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Brit appoints Gibraltar boss
Brit Insurance has promoted Andrew Cunningham to head of office for its Gibraltar operations.
Allianz tops Towergate service survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
Quinn job cuts look set to be minimised by large voluntary take up
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has received 700 applications for voluntary redundancy according to weekend reports.
Quinn administrator denies conflict of interest over debtor
Quinn Insurance administrator Michael McAteer denied there was a conflict of interest in his involvement with another firm that owed Quinn millions.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.
CNA brings business under one roof
CNA Insurance Company has moved its European headquarters and London market operations to the London Underwriting Centre at Minster Court.
Munich Re most protected from earning volatility claims Fitch
The recent capital markets crisis has created considerable challenges for European reinsurers seeking to minimise the volatility seen in their financial results over the past few years, according to Fitch Ratings.
Casualty manager joins Liberty's Germany operation
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Michael Weesbach as casualty manager for its operations in Germany.
Quinn job cuts look set to be minimised by large voluntary take up
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has received 700 applications for voluntary redundancy according to weekend reports.
Quinn administrator denies conflict of interest over debtor
Quinn Insurance administrator Michael McAteer denied there was a conflict of interest in his involvement with another firm that owed Quinn millions.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.
Biba on flim: Insurance leaders views on the new UK government
Insurance Age reporter Liz McMahon tracked down key industry figures at this week's Biba conference to get their reactions - and hopes - for the new coalition Government
Former EU ambassador chosen to lead new Irish financial services push
Ireland’s international financial services industry, in a private sector initiative, has announced its intention to create the role of chairman of IFSC Ireland.
Hampden returns to profit in 2009
Hampden Underwriting, which provides investors with a limited liability direct investment into the Lloyd's insurance market, today said premium written during the year totalled £8.6m.
Former EU ambassador chosen to lead new Irish financial services push
Ireland’s international financial services industry, in a private sector initiative, has announced its intention to create the role of chairman of IFSC Ireland.
Snowball insists job cuts are not on the agenda for now with GI plan
Suncorp has outlined plans for a 3% improvement in its underlying general insurance margin over the next two years.
Insurer issues warning over GI premium growth
Danish insurer Topdanmark has recorded a post-tax profit increase of DKK 268m in Q1 2010 from DKK 35m in Q1 2009.
Danish insurer slips into the red in Q1
Danish insurer Trygvesta has reported a loss of DKK -354m (2009 Q1: DKK 437m) in the first quarter of 2010.
Insurer issues warning over GI premium growth
Danish insurer Topdanmark has recorded a post-tax profit increase of DKK 268m in Q1 2010 from DKK 35m in Q1 2009.
Omega appoints new non-execs
Omega has confirmed the election of Roger Field, Robin Oakes and Richard Pexton as non-executive directors, subject to the relevant regulatory approvals.
Danish insurer slips into the red in Q1
Danish insurer Trygvesta has reported a loss of DKK -354m (2009 Q1: DKK 437m) in the first quarter of 2010.
US financial reform bill passes
The US Senate approved a sweeping Wall Street reform bill on Thursday night, capping months of wrangling over the biggest overhaul of financial regulation since the 1930s.
Brit Insurance names new Netherlands chief
Brit Insurance has appointed Ferdinand Voskens general manager for its Netherlands head office.
Lloyd's insurer welcomes China licence move
Lloyd’s being granted a direct insurance licence in China will give “a significant boost” to Sportscover’s business from China, according to its managing director, Peter Nash.