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Lloyd's brand needs cohesion says study
Lloyd's has completed the first phase of its brand definition project, with the publication of a 'su...
Appointment at Intermap Technologies
Andy Shepherd has become channel manager for Intermap Technologies' 3D land-mapping products and wil...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mirror The Queen Mary 2 curse has struck again as a passenger has issued a writ for $1m (£540...
Harris Group outlines MBO
Loss-assessing giant Harris Claims Group this week confirmed its management buyout, as predicted by ...
Harrison Beaumont acquires ARB Underwriting business
Sports and leisure specialists Harrison Beaumont Insurance Services has acquired the UK business of ...
Benfield Group sells its 50% holding in Benfield Sports
Reinsurance broker Benfield Group has sold its 50% holding in Benfield Sports International, a sport...
Appointment at QuestGates
Specialist loss adjuster QuestGates has made environmental professional David Waller a senior adjust...
Appointment at Chubb
Chubb Insurance Company has appointed Jason Harris as UK and Ireland marketing manager. Previously p...
Airmic members snub FSA
At least two FTSE 100 members of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers have confirmed they ...
Insurers face new litigation struggle
Insurers could face up to three years of increased litigation if the courts decide stress and depres...
Navigators and General appoints Richard Coleman
Yacht and motorboat insurer Navigators and General has appointed Richard Coleman as its new head. He...
Appointment at Aspen Insurance Holdings
Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed a new underwriting team, headed by liability specialist John ...
Atrium hints at withdrawal
Lloyd's insurer Atrium has hinted that its business has hit the peak of the rating cycle and that a ...
Staff may strike over offshoring
HSBC's insurance divisions could be under threat from strike action, according to a key union offici...
Mondial tightens purse strings to boost profit
Travel and motor insurance provider Mondial has said tightening the purse strings helped it achieve ...
Lloyd's venture in regulation first
Lloyd's Names will be able to trade their investments for the first time after members' agent Hampde...
Plexus opens Leeds office
Insurance specialist Plexus Law has opened a new regional office in Leeds, hiring 20 new staff in a ...
Groupama confirms acceptance of risk transfer of premiums
Groupama Insurances has confirmed it will accept the risk transfer of premiums as part of a revised ...
Biba urges members to be aware of the smallprint
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has urged its members to ensure they are fully aware of t...
Appointment at Royal & Sun Alliance
Royal & Sun Alliance's engineering inspection service has made Jim Kennedy a non-destructive testing...
ABI goes on the offensive over sewer flooding
The Association of British Insurers will today call on the government to set aside £1bn for investme...
Zurich Municipal produces best practice guide
Public sector insurance and risk management provider Zurich Municipal has produced a conditional-fee...
Regional sales appointment at Helphire
Helphire Group has appointed Guy Fairbairn as Regional Sales Manager for the South.
Dziurman joins consulting firm for insurance push
Consultants PGD Strategy has hired Ted Dziurman, insurance industry specialist, and Ian Le Breton, former banker with the Royal Bank of Scotland as senior associates.