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Newman Martin and Buchan bolsters energy division
Independent Lloyd’s broker Newman Martin and Buchan has appointed Carolyn Bishop as a director of its energy division.
Alec Finch announces new MD
Alec Finch and Company has announced the appointment of Paula Williams as managing director with effect from 1 February 2008.
Novae credit insurance division expands
Novae Group’s specialist online trade credit insurance operation has laid out plans to introduce policy enhancements and to expand through participation in syndicated risk placements.
Benfield expands its presence in China
Independent reinsurance and risk intermediary Benfield announced today it has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a new representative office in Beijing.
Sea surface warming leads to increased Atlantic hurricane activity
New research quantifying the impact of rising Atlantic sea surface temperatures has helped improve the understanding of how hurricane risk changes as the sea surface warms, allowing insurers and reinsurers to better manage their risks now and in the…
Health cash plan for military families launched by Forces Financial
Forces Financial has teamed up with BHSF to launch a health cash plan for families of military personnel.
Budget date announced
It has just been announced by the Treasury that this year's budget will be delivered on Wednesday March 12th at about 12.30pm.
Broker network ties up £40m distribution deal
Welsh broker Moorhouse has completed a distribution deal worth £40m over five years with broker network Cobra.
Munich Re trumpets record 07 profit
Global reinsurer Munich Re has announced it expects to declare a record profit of €3.9bn (£2.9bn) for 2007 and would increase its dividend by 22% to €5.50 a share.
Post pick of the week
Jonathan Swift, editor of Post, outlines the major stories in this week's issue including: police called in over alleged fraud at Lloyd's broker; Sir Michael Pitt warns insurers over minimum standards legislation; St Paul outlines UK plans in wake of…
Capita unveils new insurance boss
Capita CMGL, a Capita Group subsidiary company, has appointed Nick Stimpson as managing director of its Australian operations, based in Sydney.
Asbestos hits Everest 4Q but analysts happy
Bermudian reinsurer, Everest Re saw its fourth quarter combined ratio battered as it felt the effect of its recent bolstering of asbestos-related reserves, but market analysts reacted favourably to the clean-up operation.
Aviva enters South Korean life market
Aviva has announced that it is to enter the South Korea life insurance market by forming a consortium with Woori Finance Holdings.
Esure scoops second customer service gong
Esure has scooped its second award this year for great call centre service with Ian Holmes of its tr...
RSA rolls out interactive careers intranet
Following a successful pilot at the end of last year, Royal and Sun Alliance has launched an interac...
Lloyd's wins trio of RAA awards
Lloyd's swept the board at the Recruitment Advertising Awards earlier this month by winning the cate...
Going to the blogs
Online learning can save managers' time and allow them to interact easily with their peers to share success scenarios, writes Jo Causon
Pick of the Week
Jonathan Swift, editor, Post Magazine outlines the major stories in this week's issue of Post includi...
St Paul targets 'halo effect' of $25bn brand
New industry segments and smaller ticket business will be targeted for growth by St Paul Travelers, ...
Rival MD moves to Marsh
Marsh has announced the appointment of Carrick Lambert as managing director, EMEA financial institut...
Unnecessary removals costing insurers billions
Insurers may be wasting billions of pounds on unnecessary asbestos removal procedures each year beca...
IAG to slash 40 jobs as part of brand integration
IAG UK has confirmed plans to cut 40 jobs at its Bexhill-on-Sea site as part of the integration betw...
Appointment at Willis
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Alena Watchorn to its mergers and acquisitions practice group as...
Darling under fire after CGT reforms
Leading figures in the broking market have criticised Alistair Darling after he finally revealed his...