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SBJ Group announces reshuffle
The SBJ Group has announced a host of organisational changes following Jim Clark’s decision to retire as chairman and chief executive of its subsidiary SBJ Limited.
Lloyd's syndicate closed
Direct insurer Admiral today announced that Court approval was obtained on 21 November 2007 for the transfer of the business of Lloyd's Syndicate 2004 to Admiral Insurance Company Limited, pursuant to Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act…
RSA wins M&S affinity deal
M&S Money is making changes to its pet insurance with Royal and Sun Alliance taking over as underwriter.
Axa review sees company predict fourfold rise in revenue
Nationwide, the provider of automotive crash repair services in the UK, has agreed what it descibes as "a significant extension" to its existing contract with Axa Insurance.
JLT links up with furniture provider
The Symphony Group has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson to manage its insurance and risk management programmes and pension arrangements.
It's time for change says Starling
The Association of British Insurers says the public wants “action” to prevent flood damage hitting the country on a similar scale to that suffered this year.
Four for M4
M4 Underwriting has recruited a senior motor fleet and commercial combined underwriter from Norwich ...
Hiscox catch hailed
Plum Underwriting, the household insurance agency owned by Somerville Holdings, has recruited two un...
Insurers seek VAT grace
New VAT proposals from the European Commission have been welcomed by the industry, but their applica...
What the papers said this week
Birmingham Evening Mail Festive revellers are saying it is a case of 'elf and safety' gone mad....
Penny black's insurance week
Last week, Penny brought you the news of A-ha's link with the insurance industry in the guise of for...
Appointment at Davies Lavery
Davies Lavery has recruited Janine Clark and Peter Blake as solicitors in its London accident and in...
Businesses warned about metal theft
AXA is advising businesses to guard themselves against metal theft after increased demand for metal from India and China raised prices - resulting in higher incidents of metal theft.
First female chair for body
Emma Dadson has taken over the chair of the British Damage Management Association.
Hiscox duo join firm ahead of merger
Niche household specialist Plum Underwriting has made two senior appointments in preparation for its planned merger with Oak Underwriting in 2008.
Oxfam: Disasters have quadrupled
Natural disasters have quadrupled over the last two decades, from an average of 120 a year in the ea...
Ping An: 4.18% stake in Fortis
Chinese life insurer Ping An Life has taken a 4.18% stake in European insurance giant Fortis, making...
Cyclone Sidr kills thousands
Winds of 150mph have killed more than 3000 people and destroyed and damaged more than a million home...
AIG gets nod for new UK insurance company
After the successful completion of a lengthy transfer process involving permission from the High Court and notification to millions of policy holders, it was announced today that a new name has been created in the general insurance industry.
Insurer unveils new CEO
Fabrice Desnos has been appointed chief executive of Euler Hermes UK.
RBS raids Groupama for motor director
RBS Insurance has appointed of Andrew Goldby as director of motor underwriting. He joins the business on January 2nd and will report to technical services director, Chris McKee.
Lorega begins life at new address
Claims advocate Lorega has moved its offices to 36 Leadenhall Street to take advantage of the £200m Loss Recovery and claims advocacy services market.
Appointment at The Cotswold Group
The Cotswold Group has expanded its management team with three new additions. Paul Ewen joins from N...
A nose for the right cover
Agriculture: Under-insurance exposure