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Markel appoints Hong Kong chief
Markel International has appointed Ada Lam as development underwriter and head of its new Hong Kong office.
Novae's Matson steps up to chair Insurance Leadership Group
Peter Matson, chief underwriter, Novae has been appointed the new chair of The Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group (ILG), succeeding Julian Enoizi.
Lloyds insurance boss quits after 12 months for Friends role
Lloyds Banking Group's CEO of general insurance Andy Briggs is to leave to become CEO of Friends Provident.
Coffey leaves Zurich
Zurich has confirmed that head of broker personal lines Mark Coffey has left the position less than 18 months after he was appointed.
Coffey leaves Zurich
Zurich has confirmed that head of broker personal lines Mark Coffey has left the position less than 18 months after he was appointed.
Merlin appoints new head of liability
Merlin Professional Claims Services has named Chris Lewis as head of its liability division.
Henderson creates new division
Henderson Insurance has created a new division, Henderson Employee Benefits.
Dual to offer securities insurance
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has unveiled a new standalone public offering of securities insurance products in partnership with Arch and Hiscox.
Australian floods expected to cost A$4-A$6bn
Espirito Santo Investment Bank has said the Australian floods will amount to at least two events, and given the mounting political pressure on the local primary insurers the burden for the local primaries is likely to be much more punishing than the…
Aviva motor sales more than double through Swinton
Aviva claims to have more than doubled sales of its private motor product year-on-year through Swinton Insurance.
$50bn loss needed for reinsurance rates to rise, Flagstone Re chief warns
Reinsurance renewal pricing was down by eight per cent in the US, according to Gary Prestia, Flagstone Re’s chief underwriting officer for North America.
XL names new Nordic chief
XL Insurance has appointed Peter Wullimann as its new country manager for the Nordic region.
XL names new Nordic chief
XL Insurance has appointed Peter Wullimann as its new country manager for the Nordic region.
Alan Boswell signs Open GI deal
Alan Boswell Group has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with software house Open GI.
Ecclesiastical announces €2.4m Ireland investment
Ecclesiastical is to create up to 20 jobs as part of a €2.4m investment to help grow the specialist insurance group’s operations throughout Ireland.
Ecclesiastical announces €2.4m Ireland investment
Ecclesiastical is to create up to 20 jobs as part of a €2.4m investment to help grow the specialist insurance group’s operations throughout Ireland.
Biba joins forces with ECGD
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s trade risk focus group is forming a working group with credit agency Export Credits Guarantee Department.
Antur acquires Haven Insurance
Welsh broker Antur Insurance has acquired the Swansea office of Haven Insurance Brokers.
Brit appoints property underwriter
Brit Insurance has appointed Robin Murray as property and combined underwriter.
Brit Insurance share deal deadline extended - again
Brit shareholders have more time to decide whether to accept an offer from Achilles after the deadline was extended for a fourth time.
Brit Insurance share deal deadline extended - again
Brit shareholders have more time to decide whether to accept an offer from Achilles after the deadline was extended for a fourth time.
Cat bond market set for expansion
The market for catastrophe bonds grew in 2010 and will continue to expand this year, according to Munich Re.
Cat bond market set for expansion
The market for catastrophe bonds grew in 2010 and will continue to expand this year, according to Munich Re.
JLT launches South African arm with the aim of being 'market leader'
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has unveiled plans to set up a new South African company.