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Cassano returns to US to face the music
Former AIG executive leaves London
Stanford blocked from accessing Lloyd’s funds
Allen Stanford’s court-appointed receiver persuades US judge to block bid to access insurance funds to pay lawyers
US health program vote likely Tuesday
Vote on Barack Obam's US health reform later on Tuesday.
Willis wins Panama Canal contract
Panama Canal Authority selects Willis over two rivals
Brokers need to tighten their systems and controls to guard against bribery
Pincent Masons comments on warning from the FSA
DIMA sees record Irish growth
DIMA, the representative body for the international (re)insurance industry in Ireland, has seen another record year of premium income growth in its membership.
US surplus lines results dip from competition, cat losses and economy
Report from AM Best notes that in 2008, the underwriting and operating performance of surplus lines companies continued to outpace that of the total property/casualty industry, although at a diminished level from 2007.
US property/casualty net income tumbled first-half 2009
Net income tumbles but underwriting results and investment returns improving.
Chinese regulator defines new insurer rules
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has created new standards in the country's personal accident insurance sector.
Axa in multi-million pound deal to overhaul commercial systems
Insurer elects to work with Duck Creek and Tata.
E&Y licenses EMB capital modelling software
E&Y reviews Igloo model ahead of Solvency II deadline
NIG introduces new rating structure
Insurer reviews traders combined product
Philippines hammered by typhoon
Over 100 feared dead as typhoon hammers Pacific nation.
Dispute Resolution expands offering
Shropshire-based company launches disaster management offering
CFC broadens SME product range
Underwriting agency offers management liability cover for first time
Airmic finalises speed of settlement agreement
Scheme agreed to limit problems with cash flow
Aon: Environmental risks not high on European risk managers agendas
Broker warns firms to review ELD,
Zurich enters discussions about $2.4bn tie up
Insurer in talks with CSC for ten year deal.
Kiln enters logistics market
New specialist team to underwrite international logistics risks
Swiss Re sells Pro Solutions to Tawa
Swiss giant offloads run-off provider for £38m
Report: FEMA overpaid for flood insurance
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency overpaid insurance companies participating in the National Flood Insurance Program by $327m over a period of three years, according to a review by the US Government Accountability Office.
Axa UK appoints new marketing director
Cheryl Toner lands senior role with insurer
Treasury to address Post's Business Leaders' Forum Parliamentary Reception
Alison Cottrell, director of financial services, HM Treasury and John McFall MP, chairman of the Treasury Select Committee to speak at the BLF reception at the House of Commons.
IIB: Brokers should not have to bail out unrelated firms
Institute of Insurance Brokers responds to the Treasury’s Reforming Financial Markets paper.