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Novae reels in Horn
Novae Insurance is building its presence in the Midlands with the appointment of Bronwen Horn as its...
Staysure to offer new motor and home range online
Travel insurance specialist Staysure is set to launch new motor and home insurance brands online in partnership with Open GI.
New computer equipment product available by UK Facilities
Bolton-based wholesale broker UK Facilities and Norwich Union have released a new product to provide computer equipment insurance cover.
Compare the Market expands motor panel
Price comparison site Compare the Market has added twelve motor insurance brands to its panel in recent weeks.
Bluefin hires former Travelers marketing chief
Former Travelers marketing leader Peter Elliott has joined Bluefin Insurance Services as head of marketing.
Japan's Fuji Fire changes strategy; 600 jobs to go
(BESTWIRE) - Japan's Fuji Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. [85251] unveiled a strategic plan to rebuild its business with cost cuts, additional capital management cooperation with partners including American International Group [18540] and a shift in…
AIG collapse tied to value collapse in life sector
(BESTWIRE) The continued deterioration of American International Group Inc. is tied to the asset value collapse that is wreaking havoc across the life sector, AIG Chief Executive Officer Edward Liddy said after the company reported a record $61.7bn…
Helpucover offers car value protection
Helpucover.co.uk has increased its portfolio of products with the launch of its Car Value Protection cover.
AIG reports $61bn fourth quarter net loss
AIG, the embattled US insurer, reported net losses of $61.7bn for the fourth quarter of the year.
Former Axa boss Hubbard returns
Law firm Keoghs has appointed Peter Hubbard as non-executive director.
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...