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Silverbeck Rymer launches FNOL product
Following twelve months of development and £2m worth of investment, law firm Silverbeck Rymer has announced the launch of an innovative First Notification of Loss service.
Amlin sees US Cat rates 10-12% down year-on-year
Lloyd’s (re)insurer Amlin has said that it has seen price reductions of between 10% and 12% on its US Catastrophe book, although it said that prospective margins were still acceptable.
Chinese insurers total premium jumps 51.6%
BESTWIRE---Chinese insurers racked up a 51.6% gain in aggregate premiums for the first quarter of 2008, with life insurers far outpacing nonlife insurers in growth.
White Mountains' FolksAmerica unit names three new CUOs
White Mountains Re, the Bermuda-based reinsurance unit of White Mountains Insurance Group appointed three new leaders to its Folksamerica Reinsurance Company underwriting teams.
Cardif Pinnacle launches web portal
Cardif Pinnacle has launched a new website portal www.helpucover.co.uk.
Amlin reports 10% drop in GWP for Q1
Amlin has reported a 10% drop in gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) during the first three months of 2008 to £395.9m, compared to the same period of 2007 (£440.2m).
FSA warns firms over customer fraud threat
The Financial Services Authority is urging firms to change their attitude to data security and do more to help prevent their customers falling victim to identity fraud and other types of financial crime.
Post Office contact centre worker wins Integra award
Rehena Sultana has been short-listed for the 2007 Contact Centre Agent of the Year award, to be hand...
Employee feedback leads GHL's training initiative
GHL Insurance Services has introduced a bespoke training programme for its employees after acting on...
Trust seeks enterprising individuals
The Prince's Trust is set to launch its entrepreneurial challenge Million Makers this June. The fun...
Darwin Rhodes sets up Edison Morgan practice in Prague
The professional financial services and insurance recruitment specialist Darwin Rhodes has opened an...
Preparing for the future challenges of work
The world of business and management has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Advances in co...
PB WEEK: RBSI rumours continue
Market gossip about the sale of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s insurance brands has reared its head again for what must be the millionth time in the past two years. Except this time it’s a bit different, writes Charlie Thomas, reporter, Professional…
Pick of the Week
Post reporter Alwynne Gwilt and editor Jonathan Swift looks at the week's major general insurance new...
Brits appoints CEO
Brit Insurance has appointed Matthew Wilson as chief executive officer of its global markets busines...
RBSI future hangs on sale of non-core assets
The future of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance could hang on how much money the bank raises through ...
Smith heads recovery unit
Cunningham Lindsey UK has appointed Andy Smith as national recoveries manager. Mr Smith has worked i...
Lowery to lead Lloyd's in US
Lloyd's has appointed LoriAnn Lowery as the new president of its North America operations. Ms Lower...
Appointment at Brit
Brit Insurance has appointed Lawrence Burgess as motor fleet underwriter and Joe Murphy as property ...
Appointment at CILA
Martyn Gabbitass has been elected chairman and council representative of the liability special inter...
Besio takes new Aon role
Aon executive vice-president of global strategy Greg Besio has taken the chief administrative office...
Morrisons seeks insurance launch partners
The UK's fourth largest supermarket group Morrisons is in discussions with prospective partners to s...
IFB scrutinises law firms
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is investigating 10 solicitors' firms with alleged insurance fraud. Law f...
Banks tipped to sell EIS
A business investment company jointly established by Halifax Bank of Scotland, HSBC and Lloyds TSB h...