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Admiral celebrated as best FS firm in UK
Admiral has been named as the country's best financial services company to work for. The insurer ca...
Smart casual has the answer
The 'smart casual' dress code is becoming increasingly popular, with most employees putting on their...
Pick of the Week
Reporter Alwynne Gwilt looks at the week's major general insurance news. This week: a trio of industr...
Mixed messages on Solvency II deadline
Final responses for amendments to Member of European Parliament Peter Skinner's report on Solvency I...
School premiums slashed
A south London borough has managed to reduce insurance premiums in its schools after tightening up s...
Broker reveals new hire
Guy Carpenter has appointed Andrew Marcell to lead its Americas broking operations. He will replace ...
AMG rebrands business arms
Loss adjusting group AMG has rebranded all parts of its business under the name Merlin Professional ...
Appointment at BLG
Barlow Lyde and Gilbert has promoted eight of its associate directors to partners: Neil Beresford, P...
Pleural plaques question
Stuart McMillan MSP has confirmed the Scottish government's intention to overturn last year's House ...
Ex-Willis and Axa bosses back new online SME launch
A trio of industry big hitters have thrown their support behind a new online company that aims to re...
Iqbal Gelu joins Principle
Iqbal Gelu has left Sterling Insurance to pursue a career with Principle, the UK's first Shariah-com...
Appointment at RMS
Matthew Grant has been appointed group executive of global client development at Risk Management Sol...
BIA finalists unveiled
The finalists for the British Insurance Awards were unveiled at a reception yesterday at The Merchan...
Heath remains in talks over disposals
Negotiations are ongoing over the future of Heath Lambert's international wholesale global business ...
RBSI claims industry upper hand in fight against fraud
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has stepped up its battle against fraudsters with the implementatio...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Russell Henderson to managing director, Hong Kong. He will also ass...
Hastings future in doubt as IAG flies in
Insurance Australia Group's new chief executive officer is understood to have flown to the UK last w...
Appointment at National Deposit
Mutual friendly society National Deposit has appointed Richard Sear as chief executive officer. Mr S...
Charles Taylor unveils Rice
London-based loss adjuster Charles Taylor has appointed Andy Rice as director, international casualt...
NIG director exit adds to uncertainty
The future of the Royal Bank of Scotland's insurance business was still unclear this week after the ...
Small brokers set to benefit from RSA deal
Access to the mid and high-net-worth markets has been opened up for small brokers, according to RSA,...
Legislation draft begins
The Law Commission is set to draft new consumer legislation after receiving more than 100 responses ...
NU in £60m buyout of broker Group Direct
Norwich Union has thrown £5.7m behind a buyout of small to medium-sized business insurance broker Gr...
Appointment at Amlin
Amlin has hired Andrew Griffin as class underwriter on the accident and health account. Mr Griffin j...