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Industry and government blasted over flood displacement excuses
Doubts have been raised over government and insurer claims that many of the people still displaced b...
Ecclesiastical opening
Ecclesiastical has strengthened its casualty claims capability by creating a casualty office in Manc...
Ex-NU manager to take rehab standards lead
Morag Heighway will head up the drafting of the first set of rehabilitation standards for the UK, Po...
Govt must provide state aid catastrophe 'formula'
A lack of clarity on state aid following catastrophic losses such as flooding has left public author...
ABI continues disclosure battle
The Association of British Insurers was set to outline its case against mandatory commission disclos...
Lloyd's memorial unveiled
Lloyd's has held a special service to unveil two new Lloyd's war memorials that commemorate its asso...
Allianz offers green advice
Allianz Engineering is planning to advise its clients on how to cut energy bills and carbon emission...
Appointment at Liberty
Liberty International Underwriters has appointed Oliver Wheeler as vice-president for directors' and...
First Assist in prison push
First Assist Legal Protection has been appointed by the Prison Officers' Association (Scotland) as i...
Hiscox syndicate mooted
Hiscox has announced plans for a prospective new syndicate as it unveiled its initial 2009 business ...
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Marsh eyes growth with Bowring resurrection
Marsh is to target new territories following the launch of a new specialist international broking ar...
Appointment at Plantec
Plantec Holdings has appointed Andy Johnson as repair centre manager at its base in Kingswinford, Bi...
Fiserv in $501m insurance information technology sale to Stone Point
Fiserv, the US information technology provider to the financial and insurance services industry, said that it has sold a 51% shares in its insurance division to private equity firm Stone Point for $501m.
Zurich boosts presence in emerging markets
Zurich’s Emerging Markets Solutions group has opened additional offices in Asia, Continental Europe and the Americas.
Hastings Direct CEO responds to media speculation on IAG plans
The chief executive of Hastings Direct has written to staff at its Bexhill head office insisting that it is business as usual and warning staff about contacting the media.
Suspected insurance fraudsters arrested
Twenty alleged members of an insurance fraud ring were arrested this morning in London following a joint swoop by the Metropolitan Police and the Insurance Fraud Bureau as part of a ‘cash for crash’ investigation.
IFB Operation results in 20 Arrests
Met Police traffic officers and investigators from the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)have issued a stark warning to those taking part in false insurance claims or "Cash for Crash" scams.
Former AIG chief Sullivan gets $47m payout
AIG has revealed that it will pay former chief executive Martin Sullivan $47m in severance pay after he resigned from his post last month, and SEC filing has revealed.
Ace aims to boost broker relations with new hire
Ace Europe has appointed Ian Fox as development manager for the UK regions.
Aon bolsters Northern leadership team
As part of its leadership restructure, Aon Risk Services has promoted two new members to the Northern leadership team.
Marsh granted Qatar authorisation
Marsh today announced that it has been authorised by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority to provide a broad range of insurance broking and risk advisory services in Qatar.
Ex-AIG chief Sullivan resigns from board of Transatlantic Holdings
Transatlantic Holdings, the US reinsurer, has said that its chairman Martin Sullivan, has resigned from the Board, effective today.
Gallagher completes Aon swoop for new energy subsidiary
Arthur J Gallagher International has launched a new joint venture, Alesco Risk Management Services, aimed at the onshore/offshore energy sector.