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RSA highlights public support against uninsured drivers
Research from Royal & SunAlliance claims that around three quarters of the public are worried about the number of uninsured drivers on the road.
ABI makes positive noises over FSA capital announcement
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the FSA's publication of risk-based capital requirements for the industry.
Reliance National Asia Re bought up
Guernsey-based Omni Whittington Investments has purchased Reliance National Asia Re PTE (RNARP) from Reliance Insurance Company.
Mondial announces positive sales figures
Travel and motor provider Mondial Assistance has revealed sales growth of 3% in 2003, with insurance and travel assistance particularly strong in the UK and France.
PRM issues guidelines for civil contingency planning
Public sector risk consultancy, Public Risk Management has developed a series of risk management tools designed to help public bodies in complying with the forthcoming Civil Contingencies Bill.
Groupama gets software to assess company performance
Groupama Insurances has signed a deal for a new software package to measure the working culture of the business and to identify the ways in which the company can work with staff to help meet its strategy and objectives.
Besson appointed at Scor
Jean-Luc Besson has been appointed chief risk officer for Scor’s global central technical department.
RMI warns car dealers against the 'appointed rep' route
The new insurance regulations coming into force next year are being used by some vehicle manufacturers as a way to increase control over motor retailers, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).
Atrium predicts underwriting reduction in 2005
Lloyd's insurer Atrium has hinted that its business has hit the peak of the rating cycle.
FSA sets out capital rules for insurers
The Financial Services Authority has published rules for its new risk-based capital regime for insurance companies.
THB helps international training programme
THB Group has been chosen by the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, an inte...
CII launches new uni
The Chartered Insurance Institute and Cass Business School have teamed up to create an 'insurance un...
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Moody’s cautious about Centre Group
Rating agency Moody's has announced that it has placed the A3 (good) insurance financial strength ratings of operating members of the Centre Group on review for a possible downgrade.
S&P rates new Swiss Re securities
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) has assigned an AA (very strong) senior unsecured debt rating to approximately €640m of three-year mandatory convertible securities to be issued by Swiss Re Germany AG or by Swiss Re Treasury in July 2004.
Fortis appoints ex-RSA personal lines head as non-executive director
Fortis Insurance has announced the appointment of Steve Broughton as non-executive director.
New Zurich personal lines boss oversees shake up
Yacht and motorboat insurer Navigators and General has appointed Richard Coleman as its new head.
Chaucer appoints Daniele
Chaucer Holdings has announced the appointment of Christian Daniele as managing director of Chaucer Underwriting, its Europe Division, based in Copenhagen.
Private Health Partnership acquires MLP Insurance Service
The Private Health Partnership(PHP), part of Skipton Building Society group, has acquired MLP Insurance Service(MLP) for an undisclosed sum,
Halifax General appoints new national schemes development manager
Bank of Scotland Commercial Insurance, part of Halifax General Insurance, has announced the appointment of Paul Bishop as national schemes development manager.
New forum agrees need to bolster communication between FSA and compliance firms
A meeting between the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the vast majority of the UK’s firms of compliance consultants was held last week and resulted in an overwhelming agreement to enhance the professional standing of compliance consultancy firms.
Quincy creditors receive pay promise
Creditors from US underwriter Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance will be paid by the end of the year under a formal scheme drawn up by insolvency firm Begbies Traynor.
Swiss Re adds to Admin Re subsidiary
Swiss Re has announced that it is to acquire the shares of Life Assurance Holding Corporation, including its life insurance subsidiary Windsor Life Assurance, for £333m in cash.