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FSA will not budge over greater regulation
Risk managers have been dealt a blow in their hopes to gain further regulation of the insurance buyi...
Broker looks to double size
Midlands-based broker, David Moore and Company has acquired Stourbridge broker Edge Tancred in a bid...
Fraud more costly than fire
Fraud is ten times more costly to businesses than fire, according to research by AIG Europe but the ...
Mondial UK wins contract
Mondial UK has won a contract to provide Liverpool Victoria Travel Insurance. Under the new agreemen...
The claims future
Lizzy Ordidge from Royal and Sun Alliance, centre, is presented with the inaugural Post Magazine Cla...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny has caught wind of either the scoop of the year or the most spurious nonsense to float around ...
Appointment at Cooper Gay
Cooper Gay has appointed former Singer and Friedlander chief executive John Hodson as a non-executiv...
European Commission launches online consultation
The European Commission has launched a public online consultation on two issues related to motor ins...
Junction business drought ends
Affinity specialist Junction this week claimed it was over its new business drought. The intermedia...
Brokers want uninsured drivers jailed
Insurance brokers have called for prison sentences and car seizures for uninsured drivers after a su...
RSA non core sale raises £108.7m
Royal and Sun Alliance today sold its 20% stake in Rothschilds Continuation Holdings AG to Jardine Strategic for £108.7m, subject to regulatory consents.
Insurecom Launches Training-On-Demand
Insurecom has announced the start of its new SkillBase Training Academy.
Benfield report shows mixed signals from Europe
As reinsurance rates begin to ebb, those European companies unencumbered by recent problems started to outpace their peers in the first quarter of 2005, according to the latest European Reinsurance Quarterly report from Benfield.
Hartford subpoenaed again by Spitzer
Hartford has received an additional subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's office concerning the Company's broker compensation arrangements in connection with the sale of group annuity products.
New research pinpoints car insurance quotes
New research commissioned by branch-based broker Swinton reveals that, on average, the optimum time needed to find the most competitive car insurance quote is 55 minutes and 11 seconds.
Moody’s upgrades Liberty Syndicate
Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) has upgraded the Syndicate Performance Rating of Lloyd's syndicate 4472 -- Liberty Syndicate Management -- to B Average from B- Below Average.
Towergate completes acquisition ton
The Towergate Partnership has announced its 100th acquisition with the purchase of Westinsure Webb.
SEC subpoenas continue
Philadelphia Consolidated Holding (PCH) has confirmed that it has received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
US terrorism insurance system vulnerable, claims report
The terrorism insurance system in the US is failing to provide businesses with adequate financial protection, leaving the nation vulnerable to economic disruption if there is a major terrorist attack, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
UIA Insurance seeks new pet provider
UIA, the insurer that specialises in serving trade union, charity and friendly society members has terminated its pet insurance agreement with Paws Pet Insurance, a division of Jardine Lloyd Thompson.
Mondial wins travel TPA contract with Liv Vic
Mondial UK has won a contract to provide Liverpool Victoria Travel Insurance. Under the new agreement, Mondial is providing every aspect for a fully branded travel insurance and medical assistance service to Liverpool Victoria customers.
QBE restructure sees managers leave
QBE Europe have today announced a shake up of its non Lloyd’s business resulting in a number of senior departures.
Hiscox appoints former Co-op chief to board
Hiscox has announced that Sir Mervyn Pedelty and Mr Adrian Auer will join the board as non-executive directors on 1st July 2005.
J&M Acquires Protector to Consolidate Black Cab Market
Epping-based J&M Insurance Services (UK), the private and public hire broker, has acquired black cab specialists Protector Policies, as part of its growth strategy.