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Quinn attracts three suitors
Three proposals for the purchase of Quinn Insurance have been submitted to Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan, according to the Irish press.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Japan economic losses “likely to exceed $100bn”
Losses from the earthquake which shook Japan last week could break the $100bn (£62.2bn) barrier, catastrophe modeling firm EQECAT has predicted.
Mobile phone validation service launched
An online claim validation service for mobile phones has been launched with the aim of helping insurers quickly validate claims.
Lord Myners raises gender question
The European Court of Justice ruling on gender has again been raised in Parliament.
RSA's Scotland boss heads to Aspen
RSA's Scotland & Northern Ireland regional director Annie Watson has left the firm to join Aspen.
Holiday extras chooses Good To Go Insurance
Specialist travel insurance website, Good To Go Insurance, which is part of the Ancile Insurance Group, has been selected by Holiday Extras to provide travel insurance for pre-existing medical conditions for clients over the age of 86.
Jubilee seals Hyundai motor deal
Jubilee Managing Agency has partnered with broker Miller and Lloyd’s coverholder Italian Underwriting to launch a 100% satisfaction guarantee programme for Hyundai Motor Company.
Jubilee seals Hyundai motor deal
Jubilee Managing Agency has partnered with broker Miller and Lloyd’s coverholder Italian Underwriting to launch a 100% satisfaction guarantee programme for Hyundai Motor Company.
Mapfre Abraxas agrees Volkswagen deal
Mapfre Assistance subsidiary Mapfre Abraxas has been selected by Volkswagen Financial Services as its provider of guaranteed asset protection insurance products.
Mapfre Abraxas agrees Volkswagen deal
Mapfre Assistance subsidiary Mapfre Abraxas has been selected by Volkswagen Financial Services as its provider of guaranteed asset protection insurance products.
Howden to acquire Israeli broker
Howden Israel has reached an agreement to acquire Davidoff Insurance Brokers.
Howden to acquire Israeli broker
Howden Israel has reached an agreement to acquire Davidoff Insurance Brokers.
Garwyn launches practice group in strategic commercial move
Garwyn Group has created the first of a series of practice groups for seven defined industry sectors, as part of a strategic move to align itself more closely to the sector specialisms offered by commercial insurers and brokers.
Swiss Re reiterates commitment to Japanese market
Reinsurer Swiss Re has reiterated its commitment to the Japanese insurance market following the earthquake which hit the country last week.
Research provides reinsurance insight to Qatar
Research into reinsurance in the GCC has been unveiled by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC Authority), establishing the first regular report monitoring the development of the sector in the region.
Deloitte welcomes QIS5 transparency
Accountancy firm Deloitte has welcomed the recently published QIS5 impact study in relation to Solvency II.
Moody’s: QIS5 details insurer capital strength
Moody’s investors service has stated it believes the results of QIS5 – a pre-Solvency II study- confirm many insurers will not need to raise their capital base.
Moody’s: QIS5 details insurer capital strength
Moody’s investors service has stated it believes the results of QIS5 – a pre-Solvency II study- confirm many insurers will not need to raise their capital base.
Real change needed on injury claims costs, says Inter Resolve
Rhetoric on injury claims costs needs to be replaced by real change, according to Peter Ashdown-Barr, chief executive officer at Inter Resolve.
HSE cuts could trigger premium rise
CBG Group has warned that insurance premiums could reach a 10-year high in reaction to the Health and Safety Executive’s plans to cut unannounced workplace inspections.
SSP appoints director for UK and European insurer business
SSP has appointed David Waring as director of its UK and European insurer business.
SSP appoints director for UK and European insurer business
SSP has appointed David Waring as director of its UK and European insurer business.