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North of the Border: abolition of 'Mixed Doubles' rule in Scotland
On 29 June 1993 the late Lord Johnston, then Alan Johnston QC, dean of the Faculty of Advocates - le...
TCS warns insurers to tackle rising claims costs
Credit hire and repair claims are projected to cost the insurance industry £1.2bn this year, according to Endsleigh Insurance's claims handling organisation, TCS.
Keelan Westall revamps property scheme for brokers
Keelan Westall, part of the property and commercial division of Barbon Insurance Group, has revamped its property solutions for brokers.
Liberty Mutual makes leadership changes at all but one of its units
(BESTWIRE) - As part of what its chairman, president and chief executive officer calls a "long-term succession plan," Liberty Mutual Group of Insurance Cos. announced changes to three of the company's four business units.
Demand for reinsurance surging say Munich Re
Demand for reinsurance products has surged as a result of the financial crisis, Munich Re said today.
AIR launches inland flood model
Catastrophe modelling company AIR Worldwide Corporation has launched an inland flood model for Great Britain.
Corporation tax increase on small businesses postponed
The 1p tax increase for small businesses, from 21% to 22%, set to be introduced next year has been suspended by chancellor Alistair Darling in his pre-Budget report today.
New emergency protection policy launched for individuals
Assurant Solutions has written a new type of insurance cover for individuals designed to provide assistance in the event of an accident or emergency.
Totty outlines First Assist restructure
First Assist Legal Protection is restructuring its business areas to focus on growth opportunities in 2009.
KGM increases capacity to £73m
KGM Motor Insurance has increased capacity for 2009 by 35%.
Aegis forms leisure team with ex-QBE underwriters
Aegis London has appointed Peter Lodge and Stephen Kiedish from QBE to form a new UK leisure team to underwrite risks across the leisure industry.
Assurant Solutions launches roaming cover
Assurant Solutions, a global provider of specialised insurance and insurance-related products, has created a new type of insurance cover for individuals that acts as a virtual 'best friend' – taking care of an individual in a crisis.
Hiscox veteran leaves the board
Hiscox has made several changes to its board.
Alliance warns retailers of rise in fraud
Alliance Corporate Risk Management has warned as the UK economic situation deteriorates, previous efforts to lower retail crime could be wiped out.
ABI calls on government for flood action
The Association of British Insurers is calling on Chancellor Alistair Darling to use Monday's pre-budget report to bring forward its spending plans on vital flood defences, the organisation said today.
AIR counts cost of California wildfires
Risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has estimated total insured losses from the Freeway Complex, Sayre and Tea Fires in Southern California will range between $600m (£368m) and $800m.
Chubb updates UHNW product
Chubb Insurance has launched a newly enhanced policy for ultra high net worth clients (UHNW). Masterpiece Signature offers cover for homes, cars and possessions. The new covers are effective 1 January 2009.
Benfield Corporate Risk in marine ransom insurance offering
Benfield Corporate Risk, the corporate insurance and risk intermediary, has announced the availability of a dedicated and exclusive Marine Ransom Extortion policy following the recent capture of a Saudi Arabian oil tanker by Somali pirates.
California wildfires cost over $787m in estimated home losses
Over $787m worth of homes have been lost as a result of the Southern California wildfires, First American has said.
XL Insurance appoints aviation chief
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital, has appointed Christopher O'Gwen as chief underwriting officer of global aerospace.
NU awards facilities contract to GSH
Facilities and energy management company GSH Group has secured a five-year, multi-million pound contract to deliver technical facilities services across a portfolio of more than 70 premises for Norwich Union.
Christmas shopping with the Prince's Trust
Up to thirty Prince's Trust supported businesses will be selling an array of unuusual Christmas presents at a special fayre in London on Monday 24 November. Incisive Media is a supporter of the Prince's Trust and a founder member of the Insurance…
Chubb enhances UHNW product
Chubb Insurance has announced it will launch a new enhanced policy for its ultra high net worth clients next year.
Swiss Life opens new office in Dubai
Switzerland-based insurer Swiss Life has opened a new office in Dubai to deal with insurance intermediation.