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Chubb looks to Ace for new senior underwriter
Chubb Insurance has appointed Neil Marking as senior accident and health underwriter for the London region at Chubb Insurance Europe, with immediate effect.
Swiss Re rights issue unlikely in 2009
It is unlikely that troubled Swiss reinsurer Swiss Re may raise money in a rights issue unless it absorbs over 9bn CHF of asset losses in 2009, said analysts at Deutsche Bank.
Novae in Midlands regional push
Novae Insurance has appointed Bronwen Horn as development underwriter in Birmingham to spearhead its presence in the Midlands market.
Age restriction would lead to higher insurance costs, says ABI
Customer could face higher insurance premiums if the Equalities Bill restricts the use of age in assessing risk, the ABI has warned.
Lloyd's insurers' rights issues push
Catlin, Beazley and Hardy Underwriting moved to raise millions of pounds worth of funds last month t...
Admiral expects increase in pre-tax profits
Admiral Group is expected to report an increase in pre-tax profits to between £193m and £202.5m for 2008.
Hartford downgraded by S&P
Standard & Poor's has lowered its counterparty credit rating on troubled US insurer Hartford Financial Services Group.
HBoS and Lloyds TSB increase insurance profits
Halifax Bank of Scotland's general insurance profits increased to £365m compared to £232m the previous year, although the business as a whole made a £10.8bn loss.
Hiscox makes management changes
Hiscox has said that Charles Dupplin, currently chairman of Hiscox's art and private client division and director of mergers and acquisitions, will succeed Rob Childs as chief executive of Hiscox Bermuda. Charles will take up this new role in April 2009,…
Axa Corporate Solutions reports 8.2% growth in turnover in 2008
Axa Corporate Solutions recorded a 8.2% growth in turnover in 2008, reaching €1.954bn (£1.748bn), while underlying earnings were up by 16.8% at €113m (£101m).
MMA Insurance launches new motor trade product
Broker insurer MMA Insurance has launched a new product designed to offer smaller motor traders cover for their premises and liabilities.
MMA launches Internal Risks proposition
Broker insurer MMA Insurance has launched a new Motor Trade Internal Risks product. It has been developed following feedback from MMA's broker base and is designed to offer smaller motor traders cover for their premises and liabilities.
LIU Europe creates new UK crisis management team
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has created a UK-based crisis management team.
Barbon backs film initiative
The property and commercial division of Barbon Insurance Group has launched a short film competition...
Swiftcover model to be used for Axa brand push
Axa Insurance has seen its personal lines business overtake its commercial lines portfolio in terms ...
Penny Black's insurance week
With the Six Nations rugby tournament in full swing, Penny was surprised to hear that one of the s...
Legal network looks to increase membership
A New national network of law firms is looking to team up with insurance companies to provide local ...
Enterprise benefits
Claire Rowland, UK sales manager of insurance, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, told delegates at the Motor Cl...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
AFA opens Dublin branch to aid EU foreign national claims
London-based specialist claims firm Anglo French Adjusters is opening an office in Dublin where it w...
Top 10 Post stories
The top 10 stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: 1. Fortis steps in as Axa and Prima...
UK law warned of threat
UK law firms are at high risk of being sued by their partners and employees for employment law breac...
Plum targets underserved MNW market
Underwriting agency Plum is targeting the "underserved" broker-led mid-net-worth market with a new h...
Georgia tornades may cost $35m
(BESTWIRE) - About a dozen tornadoes that swirled their way through Georgia are estimated to have caused $35m in insured losses, said Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine.