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RSA boss asks to meet minister over flood cuts
Royal and Sun Alliance's chief executive Bridget McIntyre is set to meet the minister for climate ch...
Alliance and Leicester motor market U-turn
Banking giant Alliance and Leicester has re-entered the motor market with a new partner, just a year...
Davies Liability NI move
Investigation and claims handling specialist Davies Liability has entered the Northern Ireland marke...
Appointment at Direct Choice
AA Insurance has appointed Jon Morrell as deputy managing director of its subsidiary, Newmarket-base...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical has appointed Ronan Foley as country manager for Ireland, based in Dublin. Mr Foley j...
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Car-rate rise continues
The cost of an average annual comprehensive car insurance premium rose by 4.35% to nearly £806 over ...
Ace combines divisions
International insurer Ace has combined its Global Markets and European divisions to be known as Ace ...
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Equity buys Open + Direct
Equity Insurance Group has announced its agreement to acquire Northern Ireland based broker Open + Direct Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum. The deal, it claims, will make Equity the largest insurance broker in Northern Ireland.
CNA hires trio to strengthen casualty team
CNA announced today that it has strengthened its London casualty team by making three new key appointments.
GAB Robins expands team
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has named three new field quality managers and is recruiting for an additional two managers as part of its plan to expand and further enhance its field operations’ capability.
Warranty insurer wins local authority deal
New homes warranty provider MD Insurance Services has secured a partnership agreement with the Local Authority Building Control to provide new home warranties.
AA Insurance: Motor premiums rise the highest since records began
The cost of an average annual car insurance premium rose sharply over the last quarter of 2006 to its highest ever level, the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index claims.
Morrell joins Direct Choice as deputy MD
AA Insurance has announced that Jon Morrell is to join the business as deputy managing director of its subsidiary, Newmarket-based broker Direct Choice. He will report to its managing director, Adrian Parry.
Insurer toasts victory over RSA in contested car hire claim
Royal and Sun Alliance stands to pay "substantial" legal costs in a dispute over a £610 replacement car hire claim, according to insurer DAS. The order to pay the claim and full costs was made in the High Court by the Hon Mr Justice Morison.
Lloyd's CEO pays tribute to departing director
Lloyds chief executive Richard Ward has paid tribute to Julian James, director worldwide markets, who is leaving the market to join broker Lockton International at the end of April.
Former Chubb boss takes the reins at Ecclesiastical Ireland
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed Ronan Foley as country manager for Ireland, based in Dublin. Mr Foley joins Ecclesiastical from Chubb where he was a UK regional manager responsible for their operations in the South East of England.
Alliance & Leicester signs affinity deal with Equity
Equity Insurance Group has signed an affinity partnership for motor insurance with financial services group Alliance & Leicester. The Essex based insurer secured the three-year deal following a competitive tender.
Alliance & Leicester enters car insurance market
Alliance & Leicester enters the car insurance market today with a pledge that it will beat any renewal quote by £10.
Davies Liability opens office in Northern Ireland
Investigation and claims handling specialist Davies Liability has entered the Northern Ireland market with the opening of a Belfast office.
KPMG to face tribunal over Independent's collapse
KPMG is set to face a Joint Disciplinary Tribunal over the £1bn collapse of Independent Insurance company in 2001.
Acturis extends commercial package lead with Allianz
Acturis is now live via iMarket with Allianz for its autorated offices and surgeries package product.
Catlin appoints US chief financial officer
Catlin Group Limited announces the appointment of Peter Presperin as chief financial officer of Catlin US, Catlin’s underwriting platform in the United States.