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AWAC to raise $400m in NY IPO
Ending months of rumours, Bermudian specialty (re)insurer Allied World Assurance Holdings (AWAC) has...
Why 9/11 is still with us
Marc Jones examines the return of a cataclysmic loss the industry thought it had already paid
RSA in motor partnership with COBRA
Royal & SunAlliance has today announced a new personal lines motor proposition exclusively for members of the COBRA Network, an independent network of commercial brokers. The proposition, which will be available from 1 May 2006, has been designed in…
Former Airbus risk consultant joins Marsh
Marsh has appointed Andrew Grant as a senior risk consultant within the Property Risks team of its Risk Consulting Practice.
Insurer in fire epidemic warning
Figures released yesterday by Zurich Municipal, indicate that school fires cost an estimated £67m in 2005 - a £16m reduction from the previous year and the lowest figure in half a decade.
Davies relocates to a new site to grow business
Loss adjuster Davies has relocated from its west London headquarters to offices on a newly developed...
NU warns cover may be refused
Cover may be refused for businesses that fail to install burglar alarm systems that are compliant wi...
Drake refuseniks down to 10
The final 10 brokers that have failed to transfer unpaid premiums and unearned commissions relating ...
Industry mulls TV fraud campaign
The Association of British Insurers is considering a televised public awareness campaign to raise it...
Fraud team to expand to 20
Law firm Beachcroft Wansbroughs is planning to expand its new Manchester-based specialist claims val...
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Sirius turnover up but profits down
Insurance software specialist Sirius Financial Solutions saw its pre-tax profits fall to £340 229 in...
HBOS chief executive says business has been encouraging
James Crosby, chief executive of Halifax Bank of Scotland told investors this week the environment f...
Appointment at Fortis Insurance
Fortis Insurance has recruited Richard Harris as head of motor claims, where he will be responsible ...
Fall in profits for Tesco Personal Finance
Tesco Personal Finance has blamed competition in the motor market for a slight fall in profits at th...
Increase in sales for Direct Line
Direct Line has seen a 38% increase in online sales following a redesign of its website and a concen...
Appointment at Lloyd's
Lloyd's has made Ian Faragher chief operating officer of its new Chinese onshore reinsurance operati...
Appointment at Misys
Misys has made John Fitzsimons account manager to support brokers in the North region. He previously...
Aon launches benefits service
Aon has launched a general insurance-led corporate benefits service. Aon Select will provide home, m...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mail Direct Line reported that tailgating is the biggest cause of road rage on motorways. Its...
ATE market needs to repair image
Post Magazine is right to highlight the Rogers v Merthyr Tydfil appeal as one that should bring more...
Thatchgard launches new alarm system
With more than 70 fires since the beginning of the year, Thatchgard has launched an alarm system tha...
Lloyds TSB wins vacant Argos insurance contract
Lloyds TSB Insurance has won the tender to supply home and motor insurance to the customers of Argos following a competitive tender. The move is part of an expansion by Lloyds TSB Insurance into the corporate partnerships market to offer its products and…
Lloyd's appoints Faragher to China post
Lloyd's has appointed Ian Faragher as chief operating officer of its new Chinese onshore reinsurance operation in Shanghai, Lloyd's Reinsurance Company (China) Ltd.