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No new electro-tax'.
The European Commission has proposed that no new taxes should be levied on electronic trade, but tha...
150 years old with much to be proud of.
The role of actuaries has greatly expanded over the years, as the article in last week's issue amply...
RIAS starts its own health plan.
The Retirement Insurance Advisory Service now has its own medical insurance plan. The RIAS Health...
Going for brokers?
The Treasury's consultation paper on the regulation of insurance brokers has triggered much comment. Alex Broad finds out what the industry thinks of the proposals.
Institute of Actuaries celebrates anniversary.
The Institute of Actuaries is celebrating its 150th anniversary by hosting an exhibition dedicated t...
Appointment at Heath Insurance Services.
Derek Turton is the new broking manager at Heath Insurance Services. He joins from Provident and pri...
Buyout will result in AGF brand vanishing in the UK.
The Assurances Generales de France (AGF) brand will disappear in the UK following its acquisition by...
Zurich to buy Swedes.
Zurich has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sweden-based marine insurer Trygg-Hansa (T...
Appointment at Archer Underwriting.
Roy Figg takes up the newly-created role of national liability manager with Archer Underwriting. Mr ...
Czech code coming.
The new insurance code proposed by the government of the Czech Republic is expected to be introduced...
Appointment at Entec UK.
Dr Cliff Warman has been appointed as a principal consultant to ENtec UK's contaminated land team ba...
ABI high on standards.
The ABI will participate in The Institute of Trading Standards Administration's 'Consumer '98' confe...
Appointment at Insurance Institute of Peterborough.
Patrick Parnell, of Alfred Blackmore, has been elected as president of of the Insurance Institute of...
AM Best snaps up Financial Intelligence & Research.
AM Best has announced the acquisition of Lloyd's syndicate information and software providers, Finan...
Liability in damages case limited by statute.
In December 1977 in Trinidad, T, while driving a car belonging to G, was involved in an accident wit...
Appointment at Swire Renshaw.
Swire Renshaw has made two senior appointments. Simon Donnelley is the new claims manager and will b...
Lloyd's chairman outlines his vision.
Lloyd's chairman Max Taylor outlined his vision for the development of the Lloyd's insurance market ...
Appointment at Kiln.
Kiln Mark Williams has joined Kiln as professional & financial risks underwriter after leaving Royal...
Appointment at British Virgin Islands Financial Services.
Lisa Penn-Lettsome has been appointed deputy director of financial services for British Virgin Islan...
Appointment at Pycraft & Arnold.
John Heaney has been appointed a director of Pycraft & Arnold. He will be responsible for overseeing...
Appointment at American National Institute of Disaster Restoration.
Bill Lakin, technical director of Basildon-based fire and flood restorers Disaster Restoration, has ...
Appointment at The Recoveries Company.
New Harrogate-based firm, The Recoveries Company, boasts three directors with combined insurance, la...
Appointment at Select & Protect.
Micheal Parker has been promoted to the Select & Protect board as underwriting and claims director. ...
Regulator dreams of ombudsman scheme.
Germany's federal regulator, the Bundesaufsichtsamtes fur das Versicherungswesen (BAV), has opened t...