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Chubb launches new package for law firms
Chubb Insurance has launched a new property and casualty package aimed specifically at law firms and has plans in the pipeline to target other sectors.
IGI Group launches new caravan cover
Specialist UK general insurer IGI Group has launched an enhanced touring caravan insurance policy.
Rok reveal 2008 growth in insurance offering
Rok Insurance Services, the maintenance and insurance arm of building company Rok, has revealed a 30% increase in profit for, as the business announced its financial results for 2008.
Madoff pleads guilty
Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme on Thursday,
Cassidy Davis teams up with Quentin Willson for used car warranty product
Cassidy Davis has teamed up with Quentin Willson, a leading motoring authority, to provide what the insurer describes as the UK's most comprehensive and motorist-friendly used car warranty product.
Cassidy Davis teams up with TV's Quentin Willson
Specialist personal lines Lloyd's insurer Cassidy Davis has teamed up with Quentin Willson to provide a used car warranty product.
Appointment at QBE
QBE Europe has appointed Peter Burton as senior underwriter at its marine and energy operation in ...
Kwik Fit best to work for
Kwik Fit Insurance has been named as the best insurance company to work for in the UK. The results w...
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Saga back on Confused
Saga has confirmed its motor insurance offering is back on price comparison site Confused.A Saga spo...
In-house theft a risk
More than half of all employees admit to stealing from their employer, but nine in 10 businesses do ...
Irish claims increase
High value personal injury claims in Ireland are increasing in volume, according to figures released...
Off-duty armed forces product launched
A personal insurance product that covers members of the armed forces when they are off duty has been...
MP publishes bill calling for creation of EL Insurance Bureau
Andrew Dismore, Labour Member of Parliament for Hendon and vice chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health, has published a private member's bill, calling for the creation of an Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau Bill…
Over $170bn of damages could be sought in Madoff case - report
The US government is seeking more than $170bn in damages from disgraced fund manager Bernard Madoff, reports have said.
QBE to open Dubai office
Australian insurance giant QBE Insurance said it has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to open an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Employers are turning a blind eye to theft, says RSA
Over half of employees admit to pilfering from their employer but nine in ten businesses do not protect against staff theft, according to RSA research.
Bupa releases 2008 financial results
The private medical insurance (PMI) provider reported that its revenues from continuing operations increased by 39% last year to £5.87bn.
Torus appoints new US excess casualty head
Bermuda-domiciled insurer Torus said it has appointed Linc Trimble as its US head of excess casualty.
IIB calls for greater representation for brokers
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) is becoming "increasingly uncomfortable with the regulation of insurance mediation being lumped together with that of banks" according to Barbara Bradshaw, its chief executive.
IIB slams FSA on fees and levies
The Institute of Insurance Brokers is becoming "increasingly uncomfortable with the regulation of insurance mediation being lumped together with that of banks" according to Barbara Bradshaw, its chief executive.
Broker targets buys as its profit increases to £7.6m
Carole Nash has posted pre-tax profits of £7.6m (£6.3m) on turnover of £25m (£24.9m) for its last financial year ended 31st December 2008. It attributed the growth to the launch of ancillary products, increased operational efficiencies and a major…
Hiscox buoyed by reinsurance rate hikes
Lloyd's insurer Hiscox has reported a profit before tax of £105.2m in 2008 (2007:£237.2m) on gross premiums written of £1147.4m (2007:£1198.9m). The group combined ratio improved to 76.1% (2007: 84.4%).
CCV keeps spending
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Staffordshire-based Brian Potter & Associates.