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Inter Resolve signs up arbitration specialists
InterResolve, the independent claims resolution specialist, has announced an agreement with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ ADR service provider arm, DRS-CIArb, and mediation specialists ADR Group to add an extensive range of arbitration and…
Arc wins legal costs deal with Carole Nash
Arc Legal Assistance has developed a motor legal costs insurance product for major motorcycle broker, Carole Nash Insurance Consultants. In what it says is the first such move in the sector, the product will cover the costs incurred by the firm’s own…
Moody's downgrades Wellington 2020
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded to A2 from A1 the Insurance Financial Strength rating of Lloyd's syndicate 2020 reflecting the impact of the 2005 US Hurricanes on the syndicate's financial strength.
Levene and Woodburn bestowed highest CII honour
The Chartered Insurance Institute has announced that it has recognised the outstanding contribution of seven individuals to the insurance and financial services industry by granting them Honorary Fellowship (Hon. FCII) of the Institute.
Goodhealth appoints Derry Andrews as European managing director
Derry Andrews, previously managing director of Goodhealth Worldwide’s UK private medical operation has taken on responsibility for Europe following a restructuring of the group.
FSA conducts review after
The Financial Services Authority today said it will undertake a large scale review later this year into the handling of client money by general insurance intermediaries.
Equity promotes itself to mortgage market
Equity Insurance Group and Cardif Pinnacle and have launched a general insurance quotation system which will enable the insurer to reach the mortgage market. The web based system means mortgage salespeople don’t have to re-key data for different products…
LeBoeuf poaches big London market hitter
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae has announced that Francis Mackie joined the firm as a partner in its London office on 1 May 2006.
Besso expands with broker acquisition
CBC UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Besso Group, has acquired H Bernstein Insurance Brokers Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
PXRE hurricane losses prompt law suits
A class action has been filed against PXRE alleging that the company misrepresented its losses from the 2005 hurricane season.
Former Zurich MD Burrows returns
Brit Insurance today unveiled former Zurich commercial boss Peter Burrows as its UK underwriting centre director. He will also join Brit’s executive management committee.
Willis first quarter revenues fall 5%
Willis Group Holdings today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Last chance for IRM certificate
In order to enrol for the 2006 Institute of Risk Management certificate course, applications must be...
Insurance managers admit to ill health in the workplace
Increased anger and loss of humour among staff are just two of the knock-on effects that insurance b...
Broker ignorance may lead to claims
Seven in 10 broking firms are completely unaware of forthcoming age discrimination legislation, acco...
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various CII qualification papers
Biba calls on Blair to review costs
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Federation of Small Businesses have warned the go...
First Alternative future unclear after shake-up
The First Alternative brand could be dropped by Esure after less than three years, following the com...
Appointment at Motor Vehicle Repairers Association
Roy Smith, one of Motor Vehicle Repairers Association's longest serving and most senior managers, ha...
Brokers urged to focus on better marketing
While the marketing efforts of brokers have improved significantly in the past decade, Royal and Sun...
BIBA chairman remains for another year
Max Taylor, British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman, will remain in his position for another...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mirror Drivers who live in big cities are being unfairly penalised with hefty insurance charg...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Allianz Cornhill Commercial has made Steve Coates UK facilities and development manager. Mr Coates j...
Aon hails ISO wording deal
Aon chairman and chief executive Dennis Mahoney has praised the choice of ISO as software supplier f...