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Appointment at Centor
Chris Tebbitt has joined Centor to head up a newly formed corporate risks division within the compan...
Appointment at Towergate
Roger Wylie has joined the motor fleet department at Towergate London Market as an account handler. ...
Crawford announces restructuring
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has today announced an organisational change to consolidate its UK and CEMEA regions. Following the recent appointment of Jeff Bowman to the role of chief operating officer of Global Property & Casualty Services, Crawford…
CFS creates new GI operation
Co-operative Financial Services this morning announced the creation of CIS General Insurance Ltd, which will insure all new and renewing Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) motor, home and commercial products.
Zurich calls off sale
Zurich Financial Services said itself and Hellman & Friedman have jointly agreed not to proceed with the sale of Zurich's wholly owned US-based Universal Underwriters Group, citing regulatory matters.
Broker Assistance appoints operations director
Motor claims specialist Broker Assistance has appointed Steve Rigby as its Operations Director.
New underwriting agency for London market
A new specialist lines underwriting agency has opened in the London market with the launch of Amalfi Underwriting Limited. Amalfi will underwrite $25m of premium income in its first year of operation and has appointed Peter Smith as director of…
Budget appoints InsureandGo
Budget Group has appointed travel experts InsureandGo to the group’s travel insurance offering.
First Assist ATE product "validated" in advance of Costs Office decision
Withy King Solicitors has settled a First Assist “Pursuit” insurance premium claim at £105,000, three weeks prior to a detailed assessment hearing which was listed in the Supreme Court Costs Office (SCCO).
Cooper Gay in marine kidnap for ransom launch
Intermediaries Cooper Gay and Seacurus have teamed up to launch Crew Seacure, a new marine kidnap for ransom insurance policy.
Edward Symmons acquires John Foord and Company
Edward Symmons has acquired the business of John Foord and Company for an undisclosed sum. John Foor...
Car and home premiums remain static
Premiums for both car and home insurance remained static over the last three months of 2005, followi...
Insurer throws down motor fraud gauntlet
Insurers are allowing uninsured drivers to escape prosecution by not incorporating a certain fraud c...
Expert opinion not taken as fact
Jakto Transport v Hall (Court of Appeal - 9 November 2005)
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Direct Line launches no-claims promise
Direct Line has launched a no-claims promise, enabling motorists to save hundreds of pounds on their...
Trade body sees sales decline with the FSA
A motor dealers' association has stopped short of calling for wholesale changes to Financial Service...
What the papers said this week
The Sunday Telegraph Who is the 'voice talent' behind Mr Mouse, Esure's podgy blue rodent? Believe ...
NU signs international healthcare deal
International healthcare provider, Goodhealth Worldwide, has signed a new underwriting agreement with Norwich Union Insurance.
Home and motor premiums static says AA Insurance
Premiums for both car and home insurance remained static over the last three months of 2005, following small increases during the previous quarter, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Insurers 'still finding regulation tough'
A year on from GI-Day, insurers are continuing to find regulation a struggle, according to Huntswood, a provider of professional services to the retail financial services industry. Huntswood’s poll of insurers reveals that a fifth (22%) of insurers are…
Equity Insurance Group acquires broker
Equity Insurance Group, today announced the successful acquisition of Coventry based insurance broker, Needham Insurance Services. The move continues the expansion of its UK high street presence. The branch, which has four employees, will continue to…
Edward Symmons makes acquisition
Edward Symmons has acquired the business of John Foord & Company for an undisclosed sum. John Foord & Company, established in 1828 is a firm of industrial plant and machinery valuers, and a founder member of the international Valuation Research Group …
XL Capital shuffles top team
XL Capital has announced the appointment of Sarah Street to the position of chief investment officer designate and James Veghte to the position of chief executive of Reinsurance General Operations. In addition, Ms Street and Mr Veghte will join the…