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Crawford and Company report growth in international revenues
Crawford and Company has reported that in the second quarter of 2005 international revenues, includi...
FSA broker deadline set for August
The Financial Services Authority has written to chief executives of all general insurance intermedia...
Appointment at Beazley
Beazley has appointed David Marock from management consultancy to head up the claims team of the com...
Finsure appoints managing director
Premium finance provider Finsure has appointed Trevor Brittain as its managing director after 10 mon...
Hastings Insurance Services appoints non-executive director
Insurance provider Hastings Insurance Services has appointed David Pye, pictured, to its board in th...
Appointment at Kingsdowne Consulting
Chris Mocock has joined Kingsdowne Consulting as claims director. Mr Mocock has more than 30 years' ...
Lloyd's rating affirmed by AM Best
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of ‘a’ of Lloyd’s of London.
ABI endorses chronic whiplash injury research
The Association of British Insurers claimied new research published today will help insurers more quickly identify patients with potentially chronic whiplash neck injuries ensuring that they receive the best medical care as soon as possible.
Tillyer given group-wide role at Sectornet
Insurance broking systems provider Sectornet has promoted Steve Tillyer from account manager to the company-wide role of core account group manager.
IFA network expands insurer panel
The Special Risks Bureau has announced a new panel member. Lincoln Financial Group will be joining Friends Provident, Liverpool Victoria, Lutine, Norwich Union, PAFS and Standard Life on the Special Risks Bureau panel.
Tokio Marine Global joins IUA
Tokio Marine Global has become the second company in recent weeks to join the International Underwriting Association (IUA) as the market body continues its drive to make London a more attractive place for global insurance and reinsurance business.
Axa wins extension to Countrywide contract
AXA has announced its decade-long partnership with Misys network Countrywide has been extended by a further five and a half years.
Hiscox to hand over PI account control
Hiscox is handing control of its Global Markets professional indemnity account at Lloyd's to Ed Cruttenden, an experienced PI underwriter who has been with Hiscox since 1998. He becomes line underwriter with effect from January 2006.
New insurer joins IUA as chairman re-elected
Tokio Marine Global has become the second company in recent months to join the International Underwriting. Arch (Europe) joined in May.
RIAS in Titan holiday deal
Specialist over 50s insurer, RIAS, has signed up Titan HiTours to its home and motor insurance products.
Glencairn makes special risks appointments
London broker Glencairn has announced the appointments of Mark Palmer and Gary Tyler to its specialist risk division with immediate effect.
Over half of solicitors expect premium hikes
Zurich Professional, who claims to insure more than one in three law firms in England and Wales, reports that over half of solicitors expect their premiums to rise.
Broking giant to spin off reinsurance business from 2006
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has announced that it plans to split its Risk Solutions Group from its reinsurance business.
JLT profits drop 25% in first half
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30th June 2005, reporting revenues up 6% at constant rates of exchange despite difficult trading conditions in Risk & Insurance and weak US dollar.
Broker Network unveils new MD in board shake up
Broker Network has promoted Mark Wood to managing director of Broker Network and to a position on the board of Broker Network Holdings.
Mina promoted in Marsh restructure
Marsh has promoted Patrick Mina to the newly-created role of head of international client and market services.
RJW eyes up National Accident Helpline
Law firm Russell Jones and Walker is set to swoop for claims farmer, the National Accident Helpline.
FSA fee paying instalment plan signs up 1,750
Around 1,750 small firms have taken advantage of a new scheme that lets them pay their Financial Services Authority (FSA) fees by instalments.
Franklin weakens as Bermuda beckons
The island of Bermuda looks set to escape the wrath of Tropical Storm Franklin following signs that it is starting to weaken.