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AWAC files $400m New York IPO
Ending months of rumours, Bermudian specialty (re)insurer Allied World Assurance Holdings (AWAC) has...
Tropical Cyclone Larry hits NE Australia
Northeast Australia has been hit by Tropical Cyclone Larry, which has caused widespread devastation....
100 years on
Earthquake centenary
Lighting up the sky
The satellite insurance market has had a run of good luck recently. Marc Jones looks at what's finally been going right in the eternal night of space
D&G predicts profits at top of expectations
Warranty specialist Domestic & General Group has updated investors on trading for the twelve months to 31 March 2006, prior to entering its close period.
THB Risk Solutions launches new facility
Peterborough-based THB Risk Solutions has launched a new motor trade facility backed by Axa Insuranc...
Why doesn't ethical Co-op practise what it preaches?
I am saddened to find that the Co-operative Insurance Society and its sister orgnaisation, the Co-op...
Ace job cuts set to follow UK business restructure
Hundreds of jobs could go at Ace European Group this year as part of a UK restructure that will see ...
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Appointment at Argent
Argent has made Steve Hall manager of its Manchester office. Mr Hall joins from GAB Robins where he ...
Commentary - PL must be seen through insureds' eyes
In two recent cases on the interpretation of public liability policies brought under the Third Parti...
Appointment at XL Capital
Donal Kelly, who has been with the XL group for six years, has been appointed country manager and de...
Swinton makes record profits
Personal lines specialist Swinton has hailed growth in its household book after the broker reported record trading profits of £29.6m for 2005.
Cyclone Larry damage $250m and rising
Insured losses from Cyclone Larry, which hit north eastern Australia last week, are continuing to rise, with insurers reporting that about 12,500 claims worth A$250m have been received.
Arguments over pre-accident values causing delays for motor insurers
The lack of consistent, auditable and transparent processes for identifying the pre-accident value of written-off vehicles is prolonging an atmosphere of conflict between insurers and policyholders. EurotaxGlass’s, the company behind the Glassmatix…
Lloyd's and Markel woo Italian brokers
Lloyd’s of London and Markel International, have taken London to Italy when they embarked on a series of Italian roadshows, introducing Italian producers to the opportunities that lie in the Lloyd’s Franchise and at Markel.
Fortis sponsorship becomes talking point
Insurer Fortis has continued its sponsorship of a Chartered Insurance Institute local institute trai...
Speedy win
Motorcycle hire and repair company Bikers Legal Defence has signed a six-figure sponsorship deal wit...
Hiscox opens Hiscox USA
Hiscox has opened Hiscox USA, its underwriting operation offering cover for small and mid-sized US p...
Motor insurer KGM devises 2infinity
Lloyd's motor insurer KGM has devised 2infinity, a policy that permits holders to include multiple v...
Fortis UK sees profits increase by 22%
Fortis UK saw its profits before tax increase by 22% to £66.4m for the year ending 31 December 2005....
Appointment at Concordia Consultancy
Concordia Consultancy has made Adam Humphrey a senior consultant. He is a chartered insurance practi...