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RSA plays down staff losses after outsourcing risk work
RSA is to outsource its risk surveyor work to Riskstop making approximately 40 staff redundant, Post...
Insurers wait for NHS top-ups confirmation
Insurers have responded cautiously to new regulations around NHS top-ups after the government issued...
Appointment at APC Underwriting
APC Underwriting has recruited its first three business development managers as part of its regional...
Ex-MMA director returns with Tradex role
Bob Still, former customer services director at insurer MMA, is set to return to the sector followin...
RSA cites good health to revive broker spirit
RSA's financial strength should boost broker confidence, after the insurer reported an 11% rise in g...
Arista in regional push
Arista will expand into the Midlands in January 2009. The move follows the development of its southe...
Consumers now ready for telematics
The company behind a new pay-as-you-drive style insurance product has said lessons have been learnt ...
Fraud surge linked to rise in 'desperation' claims
Insurers are experiencing a spike in fraudulent claims directly linked to the economic recession, ac...
Hiscox chief upbeat despite market turmoil
The financial "hurricane" has transformed Hiscox's outlook for 2009, according to the insurer's chie...
MoJ works to 2009 deadline
The Ministry of Justice has mooted an October 2009 deadline for implementation of its personal injur...
JLT: on track to deliver
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has claimed it is on track to deliver sustainable profitable growth in 2008. ...
Swiss Re in restructure
Tim Carroll, UK chief executive officer of Swiss Re, will leave his role in early 2009 following a c...
Insurers mount legal challenge to halt pleural plaques damages
Insurers are to take the unprecedented step of seeking a judicial review in Scotland to prevent le...
Appointment at Global Aerospace
Global Aerospace has recruited Mike Bannon to take up the newly created role of manager of internati...
Appointment at Brit Insurance
Brit Insurance has appointed Stephen Moss to the newly created role of portfolio director - long tai...
Banking failures will cost industry
Industry bodies have warned brokers and insurers it is likely they will have to pay towards the bank...
What the papers said this week
PC Advisor Dixons is scrambling to secure alternative trading terms with several large electron...
Appointment at Glacier Insurance
Peter Hoffmann has joined Glacier Insurance as senior property underwriter. In this role, Mr Hoffman...
Appointment at MMA Insurance
Ian Josephs has been promoted by MMA Insurance to the newly created role of head of distribution. Mr...
Appointment at Willis Group
Willis Group has made Christopher Burns chief executive officer of its global employee benefits prac...
Validus reports loss
Validus reported a third-quarter net loss of $126.3m (£81.34m), compared with $136.5m net income dur...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was impressed by more than just the comedians when accompanying Allianz to a bout of spontaneo...
Appointment at LV
Peter Gallagher is to take on the role of group claims director at LV. He will be responsible for al...
Willis Re denies one in 10 to go
Willis Re employees have been warned that UK staff face redundancies as the reinsurance broking divi...