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AIG cancels $8m worth of junkets to appease New York attorney general
Following a meeting with the New York State attorney general Andrew Cuomo, AIG chief executive officer and chairman Edward Liddy has agreed to take several significant actions with respect to expenditures at AIG.
Ascot names new CEO
Andrew Brooks, currently chief underwriting officer of Ascot Underwriting, has been named chief executive officer, with immediate effect.
American Safety Reinsurance grabs senior underwriter from Catlin
American Safety Reinsurance,(ASRE) has said that Nicholas Pascall has been appointed chief underwriting officer.
IAG confirms bidders in line for UK businesses
Insurance Australia Group says it is in discussions with trade and private equity companies over the...
Quick wins show the power of Cesar
Within two weeks of its official launch, a new insurer-backed police unit dedicated to tracing and r...
Network aims for room to move with new head office
Broker Network is moving to new offices three times the size of its current premises as part of its ...
Stanford joins Equity
Equity Red Star has appointed Andrew Stanford as underwriting manager at its recently opened Birming...
Nicholls returns to adjusting
Former GAB Robins UK chief executive officer Clive Nicholls is to join Crawford and Company, returni...
Appointment at Ace
Ace Global Markets has appointed Russell Burgess as underwriting manager, accident and health, with ...
Insurers warned over CCTV change
The industry has been warned that changes to CCTV regulations could affect thousands of UK businesse...
IFB helps stop multi million pound 'cash for crash' scam
Police have arrested the director of an accident management company for conspiracy to defraud UK motor insurers as part of a 'cash for crash' scam this morning.
Beazley reports rise in GWP to £595.4m
Beazley Group has reported a 1% increase in gross written premium, up to £595.4m from £588.9m, as part of its interim results.
Former Aon director joins RSA to build global broker ties
RSA has today announced the appointment of Peter Jackson as its new group sales director.
Lockton expands financial services team
US broker Lockton has expanded its financial solutions advisory team with the addition of two experts to advise Lockton's insurance clients on collateral, risk finance and credit issues.
Ex-GAB CEO Nicholls to return to loss adjusting sector
Former GAB Robins UK chief executive Clive Nicholls is to return to the loss adjusting sector in 2009.
Arthur J Gallagher buys stake in Australian broker
Arthur J Gallagher (Aus) has acquired a 40% stake in Specialised Broking Associates, an energy and natural resources broker in Perth, Western Australia, for an undisclosed sum.
LSG and The Co-operative Bank offer new current account packages
Lifestyle Services Group (LSG) and The Co-operative Bank have launched a new product allowing consumers to tailor their own current account benefits package.
XL says investment portfolio value tumbled between $1-1.2bn in Q3
XL Capital has said its investment portfolio tumbled between $1 bn - $1.2bn in the third quarter of 2008.
Novae recuits senior HCC duo to head liability unit
Novae Syndicates Limited has appointed Janet Edey and Matthew Carr jointly to head its Syndicate 2007 management liability unit.
Former XL boss joins Torus as CEO
Torus Insurance today announced that it has appointed Clive Tobin as the group’s chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2009. He will succeed interim Chief executive officer David Hope who will continue as chief underwriting officer.
Integra awards high achiever for outstanding service
A Tesco Personal Finance contact centre agent has won the first of 2008's Integra Insight Contact Ce...
Increase in car part theft
Norwich Union claims data has revealed claims involving stolen catalytic converters have increased b...
Injuries Board's payout set to top EUR500m
The Injuries Board in Ireland has awarded EUR113m (£87.5m) to almost 5000 claimants in the first hal...
Heath Lambert retail deal
Heath Lambert's Manchester office has secured a multi-year appointment as insurance broker and emplo...