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Hiscox redomicile plan moves closer
Hiscox today said that work has progressed with regards to moving its domicile to Bermuda. "Work has progressed on the move and we will make a more detailed statement on this at the time of the half-year results," the insurer continued.
Cullum names first broker buy
Recently launched acquisition vehicle Cullum Capital Ventures has announced its first broker purchase - Moffatt Saunders based in Ware in Hertfordshire.
Inter Resolve completes IT system roll-out
InterResolve, the independent claims resolution specialist, has announced that a bespoke case management system, developed to its specification by Eclipse Legal Systems, has been delivered and installed.
Cunningham Lindsey receives RoSPA award
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has received an Occupational Health & Safety Award for 2006, from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Beazley planning far eastern push
Beazley has increased its stake to 100% in Asia Pacific Underwriting Agency Limited, a Hong Kong based insurance underwriting agency, that sources business throughout Asia from brokers.
UIA Insurance launches its website
UIA Insurance has launched its website, enabling customers to purchase its home, travel, pet and mot...
ABI fights small claims challenge
Association of British Insurers members fully back the need for reform of the UK compensation system...
Appointment at Oval
Simon Shaw has joined Oval as group finance director. Based in the company's head office in Wakefiel...
Munters moves into temporary housing
Damage restoration firm Munters is diversifying its business model with a national temporary housing...
Appointment at RK Harrison
Nick Coles has been appointed head of RK Harrison's claims department. Formerly chief adjuster of th...
Rally cry to the delegates
Rehabilitation
Suicide can be part of chain
Corr v IBC Vehicles (Court of Appeal - 31 March 2006)
Veale Wasbrough Lawyers appoint managing parnter
Veale Wasbrough Lawyers has made Simon Pizzey its managing partner for a third successive term of of...
Adjusters secure Lloyds TSB panel
GAB Robins and Cunningham Lindsey have been retained on Lloyds TSB Insurance's loss adjusting panel,...
ICICI One Source opens centres in Northern Ireland
Indian outsourcing company ICICI One Source is opening centres in Northern Ireland, creating 1000 jo...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mirror New cars are almost impossible to steal, a car thief claimed last week. He told the Br...
Broker Assistance wins contract
Broker Assistance has won a contract to handle claims for Oval Group's Nottingham, Leicester and Lut...
Appointment at Bennetts
Barry Dickson has been made dealer manager at Bennetts, where he will be responsible for launching t...
Swinton targets 40 for acquisition
Swinton expects to acquire approximately 40 brokers this year, the consolidator said as it announced...
Swift-Find.com launches online database of looted art
Swift-Find.com claimed to have launched the largest international online database of Nazi Era looted...
Fromer Axa boss Calder gets third non-exec role
Broker Assistance has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Colin Calder as non-executive director.
Equity signs 3 year affinity deal with Skipton building society
Equity Insurance Group today has announced it has entered into an affinity agreement with Skipton Building Society to offer Skipton branded insurance products to their customers.
Swinton hails its acquisition model
Swinton has predicted "a steady level of acquisition activity during 2006", having recently acquired a series of broker businesses. The value of purchases made by Swinton in the past 6 months has reached over £16m gross premium income and covers 50 000…