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Appointment at EMR
EMR Europe has recruited Adrian Fisher into its European healthcare business. In his new position as...
Appointment at AM Best
Nick Charteris-Black will join AM Best as director for global financial services for AM Best Europe....
Record disaster high
The number of natural catastrophes recorded in 2007 was 950 (compared to 850 in 2006), according to ...
North of the Border: Pleural plaques - forum shopping threat
On 17 October 2007, the House of Lords issued its long-awaited decision in the pleural plaques case ...
Allianz offers greener repair option
Allianz Insurance has announced plans to offer a recycled parts option when conducting motor repairs...
Industry thrown off course
Racehorse owners in the UK could face "financial ruin" unless they obtain third party liability insu...
Appointment at Aon
Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen becomes managing director of Aon Capital Markets in Europe, Middle East ...
Bush signs insurance act
President George Bush has signed the final compromise version of a seven-year extension to the US Te...
THB/PWS talks still on
A prospective deal between brokers THB and PWS is still on despite the firms failing to secure a dea...
Appointment at Karen Clark and Company
Karen Clark and Company has announced Glen Daraskevich has joined as senior vice president to head u...
Lawyers complete merger
US law firm Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge and Kendall Freeman of London have announced the complet...
Axa linked with Heath deal as Hawkpoint hunt continues
Axa-owned broking consolidator Venture Preference has been linked with a move for all or part of Hea...
Appointment at Equity Syndicate Management
Equity Syndicate Management, has appointed David Pye as its chairman. Mr Pye began his career as an ...
Highway looks to widen domestic footprint
Highway has announced plans to increase its domestic car market presence following a review of its r...
Home emergency launch
Personal lines Lloyd's insurer Cassidy Davis has launched a home emergency plan, in partnership with...
Appointment at AIG
AIG has appointed Thomas Colraine and Anthony Hope as non-executive directors. Mr Colraine held the ...
Brokers in security warning as market tipped to harden
Brokers have been warned against seeking cheaper insurance for clients from overseas insurers with a...
Penny Black's insurance week
With all the Christmas festivities now over, Penny would like to again thank all those who sent booz...
Insurecom looks to bolster market positioning in 2008
Broker solutions firm Insurecom has revealed an ambitious growth strategy for 2008, as its looks to ...
RSA and NU seek map talks
Major UK insurers are interested in working alongside Experian after it unveiled its new groundwater...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has appointed international risk expert Atle Farstad as principal in its risk consulting pract...
Royal approval
The former chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, John Tiner, was awarded a CBE in the...
New law firm born following merger
US law firm Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge and Kendall Freeman of London have completed their merger.
Wills Re: Degree of softening divides reinsurance markets
The reinsurance industry is showing signs of reverting to its historic pattern of feast or famine, and that as the market softens differences in response are emerging between the reinsurance hubs of Bermuda and London.