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Lloyd's takes Swiss Re exec for Beijing post
Lloyd's said it has appointed Ms Bin Yang as the Chief Representative for its Beijing representative office.
Liberty launches new environmental unit
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has launched a new environmental impairment liability underwriting unit for the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe and the Middle East.
NU in cannabis warning
Norwich Union today warned landlords to be extra vigilant when vetting tenants and inspecting their properties, with cases of residential cannabis farming continuing to rise.
Helphire consolidates business
Helphire has consolidated its Helphire UK and Albany Assistance business units into a single accident management business unit.
HSBC launch broker platform
Following launch on the HSBC Platform 24 broker platform, over 400 brokers have signed up for access to the product.
Crisis management product launched
Arnold Fisher has introduced crisis management and crisis public relations protection as an add-on to their tour operator liability and travel agents insurance products.
Axa PPP environmental scheme receives BSI stamp of approval
Axa PPP healthcare's efforts to minimise its impact on the environment have been recognised with a s...
Fraud threat higher than in last recession, says EMB
Claims fraud is the biggest threat that insurers face during the current recession, according to Jul...
What the media said this week
BBC Online Insurance companies have been told any cuts to the value of with-profits funds must ...
RSA acquires bodyshop
RSA has acquired a new 'quality repair centre' in Stockport, making it the insurer's sixth automotiv...
Dick Smith - Online deals on wheels
HBC managing director Dick Smith realised that to remain a prominent salvage player the company would have to evolve - and the internet would be the perfect platform upon which to reinvent itself. Jonathan Swift explains
H&L estate agent link-up
Home and Legacy has teamed up with estate agency network Sequence to provide landlords with rent and...
Admiral backs young driver safety initiative
Admiral is backing a local authority initiative to reduce dangerous driving among young people by re...
Appointment at Lloyd's
Lloyd's has made a number of appointments to its council and franchise board. Lord Levene was re-e...
Barry Smith & Mark Cliff - Joint effort
Former Axa colleagues Barry Smith and Mark Cliff meet again, this time at Fortis. Jonathan Swift finds out what the future of the company will look like now that it has their combined expertise
Suitors emerge for Chaucer
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer has confirmed it has received a number of approaches for its entire issued s...
Appointment at Total Accident Management
Total Accident Management has appointed Penny Stoolman as managing director. Ms Stoolman's appoint...
Allianz in new agency deal
Allianz Retail has teamed up with specialist underwriting agency Kinetic to offer brokers niche clas...
Australia blaze costs rise
The bush fires that swept through a number of states in Australia killing 200 people could cost insu...
Jobs threat at Helphire
Up to 130 staff could face redundancy at Helphire after the company entered a consultation process. ...
Brokers knocking at Under Your Roof's door
A website designed to help homeowners buy the correct level of insurance cover is attracting unexpec...
FSA warns on broker
The Financial Services Authority has issued a consumer warning about A Razzaq Insurance Brokers.
Axa PPP environmental scheme receives BSI stamp of approval
Axa PPP healthcare's efforts to minimise its impact on the environment have been recognised with a s...
Allianz in new agency deal
Allianz Retail has teamed up with specialist underwriting agency Kinetic to offer brokers niche clas...