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RSA moves quickly to appoint broker chief
Royal and Sun Alliance's rapid replacement of its outgoing broker managing director has been attribu...
Biba links up with Cunninghams for valuation service
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new valuations scheme with partner member Cunningham Lindsey Valuation Services.
Aviva enters Polish motor market
Aviva’s Polish operation, Commercial Union Poland, is to enter the direct motor insurance market, taking advantage of the burgeoning growth in car ownership and the population’s rapidly rising levels of disposable income.
100% coverage on costs within group policies for just 10% excess payment
MediCare International has introduced two benefits to its group schemes.
Aon strengthens marine team
Aon's marine team has recruited a duo of cargo specialists, Kevin Brown and Tony Achinelli, to work alongside Paul White who was appointed head of the Americas liability team last month. Darren Carr has also been promoted to leader of ports &…
Fortis reports GWP increase over Q1 2006
Fortis reported a strong start to 2007 with a 14% increase in GWP during its first quarter.
Davies launches new loss unit
A dedicated Special and Complex Loss Unit has been established by Davies Chartered Loss Adjusters based in the firm's new premises in Guildford.
Clark quits adjuster Crawford
Jonathan Clark, senior vice president of quality and compliance at Crawford and Company, has been recruited by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme to become director of claims for the organisation.
Allianz 1st quarter results: “Attractive despite increased weather losses”
Allianz revealed a first quarter profit before tax of £ 48.6m for 2006 a fraction below last years figure of £48.7m. Net written premium had increased by £13.1m to £290.9m over the same period and the insurer’s combined ratio has improved to 96.1%, down…
S&P: SCOR and Converium ratings unchanged by merger deal
Ratings agency Standard & Poors has affirmed both SCOR and Converium’s financial strength ratings at A- following the Converium board’s unanimous acceptance of a revised takeover offer from the French reinsurer.
Stamping out the 'culture of contempt'
Reform is high on the agenda of the Claims Club, as the industry sees itself challenged to respond to two major consultation papers on personal injury claims and insurance contract law. Lynn Rouse reports
Law firm pulls plug on defendant legal work
Law firm Silverbeck Rymer is pulling out of defendant work in favour of becoming a claimant-only bus...
Penny Black's insurance week
Dedication, that's what you need, said the late Roy Castle. Penny was always a fan of this mantra, h...
Appointment at Arista
Arista has appointed Alan Bradbrook as motor trade underwriter following the launch of its new motor...
Allianz Commercial revamps motor trade policy
Following extensive customer research, Allianz Commercial has re-launched its motor trade product with a range of new and significantly improved features.
Carbon offset car insurance launched
ibuyeco, a new eco-friendly car insurance scheme that will offset 100% of customers’ CO2 emissions for the duration of their policy and help make a contribution towards tackling global climate change, has been launched.
Report reveals rising cost of fraud
Fraudulent insurance claims are now costing insurers and honest customers over £4 million every day, according to figures released today by the ABI. Initial findings from ABI research estimate the annual cost of insurance fraud to be £1.6bn.
GMAC buys Provident for £170m
GMAC Insurance, the insurance business of GMAC Financial Services, has today entered into an agreement to acquire Provident Insurance, the UK based automotive insurance division of Provident Financial.
Defendants seek to join Thameside as second indexation case goes against insurers
The Judgment in Corbett v South Yorkshire Strategic Health Authority was handed down by His Honour Judge Bullimore earlier today. Kennedys, instructed by the NHS Litigation Authority, represented the Defendant.
DCA proposes widening eligability for claimants
A consultation paper proposing changes to parts of the civil law on damages was published today by the Department for Constitutional Affairs.
Novae appoints specialist FI underwriter
Novae has hired a financial institutions underwriter for emerging markets and commercial crime in the UK regional market.
Chubb merges personal lines and accident
Chubb has merged its personal lines division and accident and health business under one head, follow...
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