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R&Q unveils Birmingham office boosted by Catlin hires
Randall & Quilter has opened the second UK regional office for its specialist managing general agent platform, based in Birmingham, with two underwriters recruited from Catlin.
Expertise in Action: Generalist versus Specialist
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Nine arrested over Chinese oil blast
Following last Friday's blast at a China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec) oil factory, nine people have been arrested.
Farms face cover threat after Defra confirms their exclusion from Flood Re
Biba calls for rethink over decision to exclude small businesses from legislation.
Brokers baffled as FCA places them in ‘high risk’ group
Aggregators say FCA probe into sector no longer relevant.
Aviva’s attempt at asbestos exit fueled by increased long-term claims certainty
Firm’s plan to offload rumoured £1bn book linked to overall restructuring,
Insurers say consolidation is behind CMC decline as they back clampdown plans
PI claims management firms decrease by 38% between April and September.
Separate conduct regulator proposed in Scottish independence paper
Scotland would set up its own financial conduct regulator if it becomes independent from the UK, according to the Scottish government’s white paper on independence released today.
Tysers boosts marine team with senior Willis hire
Independent Lloyd’s broker Tysers & Co has appointed Simon Higginson as a director of its marine division.
Ageas undertaking household claims investigation
Ageas has asked its household suppliers to contribute ideas on how to improve its claims services, Post can reveal.
Swindle promoted to e-trade director at NIG
NIG has promoted Jaime Swindle to the role of director of e-trade at the commercial insurer.
Marsh agrees deal with Allianz for SME clients
Marsh Networks and Allianz Insurance are extending the range of Allianz commercial products available to Marsh Networks’ member brokers.
Aetna acquires the Interglobal Group
Aetna has acquired Interglobal Group, which specialises in private medical insurance for groups and individuals in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
CEO Carlier departs Cooper Gay Re after six months
Cooper Gay Re chief executive George Carlier has departed six months after joining.
Xchanging secures new London home
Technology provider Xchanging has confirmed a new address for the business in London, ending a search for a new base launched by plans to demolish buildings in Leadenhall St for a new skyscraper.
Routine weather fluctuation could hit EU economy for €406bn
New figures from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty have revealed that even mild changes in weather could hit EU businesses hard, forecasting an average annual impact of €406bn
Routine weather fluctuation could hit EU economy for £346bn
New figures from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty have revealed that even mild changes in weather could hit EU businesses hard, forecasting an average annual impact of £346bn.
Manchester Underwriting acquires Senior Wright Indemnity
Specialist MGA Manchester Underwriting has inked a deal to purchase Lloyd’s broker Senior Writing Indemnity.
Switzerland rejects executive pay cap
Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap executive pay at 12 times the lowest paid in the company.
Axa hails Thai life growth
Total premiums in the life insurance market have risen 21% in Thailand this year.
Magic circle firms worked on Zurich China deal
Slaughter & May is acting opposite Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer on Swiss Re's $493m acquisition of 4.9% stake in China's third biggest life insurance company.
Sterling bolsters Birmingham presence with underwriting hires
Sterling’s has followed up the launch of its new regional office in Birmingham with the appointment of Wendy Travers as commercial regional underwriting manager and Ryan Piner as household regional underwriter.
Hiscox unveils star footballer injury cover
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a product to protect football clubs against illness or injury to star players.