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PPI consumers overcharged by £1.4bn a year - Competition Commission
The Competition Commission’s long-awaited report on the selling of Payment Protection Insurance has found provisionally that customers are being overcharged by as much as £1.4bn a year.
Benfield invests $20.5m in Globe Re sidecar
Reinsurance broker Benfield has revealed it has made a cash investment of $20.5m into Globe Re, the Hannover Re property Cat sidecar launched on June 1st.
Atrium bags former Equitas boss for non-exec role
Lloyd's (re)insurer Atrium is has appointed Scott Moser as non-executive director of both Atrium Underwriting plc and Atrium Underwriters Limited.
Cooper Gay opens Miami office
Cooper Gay, the UK broker, has opened a new facultative and treaty reinsurance broking operation in Miami.
Square mile racers prepare for madcap Anglo-French rally
Wacky racers in EC3 are decorating their cars in preparation for a charity rally from London's Lime ...
Responsible business policies can help with recruitment and retention problems
If this year's National Management Salary Survey is anything to go by, insurance organisations need ...
Admiral celebrated as best FS firm in UK
Admiral has been named as the country's best financial services company to work for. The insurer ca...
Smart casual has the answer
The 'smart casual' dress code is becoming increasingly popular, with most employees putting on their...
Pick of the Week
Reporter Alwynne Gwilt looks at the week's major general insurance news. This week: a trio of industr...
Mixed messages on Solvency II deadline
Final responses for amendments to Member of European Parliament Peter Skinner's report on Solvency I...
School premiums slashed
A south London borough has managed to reduce insurance premiums in its schools after tightening up s...
Broker reveals new hire
Guy Carpenter has appointed Andrew Marcell to lead its Americas broking operations. He will replace ...
AMG rebrands business arms
Loss adjusting group AMG has rebranded all parts of its business under the name Merlin Professional ...
Appointment at BLG
Barlow Lyde and Gilbert has promoted eight of its associate directors to partners: Neil Beresford, P...
Pleural plaques question
Stuart McMillan MSP has confirmed the Scottish government's intention to overturn last year's House ...
Ex-Willis and Axa bosses back new online SME launch
A trio of industry big hitters have thrown their support behind a new online company that aims to re...
Iqbal Gelu joins Principle
Iqbal Gelu has left Sterling Insurance to pursue a career with Principle, the UK's first Shariah-com...
Appointment at RMS
Matthew Grant has been appointed group executive of global client development at Risk Management Sol...
BIA finalists unveiled
The finalists for the British Insurance Awards were unveiled at a reception yesterday at The Merchan...
Heath remains in talks over disposals
Negotiations are ongoing over the future of Heath Lambert's international wholesale global business ...
RBSI claims industry upper hand in fight against fraud
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has stepped up its battle against fraudsters with the implementatio...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Russell Henderson to managing director, Hong Kong. He will also ass...
Hastings future in doubt as IAG flies in
Insurance Australia Group's new chief executive officer is understood to have flown to the UK last w...
Appointment at National Deposit
Mutual friendly society National Deposit has appointed Richard Sear as chief executive officer. Mr S...