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009
Former England captain joins Besso as consultant
Lloyd's broker Besso has appointed former England rugby captain Jason Leonard OBE as a business deve...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as these highlights from past-articles reveal
Employers win in off-site litigation case
Employers have greater protection against litigation by staff injured by equipment not on work premi...
ABI chairman extension
The Association of British Insurers has unanimously decided to extend the tenure of the current chai...
Solaglas aims to fill gap left by Homeserve
Emergency glazing repair and replacement company Solaglas Windowcare is seeking to take advantage of...
Appointment at Kay International
David Brown has joined Kay International as director of the UK division, based in the City. Mr Brown...
Heath hotel product
Heath Lambert has created a new product for the hotel industry. Features include business interrupti...
HSF contributions break £26m barrier
HSF health plan has reported that its contributions increased beyond the £26m mark during the last financial year.
RSA selects Detica to beat insurance claim cheats
RSA has teamed up with Detica, the business and technology consultancy, to complement and enhance its existing portfolio of fraud detection systems.
Heritage underwriting boss quits
The board of Heritage Managing Agency, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, today announced the departure of James Sardeson as the director of underwriting, effective immediately.
Rugby legend handed Besso role
Former England rugby captain Jason Leonard has joined Lloyd's broker Besso as a business development consultant.
Equitas outlines final plans for pre 1992 liability closure
Equitas has today announced the final step toward achieving its objective of delivering finality to the Lloyd's Names affected by the escalating asbestos, pollution and health hazard claims from the early 1980s - a transfer of all of their 1992 and prior…
China insurance giant to buy 48% of rival
Hong Kong insurance conglomerate China Insurance International Holdings has proposed to buy a 47.8% share in Hong Kong-based insurer.
MSL legal expenses launches extended product for landlords
Independent legal expenses provider, MSL, has launched a revised landlords product that offers a higher level of standard cover plus a range of upgrades.
Hiscox appoints new European head
Hiscox has appointed Pierre-Olivier Desaulle as managing director of Hiscox Europe with effect from 1 June 2009.
Firm claims to have saved clients £2m and rising with fraud system
A fraud detection system developed by CEGA Group Services has saved its clients in the travel insurance industry more than £2m during the first year of its operation, it has claimed.
A quarter of insurance workers fear for jobs according to new survey
Two thirds of people in insurance and financial services believe that the sector should remain committed to maintaining investment in staff training at pre-recession levels, reveals the third annual skills survey published today by the Chartered…
Fortis in non-for-profit insurance tie up
Fortis Insurance UK has signed a new three year partnership with donatesomeback, based in North Staffordshire.
Lockton names new Midlands bosses
Lockton has made two key appointments in its Birmingham office that it claims are indicative of its plans to grow within the Midlands.
ILW pricing on the wane - sources
Pricing for Industry Loss Warranties (ILWs) is on the wane as insurers wait for the Atlantic hurricane season to start, Reinsurance has learned.
Florida rates at 1/6 seen jumping 15% - sources
Reinsurance prices in Florida at June 1 are seen to be up around 15%, broking sources have told Reinsurance.
Loss adjusting group recruits new director
John Watson has joined Merlin Claims as director of contractor services.