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Ex-AMG director Burley in second liability start up
Former Crawford and AMG director Simon Burley is poised to launch another new business on 1 November...
Fraud trends returning
At a briefing given jointly by Crawford & Company and RSA, Suzanne Kearney, director of SLS, a Crawf...
Appointment at Lockton
Lockton has expanded its financial solutions advisory team with the addition of two experts to advis...
GAB to handle blaze claim
GAB Robins has been appointed to handle the Chase Farm Hospital fire claim. The fire at the North Lo...
Allianz downplays exit
Allianz has become the latest insurer to withdraw from offering third-party fire and risk coverage a...
Ex-Catlin UK boss eyes diversification
The new underwriting chief at Jubilee Managing Agency has revealed the Lloyd's specialist insurer is...
Former AMG director launches new liability loss adjuster
Former AMG director Simon Burley has established a new liability adjusting business called Delta Claims Services. The company will open for business on 1 November.
Bluecycle's new MD predicts year of growth for salvage sector
The future of the salvage industry is being driven by the rising cost of vehicle repair through parts and labour, says Guy Spence Bluecycle’s new managing director.
GAB appointed to investigate major claim
GAB Robins has been appointed to handle the Chase Farm Hospital fire claim, the company said today.
Synergy launches into high-end premiums
Synergy Insurance Services has officially launched into the high-net worth market with Synergy Private Clients, the company announced today.
AA director admits surprise as household premiums fall
The latest benchmark AA British insurance premium index of home insurance premiums recorded quarterly rise in the average quoted premium for an annual buildings insurance policy, which now stands at £213.32, about £3 or 1.8 per cent higher than the…
Motor premiums up 7.6% in 12 months claims survey
The latest figures from the AA’s benchmark British insurance premium index show UK average premium quoted for an annual comprehensive insurance policy rose 3.1 per cent or £22 over the past quarter, a similar rise to the previous three months. Over the…
Jubilee hires new director of underwriting
Jubilee Managing Agency, the specialist Lloyd’s insurer, said it has appointed Andreas Loucaides, the former chief executive of Catlin UK, as director of underwriting to expand its portfolio and diversify its product and business class offerings.
Airmic warned that credit crunch is "breeding ground for fraud"
Association of Insurance and Risk Managers members have been warned to be on their guard against employers' liability claims.
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...