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Slough overtakes London as identity fraud capital of UK
London's Olympic neighbourhoods have become hotspots for identity fraud, and young social housing tenants are now the most targeted, according to Experian.
'Time the talking ended' on whiplash, says the AA
While the insurance industry and the government continue to discuss Britain's whiplash compensation culture, the AA has said it is now time for the talking to stop and for reforms to be put in place.
Miller announces limited liability partnership shift
Miller Insurance Services' business and employees have today transferred to Miller Insurance Services LLP in a Limited Liability Partnership which will see 90 senior staff members become LLP partners.
ProSight Specialty Underwriters appoints finance director
ProSight Specialty Underwriters has named Ciaran O'Donnell as finance director effective immediately.
Autonet signs up Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has been named as the preferred glass supplier to van insurance broker Autonet Insurance.
Kennedys and Integra secure double win for Borealis
Law firm Kennedys and loss adjusters Integra Technical Services have successfully defended chemical and plastics provider Borealis in a second landmark legal victory over UK Oil Tank Manufacturers, handed down today.
Kennedys and Integra secure double win for Borealis
Law firm Kennedys and loss adjusters Integra Technical Services have successfully defended chemical and plastics provider Borealis in a second landmark legal victory over UK Oil Tank Manufacturers, handed down today.
First quarter of 2012 sees record for cat bonds
There was a record issuance in the catastrophe bond market in the first quarter of 2012, with eight new non-life issues providing more than $1.3bn of risk capital, according to the latest Insurance-Linked Securities Market Update from Willis Capital…
Willis Re appoints Welsch as executive director
Willis Re has named Andrea Welsch as executive director effective from 28 May.
Lawyers call for 'real debate' on whiplash
Hard questions must be put to insurers about the way they handle whiplash claims, lawyers have said ahead of a Whitehall summit with the insurance industry tomorrow.
DWF confirms Buller Jeffries merger
National business law firm DWF has completed its takeover of Buller Jeffries.
First Recovery teams up with Composite Legal Expenses
Disaster recovery company First Recovery, in association with Composite Legal Expenses, is set to launch what it says is a "unique" insurance policy at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
S&P confirms Canopius outlook as 'stable'
Standard & Poor's has affirmed Canopius Syndicate 4444 at 2+ on news that Canopius will acquire Omega Insurance Holdings.
Sri Lanka's EAP enters insurance broking with Omani firm
EAP Group will form a joint venture with Oman-based broker Risk Management Services LLC to capitalise on the growing insurance market in post-war Sri Lanka.
Lloyd's Register exits Iran amid sanctions furore
Lloyd's Register has closed its operations in Iran, fearing a blacklisting in the US if it failed to terminate the business.
County Insurance buys Whitchurch
Brand new consolidator County Insurance North West has bought its first broker - Whitchurch Insurance Services, a £1.1m GWP business based in Shropshire.
Indian insurer will provide liability cover for tankers carrying Iranian crude
State-owned Indian insurer General Insurance Corp of India will step forward to provide third-party liability cover of up to $50m for ships bringing Iranian crude oil from Iran, according to reports.
Indian Reserve Bank says case for FDI hike exists
The Reserve Bank of India has said there is a case for raising the foreign direct investment cap in insurance in view of India's growing integration with the global economy.
Blanc reveals Newcastle has been tough for Axa, but hails improved PL connectivity
Axa Commercial CEO Amanda Blanc has admitted that Newcastle has proved the most testing of its recent branch openings.
China opens motor liability market to foreign insurers with immediate effect
Foreign insurance companies are now able to undertake the business of China's compulsory traffic accident liability insurance, according to an amended regulation.
Ace promotes Reid and Brown
Ace has made two promotions in its UK and Ireland region.
Lloyd's upbeat on prospects after low cats
Lloyd's has reported that a lack of catastrophes in the first quarter has left it on target for the year, and gave a positive outlook for growth.
Lloyds Bank makes further PPI payments of £375m
Lloyds Bank has announced that its payment protection insurance misselling has cost it a further £375m.
Cobra extends deadline for takeover bids
Broker Cobra has extended the deadline for its two potential bidders - Towergate and Alto - to make a formal offer for the group.