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EC probe holds no worries for Lloyd's
A senior Lloyd's figure has expressed concern about how the market will defend itself against the pe...
Winners
Journalists across the Incisive Media Insurance Division - publisher of Post Magazine, Insurance Age...
Nu-clear winner
Heath Lambert Group has been appointed as broker to the Atomic Weapons Establishment, after a compet...
Union name row frustrates Bill progress
Industry figures have expressed dissatisfaction at delays in drafting the Compensation Bill. The De...
Watson returns as Direct Line MD quits
The senior management merry-go-round at Royal bank of Scotland Insurance continued this week, as Dir...
Industry VAT paper out
The insurance industry has been given the chance to have its say on VAT exemption for insurance-rela...
Chaucer bid may happen
The anticipated takeover of Chaucer by its rival Amlin failed to go through last week, raising furth...
CIS union pay row intensifies
The Co-operative Insurance Society's spat with unions intensified this week after it decided to pres...
Government mandates dentists' insurance
All dentists will have to take out full indemnity cover before registration, ministers have announced.
Sabre Insurance founder honoured at CII
In celebration of his 75th birthday, a Sabre Insurance Company stained glass window was unveiled by Sabre’s founding chairman Alan Turner in the museum of the Insurance Hall in Aldermanbury.
British Crime Survey gives mixed results
Crime in England and Wales fell by seven per cent in the past year, according to the British Crime Survey (BCS).
QuestGates acquires Beachams
QuestGates, the specialist loss adjuster which recently set up international joint venture MYI QuestGates in conjunction with McLarens Young International, is continuing its expansion with the acquisition of the business of Beachams.
Moody’s eyes possible American Re upgrade
Moody's has placed the A2 insurance financial strength rating of American Re-Insurance Company and the A3 senior debt rating of American Re Corporation on review for possible upgrade.
Fitch downgrades Munich Re
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Munich Reinsurance Company's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) and Long term ratings to 'AA-' (AA minus) from 'AA'.
Munich Re Q2 results to be hit by reserve strengthening
Munich Re has announced that its second quarter results will be reduced by €0.4bn following reserve strengthening at its American Re subsidiary.
New Australian code of practice introduced
A new code of practice has been introduced by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) that, according to the ICA, will mean general insurers will meet higher, measurable performance standards for dealing with customers, including settling claims in…
Allianz Cornhill rolls out EDI household product on Sirius
Allianz Cornhill has announced that, its flagship full cycle EDI home product, Harmony, has gone live with broker software supplier Sirius following a successful pilot phase.
Hiscox announces US expansion and new president
Hiscox has announced the appointment of Ed Donnelly in the newly-created position of president of Hiscox USA. Mr Donnelly will report to the director of underwriting, Robert Childs, and be based in Armonk, New York.
Towergate expands East Midlands footprint
The Towergate Partnership has announced the opening of a new office in Nottingham, which will be headed by Neil Emerson and Sally Swann, formerly of Bland Bankart.
Crawford's Clough opts for Argent
Argent Liability Adjusters has recruited David Clough as a senior adjuster at its Leicester office.
Union slams CIS
Retail union Usdaw has held emergency talks with its members at Co-operative Insurance Society after the insurer’s decision to press ahead with its new sales force structure.
Catlin Guernsey opens for business
Catlin has announced that CatlinGuernsey Limited is now actively underwriting aviation insurance for commercial policyholders.
OFT appoints Fingleton from Irish counterpart
Trade and Industry Secretary Alan Johnson today announced the new chief executive of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). John Fingleton, currently the Chairperson of the Irish Competition Authority, will take up his position in October 2005 for a five year…
Scot Prov continues transparency push
Scottish Provident has launched a guide to underwriting and claims for intermediaries selling protection cover.