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New broker Renew to use CDL platform
New broker Renew Insurance Services has selected CDL software as its broking platform.
Ace Europe upgrades pension trustee cover
Ace Europe and the Occupational Pensions Defence Union havelaunched a new pension trustee liability product ‘Ace PTL Elite’ - which includes access to a range of specialist support services provided by the OPDU.
Arig's first quarter net profit halves
Arig, the Middle Eastern (re)insurer, has said that first quarter net profit more than halved, dropping to $3m from $7.6m in the first quarter of 2007.
Ropner appoints new chairman
Ropner Insurance Services has appointed Frank Hindle as its new chairman.
Swinton snaps up more outlets
Swinton has acquired fifteen Moneyway insurance outlets as part of a multi-million pound deal.
Lee Gladwell to leave the CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute's director of general insurance markets Lee Gladwell is leaving the post on 18 July.
AIG board 'disappointed' by recent performance
(BestWire) The board and management of American International Group expressed disappointment at the company’s recent financial performance but tried hard to allay fears that the giant insurer was in a crisis.
Run off specialist reports 68% hike in profit
Non life insurance run-off specialist, Randall and Quilter, has reported a 68% rise in group operating profit to £8.7m in 2007.
Zurich sees signs of rating improvement across Europe
Zurich has reported a 10% increase in gross written premiums globally for the first three months of 2008 to $1.2bn (2007: $1.02bn). Its business operating profit improved 5% to £1.1bn, although its combined ratio fell 1.3% to 94.6% (2007: 93.3%).
Catlin bolstered by international business as London premiums drop 8%
Catlin this morning issued an interim management statement following the company’s annual general meeting, which revealed gross premiums written remained flat as of 31 March 2008 at $1.2bn (March 2007: $1.2bn). Net premiums written increased to $0.8bn …
Employers express concern over worker alcohol abuse
UK employers believe that alcohol is helping contribute to a lack of productivity, according to rese...
Insight reveals CCA winner
Carol Harris of the Age Concern home insurance contact centre has been crowned as the Integra Insigh...
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First English college gains CII accreditation
Blackburn College has become the first college in England to receive accredited provider status from...
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Oval boss hits out at sell-off speculation
Oval has insisted it will remain an "independent, privately constituted broker". It follows recent ...
Aggregators mull trade body as FSA offers advice
Aggregators have questioned the Financial Services Authority review on comparison websites - with so...
Rehab gap costing £610m
Failure to break down the barriers to effective rehabilitation is costing manufacturers up to £610m ...
CCV buys Walsall broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Walsall-based broker Cox Lee and Co. CCV chief executive Tim Jo...
Lawyers warn of fallout from £1m inflatable ruling
Lawyers have warned that parents who hire bouncy castles are more at risk of being sued if a child i...
Appointment at Talbot
Talbot has appointed David Turner to be its dedicated construction underwriter. Mr Turner has more t...
Appointment at AMII
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has appointed Mike Izzard to chairman. He succee...
Insurers back calls for superior driver training
A government review into learner and new driver practices that aims to cut claims has been welcomed ...
Appointment at Herbert Smith
Herbert Smith has promoted partner David Willis to the role of managing partner. Mr Willis joined th...