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GMAC confirms motor insurer Provident is up for sale
Staff at the Halifax-based insurer were briefed on the sale on 4 February by senior management.
Catlin boasts of record profit
The Lloyd's insurer saw a 12% increase in gross premiums written to US$3.7bn on constant currency basis; and an 8% increase on a reported basis (2008: US$3.4bn) and recorded a 89% combined ratio (2008: 95%).
Lloyd's insurer sets up new liability division with Argo hire
To build and lead the new division, which will specialise in international professional and general liability and related classes, Chaucer has recruited Mark Lawrence as head of division.
Beazley sets up M&A team
Lloyd's insurer appoints John McNally to head a new team in London focusing on insuring the contingent risks that can otherwise impede merger and acquisition transactions.
Allstate in earnings turnaround
Allstate said that fourth quarter and yearly net income jumped.
Everest Re shrugs off 2008 with strong 2009
Everest Re shrugged off a horrible 2008 to rebound strongly in 2009.
Partner Re's net income rises to $1.5bn
PartnerRe reported net income was $1.5bn, or $23.51 per share, up from $46.6m, or $0.22 per share in 2008.
Transatlantic Re's earnings climb
Transatlantic Re becaome the latest US insurer to report improved earnings.
Premierline founder to aid budding sports people
The Wells Sports Foundation, a sports charity established by Premierline Direct founder Barrie Wells, has begun selecting worthy causes for its donations.
BGL awards raises £8000
Almost 800 employees of the BGL Group attended its Annual Awards Ball and raised £8000 for its partner, the children's charity NSPCC at the same time.
New trio join the ranks at Allianz claims grad scheme
Clair Beverley, Philip Bowles and James Catchpole have joined the Allianz claims graduate scheme.