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Aviva in Polish online push
Aviva Poland has launched an online short-term travel insurance product aimed at people who are planning a single trip outside Poland.
Aviva Spain merges websites
José Manuel Jiménez, Aviva Spain's marketing manager, said: "This website brings major advantages for users."
Aviva Spain merges websites
José Manuel Jiménez, Aviva Spain's marketing manager, said: "This website brings major advantages for users."
FSA bans "incompetent" director over client money failure
Matthew Sixsmith was the director of Bridgewater House UK, which dealt mainly in the sub prime mortgage market, but also arranged life and critical illness insurance in connection with those mortgages.
Merlin opens new service centre
Merlin Professional Claims Services has opened a dedicated hub in Manchester to support its total claims management service.
Citymain completes Burnett & Associates acquisition
Specialist insurance provider Citymain has finalised its acquisition of IT firm Burnett & Associates.
Lloyd's firm merges syndicates
Jubilee Managing Agency has combined its motor Syndicate 1231 and property and personal lines Syndicate 5820 for the 2010 year of account.
AIG unit CEO to retire
AIG's aeroplane leasing unit International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) said that its CEO Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will retire as director and chief executive officer is to retire.
Berkshire Hathaway loses 'AAA' rating
Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's giant investment vehicle, has had its 'AAA' rating removed by Standard & Poors.
Scottish Lion appeal bid allowed
The Lords of the Scottish Appeal Court has allowed the appeal by Scottish Lion Insurance against the judgment of Lord Glennie on whether it would ever be fair for a court to sanction a solvent scheme in the face of creditor opposition.
Kindertons chooses Vizion for the repair of Prestige vehicles
Kindertons accident management, based in Crewe, has chosen prestige vehicle body repair network, Vizion, to repair its growing account of prestige, upper prestige and executive sports vehicles.
Entries for the British Insurance Awards 2010 now open
The British Insurance Awards 2010 are now officially open for entries. These prestigous awards, for the entire UK general insurance industry, will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of the 7 July.
Insure with ease names online marketing manager
Travel insurer Insure with ease has appointed Sarah Taylor as its onlne marketing manager
Cega develops new one stop global risk service
Cega has designed a new solution for corporate insurers and brokers, whose clients have an international footprint.
Russia may support new round of sanctions on Iran
UN sanctions, including insurance and reinsurance sanctions, have come one step closer to agreement following Iran’s latest rocket test.
Torus names power and utilities underwriter
Property and casualty insurer Torus has appointed Louis Scott as an underwriter in its power and utilities team.
Oxygen adds new business executive to Leeds office
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has appointed Julie Donkin as new business executive
Aviva improves quarterly life and pensions sales
Insurer Aviva has announced life and pension sales of almost £8bn for the fourth quarter 2009 – a 21% increase on the figures for Q3 2009.
Aviva improves quarterly life and pensions sales
Insurer Aviva has announced life and pension sales of almost £8bn for the fourth quarter 2009 – a 21% increase on the figures for Q3 2009.
Groupama to offer flexible commission on commercial SME business
Groupama is offering a variable commission option to its brokers across the whole of its commercial product range.
Ex-Heath Lambert boss takes up Bluefin role
Former Heath Lambert managing director Mike Bruce has been appointed as chief development office of Bluefin.
White Mountains reports earnings jump
White Mountains Insurance Group, the Bermudian (re)insurer, reported fourth quarter net income of $100m, up from a net loss of $213m at the same time in 2008.
Experian reveals UK hotspots for man-made perils
Global information services company Experian has revealed Liverpool as the prime location for malicious household and vehicle damage.
Markel reports rise in income for 2009
Property and casualty insurer Markel Corporation has announced a comprehensive income of $591m (£372m) for 2009 up on the $403m comprehensive loss reported for 2008.