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UKGI head: independent brokers value their freedom
UKGI, the compliance services business for independent brokers, is launching a host of new market-facing services, including a new website and marketing support services, to help brokers grow long term profitable business.
Moody's cuts Portugal rating
Moody's Investor Service has cut Portugal's debt rating two notches to A1 citing rising debt and weak growth prospects, and said the country may need to come up with more austerity measures in its 2011 budget.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
A-Plan set to open new high street branch
A-Plan has strengthened its regional presence with the opening of a new branch in Poole, Dorset.
Brit raids RSA to ramp up liability team
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter.
ECIC assigned AM Best rating
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company - a division of EC Insurance - has been assigned a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) by AM Best.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
Aon in $4.9bn swoop for outsourcing firm
Aon has agreed a deal to acquire HR consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates for $4.9bn, consisting of 50% cash and 50% Aon stock.
Aon in $4.9bn swoop for outsourcing firm
Aon has agreed a deal to acquire HR consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates for $4.9bn, consisting of 50% cash and 50% Aon stock.
XL looks to grow cyber liability account with JLT hire
XL Insurance has recruited Dawn Simmons as senior underwriter, professional lines for cyber and technology risks, based in Paris.
XL looks to grow cyber liability account with JLT hire
XL Insurance has recruited Dawn Simmons as senior underwriter, professional lines for cyber and technology risks, based in Paris.
Motor insurance policy prices continue to rise
The average cost of a comprehensive car insurance policy increased by 14.2% during the second quarter, research from Confused and EMB has revealed.
Go Compare profit hits £12m
Go Compare has reported a £12m profit during the 2009 financial year following the £4m loss recorded for 2008.
QBE names Europe boss
QBE has promoted Petko Tonchev to general manager for Central and Eastern Europe.
DWF grows insurance team
Peter Blake, Nick Connolly, James Manning, Dan Verow and Sophie Mourmouris have all joined the London-baed insurance team of DWF.
QBE names Europe boss
QBE has promoted Petko Tonchev to general manager for Central and Eastern Europe.
Heath Lambert links up with global Pay TV firm
Heath Lambert has signed a deal to handle the general insurance business of Pace, the world’s largest supplier of set top boxes to the Pay TV industry.
Former RSA director joins NIG
RSA's former UK liability and motor portfolio director, Heather Heale, has joined NIG as commercial motor manager.
HSBC opts for solus run-off deal
Questgates has been appointed by HSBC Insurance UK as the solus provider of motor adjusting services for its run-off motor portfolio.
Airmic calls on government to toughen EL insurance stance
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has urged the government to take a tougher stance on organisations that fail to buy employers' liability insurance.
Post Europe’s weekly update now live
This latest initiative from the team behind the UK's market-leading general insurance weekly Post is dedicated to the European general insurance market and we will be providing news, analysis, comment and features focused on different territories.
Open GI grows product team
Insurance broker software firm Open GI has appointed Sean Garfield and Kristina Wilkins to its product management team.
Insurance Insight’s weekly update now live
This latest initiative from the team behind the UK's market-leading general insurance weekly Post is dedicated to the European general insurance market and we will be providing news, analysis, comment and features focused on different territories.