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Politics influenced blaze fight
The decision to fight the Buncefield blaze rather than let it burn itself out was ultimately based o...
IIB: SME brokers in danger
The Treasury must protect smaller brokers against proposals for unlimited liability as part of the r...
QBE merges PI functions
QBE Europe has announced its plans to fully integrate the management of the professional indemnity p...
Appointment at BHSF
Rachel Clark has been appointed broker development manager for northern England and southern Scotlan...
Appointment at TT Club
The TT Club has made Mike Foster claims director, responsible for the company's claims management wo...
Adjuster strikes partnership
Questgates has the ability to offer insurers a full claims handling service for industrial disease c...
Risk sector needs fresh approach to UK market
Post's Environmental Risk conference last week heard from the leading lights in the environmental liability sector, as Anthony Gould and Jonathan Swift report
Appointment at Clyde and Co
John Champion has joined the Singapore office of Clyde and Co. Mr Champion, who has 10 years' experi...
Admiral clinches deal to gain greater control
City investors welcomed Admiral's new co-insurance deal this week, particularly a rise in the existi...
Tornado damage pledge
Damage caused to more than 100 homes in Kensal Rise, hit by a tornado last week, will not hit rates,...
I-prism recruits 70 for its new service centre
Underwriting agency start-up I-prism is set to recruit 70 staff for a Brighton-based service centre ...
Broker makes acquisition
K Drewe Insurance Brokers has made its first acquisition in its 50th year of trading. The company, w...
Bridgman e-com role
Groupama Insurances has promoted Jason Bridgman to the role of e-commerce manager, bespoke operation...
Industry stock take needed
Insurers and lawyers need to carry out a stock take in relation to the foreseeability of climate cha...
Aquilo sells off motor unit
Nationwide Accident Repair Services today said it has bought Aquilo Motor Services, a subsidiary of Aquilo, for £1.275m.
Randall & Quilter buys Esso run-off insurer
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings is set to agreed to buy Ancon Insurance Company from Esso Holding Company UK. The firm will be renamed Arran Insurance Company.
Broker in high street print move
Independent insurance broker Marsh & Co is launching a new scheme product aimed at high street copy and print shops. It is being underwritten by Hiscox.
Sahara Desert challenge - call for teams
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group is hosting a Sahara Desert challenge for insurance sector businesses and is looking for teams willing to take part in this team-building event next April in the Jebel Sahro mountains, Morocco.
Lockton launches online motor sports insurance cover
Lockton has launched an online purchasing facility locktonmotorsport.com for its ‘Off-track’ product which provides insurance cover for cars, karts, quad bikes and motorcycles used in motor sports events while in storage or transit anywhere in the UK and…
Trident sells 3m Axis shares
Class of 2001 Bermudian (re)insurer Axis has announced that one of its founding investors, the Trident II fund and related entities have agreed to sell three million of Axis’ common shares in a block trade.
Liv Vic unveils broker brand and first recruits since ABC acqusiition
Liverpool Victoria has announced that ABC Insurance will be the brand it deploys to spearhead its entry into the broker market. ABC will be headed by Phil Bunker, former managing director of NIG, and will distribute a wide range of personal and…
Hannover Re completes US specialty exit with Praetorian sale
Hannover Re today has announced it is to sell its US subsidiary, Praetorian to QBE.
THB releases interim results
Specialist insurance broker THB Group demonstrated a strong performance for the six months to October 2006 in its interim results released today.
Industry opposes NAIC's plan to reduce collateral requirements
Collateral requirements for alien reinsurers should stay the same and not be changed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, according a survey