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Fitch warns Australian flood losses could "escalate substantially"
Fitch Ratings believes most of Australia's major non-life insurance companies have "reasonable protection" against the floods in Queensland and Northern New South Wales through catastrophe reinsurance.
Aon extends Xchanging partnership
Insurance broker Aon has extended its enterprise partnership contract with Xchanging.
One in four holidaymakers shun travel insurance
Almost a quarter of British holidaymakers are traveling overseas without insurance, research by the AA has revealed.
Direct Line urges harsher CIE fines
Insurer Direct Line has called for harsher punishments for uninsured motorists under the recently announced Continuous Insurance Enforcement plans.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Rehabilitation should be heart of government’s civil justice review
Law firm Thompsons is calling on government ministers to put rehabilitation for injury victims at the heart of its review of civil justice.
L&G agrees Duck Creek technology deal
Legal & General has sealed a deal with technology firm Duck Creek to use its product and pricing solution for its general insurance arm.
Amlin revises NZ earthquake estimate
Insurer Amlin has revised its New Zealand earthquake claims estimate from $75m (£48.1m) to $160m.
CBG teams up with Fleetwood Town FC
CBG Group has expanded its portfolio in the sporting world by teaming up with premier division side, Fleetwood Town.
Administrator confirms no Quinn sale yet
Quinn Insurance's joint administrator Michael McAteer has confirmed in an email sent out to staff that despite suggestions, no deal for the sale of the insurer has been completed or finalised.
Administrator confirms no Quinn sale yet
Quinn Insurance's joint administrator Michael McAteer has confirmed in an email sent out to staff that despite suggestions, no deal for the sale of the insurer has been completed or finalised.
CIE a “significant step”
Roger Ball, head of commercial motor and motor trade, Allianz Commercial, said the news that the government is set to unveil a range of new measures which will make it an offence to be a registered owner of an uninsured vehicle, is a significant step in…
Biba welcomes new regulations to reduce uninsured driving
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the news that the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement regulations have been laid in parliament.
Fitch affirms Hannover Re's A+ rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hannover Re and its reinsurance subsidiary E+S Rueckversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+' and Hannover Re's issuer default rating at 'A+'. All ratings have stable outlooks.
Fitch affirms Hannover Re's A+ rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hannover Re and its reinsurance subsidiary E+S Rueckversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+' and Hannover Re's issuer default rating at 'A+'. All ratings have stable outlooks.
Government to crackdown on uninsured drivers
The government is set to unveil a range of new measures which will make it an offence to be a registered owner of an uninsured vehicle.
Biba sets out plan to reduce motor insurance costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the spiralling cost of motor insurance.
Towers Watson: 2011 will be the most "significant year of reform ever"
Preparation challenges for Solvency II costing billions of pounds are set to help make this the most significant year of reform ever faced by the UK insurance industry.
Towers Watson: 2011 will be the most "significant year of reform ever"
Preparation challenges for Solvency II costing billions of pounds are set to help make this the most significant year of reform ever faced by the UK insurance industry.
Capita insurance boss promoted to board in shake up
Vic Gysin, the divisional director for Capita's insurance and investor services division, has been appointed to the group board as part of shake up.
Broker AJG UK recruits new director from Hiscox
Philip Saunders has been recruited from Hiscox to join the 14-strong binding authority unit at Arthur J Gallagher UK as divisional director.
Broker AJG UK recruits new director from Hiscox
Philip Saunders has been recruited from Hiscox to join the 14-strong binding authority unit at Arthur J Gallagher UK as divisional director.
Achilles extends Brit deadline again as offer acceptances remain static
Achilles’ offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Brit Insurance is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1.00pm (London time) on 22 January 2011.