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Bennetts adds RSA to motorbike panel
Bennetts, the UK’s number one for bike insurance, has today announced the addition of Royal & SunAlliance to its panel of insurers.
NU pushes personal lines in the regions
Norwich Union has created the new role of personal lines underwriting consultant within its intermediary business, at four personal lines regional offices.
Gallagher Re poaches Benfield brokers for SF office
Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of two former Benfield production brokers to head up a new San Franciso office that the firm has opened. .
Lloyd’s launches Thunderbird Re Cat bond vehicle
Lloyd’s of London has confirmed that it has set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to help its membership issue Catastrophe bonds.
Aon opts for market leader in outsourcing switch
Aon and Xchanging have announced a partnership with an initial 10-year service contract, effective from 1 September 2006.
ProAktive joins Brokerbility
Yorkshire-based risk specialist The ProAktive Risk Group Ltd has joined the Brokerbility Group.
IIB kicks up a storm on FSA non-execs' duty
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has accused the regulator of "intercepting letters", on issues from the body and failing to pass them on to non-executive directors.
Healthcare market spending hits £4.4bn
Spending on health & care cover products in the UK, including private medical insurance, health cash plans, dental benefit plans and long term care insurance, reached £4.4 billion in 2005, according to a new report from leading independent analysts Laing…
Willis creates global energy unit
Willis has formed a world-wide, multi-disciplinary business serving the oil and gas industry.
Transamerica names new CUO
Aegon life reinsurance subsidiary, Transamerica Re has appointed Kenneth L. Conners as Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer.
RSA sees UK commercial COR slip as profits rise
Royal and Sun Alliance this morning reported a profit after tax of £238m for the first six months of 2006, up 22% on 2005, on net written premiums of £2 833m (2005: £2786m).
Healthsure strikes airport deal
Healthsure has struck a deal with Blackpool International Airport to provide a healthcare cash plan ...
Dental plans a clean winner for employees
Dental plans are rated twice as highly among employees as access to a company car, according to new ...
Firm takes on worldwide focus
Business process outsourcing company Xchanging has acquired an immigration services company in order...
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Adjusters plan for 2012 bid
Loss adjusters are gearing up for the next round of lucrative tenders for the 2012 Olympics. Mike S...
Appointment at Huntswood
Laurie Stephens has been appointed to Huntswood's board as director of consulting. Mr Stephens began...
ZM slashed rates to beat captive rival
A previous attempt by Zurich Municipal to stop its clients joining to form a captive mutual saw the ...
Bank ups commercial limits
Lloyds TSB Insurance is planning to significantly widen its commercial footprint by launching a pilo...
Appointment at FMW
FMW has appointed Sean Maynard account handler of its logistics and transportation team. Mr Maynard ...
Petty criminals and vehicle vandals costly to businesses
Petty criminals and vehicle vandals are costing UK businesses £620m a year, according to figures rel...
More Than seeks inroads into the young driver market
More Than is seeking to make inroads into the young driver market with the launch of a product desig...
Axa consolidates with complex database
Axa is looking at changing the way it operates its motor repairer network, which could lead to a red...
Appointment at Premium Credit
Premium Credit has made Bonnita Apperley marketing manager. She has worked for Singer and Friedlande...