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Scor establishes new Russian reinsurance subsidiary
Scor has said it will establish a fully-fledged composite Russian reinsurance subsidiary to continue to develop its life and non-life activities in the region, the French (re)insurer said in a statement.
Reinsurance launches new mobile friendly news service
Reinsurance Magazine has launched a new mobile phone friendly news service designed to make it easier and quicker for readers to access our breaking news on their Blackberrys and internet-capable mobile phones..
Post launches mobile friendly news service
Postonline.co.uk has launched a new mobile phone friendly news service designed to make it easier and quicker for readers to access our breaking news on their Blackberrys and internet-capable mobile phones.
Law Assist launches new product
Law Assist, a subsidiary of DAS Legal Expenses Insurance, has enhanced its product range with the addition of Law Assist Litigation Insurance.
Keycare launch KeyGuard
Keycare has launched a new product specifically designed to protect businesses.
RSA launches consultant product
RSA has launched a new specialist insurance package for consultants following research.
Lancashire appoints chief risk officer
Lancashire Holdings, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said that it has appointed Steven Sumner as chief risk officer. Neil McConachie, who previously held the role of chief risk officer, continues as chief financial officer.
Broker Direct opens new office
Broker Direct, the broker-owned insurance underwriting and services organisation, has opened a second office in Bolton to cater for its ambitious expansion plans.
Aviva sells UK subsidiary
Aviva has agreed to sell RAC Auto Windscreens to Arques Industries AG.
Allianz moves ahead with sale of Dresdner bank to Commerzbank
Allianz, the German (re)insurance giant, said that it is moving ahead with the sale of its investment banking division Dresdner Bank to Commerzbank.
Munich Re subsidiary Ergo is now sole owner of Turkish insurer
(BestWire) - German insurer and Munich Re subsidiary Ergo Insurance Group has announced that it is now the sole owner of Turkish insurer Ergoisviçre Sigorta after getting the required regulatory approvals for the transfer of shares from Avrupa Holding.
Howden snaps up Benfield property team
Hyperion Insurance Group subsidiary Howden has agreed to take on the US wholesale property and casualty team from Benfield Corporate Risks.
Royal Liver joins Adviserwise Agency Registration Service
Royal Liver has signed up to the Adviserwise Agency Registration Service
Allianz cuts 90 jobs after retail review
Allianz has announced plans to cut 90 roles following a recent review of its retail strategy.
Hill leaves Highway behind
Liverpool Victoria (LV) has lost its second senior executive in as many months with the news that Chris Hill, managing director of Highway Insurance, is to leave the company.
DAS appoints ex-Hibernian chief as non-executive director
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company has appointed a new chairman and two new members to its board including former Hibernian chief Bryan Jenkins as non-executive director.
Moorhouse appoints operations director
Commercial broker Moorhouse has appointed Joe Sultana to the board as operations director.
Ace appoints director of Scotland
Ace Europe has appointed Colin McKellar as director of Scotland, based in its Glasgow office.
CILA appoints new president
Angus Tucker, director, Insurance Claims Solutions of Grant Thornton, has been appointed president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA).
QBE Europe swoops for Equity Red Star
QBE Europe is set to become a major player in the UK personal lines motor market with the acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Equity Red Star. The deal, which could be finalised as early as February next year, comes six months after QBE Group was rebuffed in…
Questgates launches property product
Questgates has launched a new dedicated Third Party Property Damage service after identifying there can be considerable leakage following damage to third party property, the company said today.
MMA appoints electronic distribution manager
MMA Insurance, has appointed Darren Marchant to the role of electronic distribution manager in the latest of a series of key appointments designed to enhance its online and offline distribution capability.
Clyde & Co appoints new form practice leader for Bermuda
Law firm Clyde & Co's has appointed Judith Selby, formerly a partner at Duane Morris, to lead their form practice in Bermuda.
Brit Insurance snags exec from Travelers
Brit Insurance, the UK general insurance and reinsurance group, announced the appointment of Steven Pollock to the newly-created role of UK portfolio manager for its professional indemnity book.