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The CILA and the III mutually acknowledge qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Insurance Institute of Ireland have reached an agreement to formally recognise each other’s qualifications to promote closer co-operation and encourage professional development both in the UK and the…
Assurant Solutions names European chief marketing officer
Assurant Solutions has appointed Jeff Unterreiner chief marketing officer for its European businesses in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Germany.
Munich Re insurer ERGO ratings affirmed
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based insurer ERGO Lebensversicherung AG's (ERGO Life) and DKV Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'AA-'.
Apil names new CEO
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has appointed former Legal Complaints Service chief executive Deborah Evans as its new CEO.
Assurant Solutions names European chief marketing officer
Assurant Solutions has appointed Jeff Unterreiner chief marketing officer for its European businesses in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Germany.
Insurers most fearful of regulation, according to survey
The greatest danger currently facing the insurance industry is the raft of new regulations being introduced, according to a new survey which ranks insurance sector risk.
Novae in "due diligence" over Omega merger proposal
Novae has become the latest Lloyd's insurer to consider entering merger talks with a rival.
LSB referral fee plans criticised
The Legal Services Board's recommendation to retain referral fees has been criticised by lawyers and insurers.
CII Blog: Tesco leaves carrot and stick on shelf
At an insurance conference I attended 10 years ago, delegates were given a challenge to "think like a retailer". Specifically, they were asked to consider what Tesco would be discussing at their annual conference. Store openings, layouts, product lines,…
Coversure opens four new franchises
The insurance franchise operation, Coversure, has expanded further this month by opening four new franchises.
LSB: Referral fees to be retained
The Legal Services Board has recommended that referral fees be retained but managed more closely.
Generali PPF linked with VTB on Russian insurance venture
Czech-Italian insurer Generali PPF has been linked with Russian state-controlled bank VTB over establishing a new insurance company.
Intelligent insurance for young drivers
An ‘intelligent insurance’ motor policy designed to help young drivers afford safer cars has been created by Intelligent Marmalade.
Generali PPF linked with VTB on Russian insurance venture
Czech-Italian insurer Generali PPF has been linked with Russian state-controlled bank VTB over establishing a new insurance company.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Quinn Group records €888m loss in 2009
Quinn Insurance lost €644m (£557m) in 2009, taking the overall group’s losses for the year to €888m according to the Irish papers.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Quinn Group records €888m loss in 2009
Quinn Insurance lost €644m (£557m) in 2009, taking the overall group’s losses for the year to €888m according to the Irish papers.
Chartered: A Broker's view: Cowens Survival Capability
In the third of a final part of this series, Post and Insurance Age editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift talks to Grant Scott, an associate director, Cowens Survival Capability about the benefits for a broker in being chartered.
Clements International unveils rebrand
Clements International will now be known as Clements Worldwide following the completion of a six month rebranding programme.
Sword Insurance snapped up by private equity firm
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P, has backed a leveraged management buy out of Sword Insurance from French-owned Sword Group.
AM Best affirms Travelers Companies ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” of Travelers, its property/casualty members and affiliate, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (TCSA) and TCSA’s affiliate,…
AM Best affirms Travelers Companies ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” of Travelers, its property/casualty members and affiliate, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (TCSA) and TCSA’s affiliate,…
DAS names legal services manager
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has appointed Sue Renny legal services manager, with immediate effect.