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Colin Morgan and Richard Stafford - Appetite for construction
Quinn Direct has taken its fair share of knocks from detractors but the Irish insurer is now fighting back and ready to set the record straight. Colin Morgan and Richard Stafford talk to Ed Vinales about the company's plan for expansion, media…
Weather claims hit Lloyds TSB as GI operations dip £55m
Lloyds TSB this week reported that profit before tax from its general insurance operations decreased...
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New binding division
Lloyd's broker John Holman and Sons is creating a new division to handle all of its binding authorit...
Direct expansion hopes
Motor fleet insurance specialist Direct Commercial is hoping to double its business over the next tw...
Markel reports increase in diluted net income
Markel reported a 33% increase in diluted net income per share to $12.15 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 from $9.11 for the same period in 2006.
Jewellers' block - Diamond geezers
Mairi MacDonald reports on the glittering world of the jewellers' block industry
Aon outlines airline risk fears
Environmental pollution is the risk that most organisations expect to purchase a policy for over the...
Hiscox expands kidnap and ransom division
Hiscox has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of kidnap and ransom business from global broker...
Underwriting Risk Services launches superyacht line
Specialist yacht underwriting agency Underwriting Risk Services Ltd (URSL), has launched a support s...
QBE boss hits out at 'archaic' Lloyd's
QBE's chief executive Frank O'Halloran has described Lloyd's structures as "archaic" after members' ...
Heritage develops Maltese venture
Heritage Insurance Management has announced the formation of Trinity Lane Insurance and Setanta Insurance in Malta.
Lloyds TSB Insurance latest company to outline flood loses
Lloyds TSB this morning said the profit before tax from its general insurance operations decreased by £55m, to £59 million, as a result of a £57m increase in weather related claims. The bank said £45m was related to severe flooding in the UK in June. Net…
Zurich subsidiary outlines flood response
In response to the recent flooding across the UK, pleasurecraft insurers Zurich subsidiary Navigators & General is offering a free extension of cover which will allow flood victims to use their boats for residential use. The addition also extends…
Holmans sets up new arm
Lloyd’s broker John Holman and Sons is creating a new division to handle all of its binding authority business.
50 000 claims received after floods, says ABI
Insurers are currently handling over 50 000 claims following the recent floods, as well as the earlier flooding in Yorkshire, said the Association of British Insurers.
Gocompare issues flood warning
Insurance comparison site Gocompare.com says almost 30% of UK drivers may not be covered if their car is subjected to flood damage.
Chaucer predicts motor upturn as it sets syndicate forcecasts for 2008
Chaucer Syndicates, the managing agency of Chaucer Holdings, has submitted business plans to Lloyd’s for Syndicates 1084 and 1176 for the 2008 year of account.
D & G updates shareholders on merger talks
Domestic and General will today update shareholders with regards ongoing merger talks.
Think! campaign launch
Transport secretary Ruth Kelly launched a new £3m anti-drink driving campaign last week responding ...
Smart and Cook acquires to fill niche cover gap
Axa broking subsidiary Smart and Cook has moved to strengthen its niche commercial business, with th...
Reflecting business
News Comment - Insurance contract law
Hiscox kidnap portfolio
Hiscox has acquired a portfolio of kidnap and ransom business from global broker Aon. The business, ...