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Ark lines up £230m capacity for 2008
The latest private-equity-backed Lloyd's start-up is targeting to write up to £230m in marine energy...
Small brokers rise to top
A group of 'lean, fit and relatively small companies' are taking the insurance broking industry by s...
Cobra snares specialists
Cobra London Markets has appointed three specialist brokers to strengthen is UK commercial property ...
Appointment at Fusion
Fusion has recruited Chris Jones as regional sales manager based in Colchester. Mr Jones previously ...
Olympic costs hike needs addressing
The soaring cost of building repairs leading up to the 2012 Olympics could force insurers to revalue...
Novae results bonanza
Novae Group has announced its 2006 preliminary results includingprofit before tax and exceptional it...
UK Climate change litigation unlikely
The likelihood of group litigation for damages against polluters in the UK is slim, according to Dav...
Willis files contempt
Broking giant Willis has filed contempt of court proceedings against former aerospace employee Micha...
Appointment at Cobra London Markets
Lloyd's wholesale broker, Cobra London Markets has appointed three brokers to its UK commercial (pro...
Appointment at McLarens Young International
Atlanta-headquartered loss adjuster McLarens Young International has made several appointments. Leah...
Thatcham repair pledge
Thatcham has announced its intention to formulate a standard for crash repair methods. The new stand...
Appointment at The Financial Services Forum
The Financial Services Forum has appointed four new members to its advisory board. Ken Hogg is chief...
Appointment at Amlin Bermuda
Amlin Bermuda has appointed Richard Holden as an underwriter. He joins from Wellington Underwriting,...
Appointment at Bennetts
Mark Fells has been appointed associate director, marketing, at Bennetts. Mr Fells joins from the Tu...
Loss adjuster outlines deafness defence
Insurers must highlight non-negligent noise exposure when defending hearing loss claims in a bid to ...
Appointment at Assurant Solutions
Assurant Solutions has promoted John Saint to the role of regional information technology director f...
Ecclesiastical CEO lays down challenge after second best group performance
Ecclesiastical has reported a re-tax profit of £77.1m for the year ending 31st December, the second-highest ever in its history.
Insurer opens new office in Dublin to target Irish brokers
CNA has recruited David Leary to establish a presence in the Irish broker market.
Moneysupermarket adds 25 brokers in CDL tie up
Price comparison website moneysupermarket.com has added to its extensive list of intermediaries with the implementation of CDL’s aggregator module, and now has access to 25 intermediaries within CDL’s broking community.
Biba unhappy with FSA proposal
The British Insurance Brokers' Association this afternoon has responded to the Fianncial Services Authority's statement on ICOB rules
Police raid printing company over insurance fraud
Police in Lancashire are warning motorists to be aware of bogus insurance documentation after raiding a printing company’s business address in Blackpool town centre yesterday.
$300m insurance payouts to Holocaust survivors
Holocaust survivors and their heirs have been awarded more than $300m in valid insurance claims following the conclusion of the claims and appeals process in an inquiry by the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims (ICHEIC).
Insurance Partnership Financial Services appoints management team
The newly launched Insurance Partnership Financial Services Group has appointed its new management team. The new group, formed by three successful local companies – Lifestyle Financial Services, The Insurance Partnership and East Yorkshire Financial…
First Assist given private equity injection
Barclays Private Equity has announced "a significant new investment" in FirstAssist Services. A primary use of the investment will be in the implementation of a new customer service system, as well as enhancements to FirstAssist’s key service areas,…