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PPI broker falls into administration
A payment protection insurance insurance broker, Wilmslow Financial Services, has gone into administration.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Markel changes UK team
Markel international has reorganised its retail division Markel UK, appointing Steve Carroll to a wider retail role.
Aegon targets over 50s with pay per day travel cover
Aegon Direct Marketing Services Europe has launched a new insurance provider, Gnu Insurance.
Kiln predicts “excellent” 2009 returns with outlook down for 2010
J Kiln & Co Limited, part of the Tokio Marine Group, has released forecasts for the 2009 and 2010 years of account – with 2009 set to make “excellent returns” and 2010 hit by major catastrophe activity.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Aegon targets over 50s with pay per day travel cover
Aegon Direct Marketing Services Europe has launched a new insurance provider, Gnu Insurance.
Hastings moves into pet insurance
Hastings Direct has launched pet insurance for Britain’s cat and dog owners.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Insurers state position on ash cloud cover
Aviva and Ageas have updated customers on the potential impact of the Icelandic volcano.
Arista appoints East Anglia underwriter
Commercial lines MGA Arista Insurance has appointed Stephen Robinson as development underwriter for the East Anglia region.
Now Health International drops prices
Now Health International has cut its premiums in response to what it claims is a price sensitive market.
Barbon marks second year of growth with £11m profit
Barbon Insurance Group has recorded a pre-tax profit of over £11m based on a 4% increase in turnover in 2010.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
Zurich rings changes to commercial broker division
Zurich has made a number of new appointments as part of the planned restructure of its UKGI commercial division.
Now Health International drops prices
Now Health International has cut its premiums in response to what it claims is a price sensitive market.
Hastings names retail boss
Hastings Direct has appointed Tobias van der Meer as the new managing director of Hastings Retail.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.