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Savannah Re announces new deal
Savannah Re has concluded an agreement to provide underwriting services to Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance and the Glencoe Group.
Regional job market competition growing says CII
The UK insurance industry job market is becoming increasingly competitive, with increase in the number of candidates registering for regional jobs during the last year.
AIG warns of risks to fine art collections
AIG Private Client Group has revealed at a recent seminar that fine houses, their contents and fine art are more at risk today than ever before, and the need for specialist insurance policies combined with up-to-date security advice has never been…
Aquilo and Ossys join forces
Claims management and advisory service to the insurance industry, Aquilo, has entered into an alliance with software specialist Ossys Systems.
Goshawk delays results
Goshawk Insurance has delayed publication of its year-end results, blaming technical accounting issues involved in deconsolidating run-off syndicate 102.
Zurich’s UK bosses given new international roles
Zurich’s UK boss Geoff Riddell has been appointed to head up its global corporate customer business.
Zurich announces profit-generating strategy
Zurich has targeted four market segments to provide profitable growth in its general insurance division for 2004 and beyond.
Board appointments at SVB
SVB Holdings has announced the appointment of Jeremy Adams and Peter Matson as executive directors.
Zurich reveals brokers prefer placing small business insurance on-line
Two-thirds of brokers (64%) prefer the internet to the phone when placing small business insurance because it is quick and easy, according to an online survey conducted by Zurich UK Commercial’s business.
Acturis joins with brokersure after ending InsurE-com partnership
Brokersure.co.uk and Acturis have announced an exclusive deal that sees Brokersure.co.uk become the sole external provider of the personal lines quotation engine for Acturis’ clients.
DTI announces block on cold calling
The Department of Trade and Industry has announced that from June this year UK businesses will get the same right as individuals to block 'cold calling' by marketing firms.
Double appointment at Letsure
Residential lettings insurance and risk specialist, Letsure, has appointed Tim Wakelin as business to business relationship director and Michael Portman as development director.
FSA close to authorising first brokers
The Financial Services Authority expects to authorise its first brokers this month, according to Sarah Wilson, director of high street firms.
Board appointments at Exeter Friendly Society
Private medical insurer, Exeter Friendly Society, has appointed Michael Dunford and Mark Moreland to its board of directors.
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Rubicon to double call centre staff
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Capita grows occupational health arm with Aon deal
The Capita Group is set to boost its workplace and health risk management arm after signing a contra...
Aon earmarks Dubai operation
The Dubai International Financial Centre has announced a new Federal Law allowing financial free zones to be established within the United Arab Emirates.
Aspen Re appoints new Finance Director
Aspen Insurance Holdings has promoted Ian Campbell to the position of finance director of Aspen Re and appointed him to the board.
Biba appoints regulation and compliance manager
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Steve White to head up a new facility for brokers, as regulation and compliance manager.
Swiss Re predicts broker consolidation
The global broking market remains fragmented despite the size of the four largest firms and further consolidation can be expected according to a the new Swiss Re sigma study: ‘Commercial insurance and reinsurance brokerage – love thy middleman’. The…
Moody's lowers Travelers debt ratings
Moody’s has lowered the debt ratings of Travelers Property Casualty.
Lords' decision on stress at work case fails to end debate
The House of Lords has today affirmed the principles enunciated in the Court of Appeal decision in Hatton v Sutherland [2002] 2 All ER 1, but reversed the decision in the individual case under review.
Non-executive director appointed for ACE INA UK
ACE European Group has appointed Davida Marston as non-executive director of its UK registered company ACE INA UK.