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Ace's latest loss protection product unveiled
Leading insurer ACE European Group has launched Computerguard, the latest in its suite of loss protection products to cover financial losses relating to IT hardware and system problems.
Admiral expected to post £50m+ profit in tomorrow's interims
Motor insurer Admiral will announce results for the six months ended 30 June 2005 on Tuesday 6 September 2005. The consensus market expectation is for the Group to report a 2005 interim core profit of £56.6 million.
Child arsonists targeted by new crackdown
Zurich Municipal and Cunningham Lindsey have launched a ‘name and shame’ initiative to deter graffiti, vandalism and arson in schools.
McLarens Young incorporates in Japan
McLarens Young International has announced the formation of a new company; McLarens Young Japan YK, with its first office in Japan.
Heath Lambert appoints corporate rescue specialist Hamill
The Board of broker Heath Lambert Group has appointed Keith Hamill as non-executive Chairman. Mr Hamill has wide senior management experience across a range of industries in the private equity and public sectors. He is currently Chairman of Travelodge,…
RSA publishes guide to The Courts Act
Royal & SunAlliance has published management guidelines to assist businesses in addressing the changes in legislation to personal injury claims.
Cox splits underwriting between volume and specialist lines
Cox Insurance Holdings has appointed John Josiah and Keith Charlton as joint active underwriters of Equity Red Star – Lloyd’s Syndicate 218 – from 1 January 2006. Ray White, the current active underwriter, will continue with the group as underwriting…
Know your agency: Jon Gregory Insurance Recruitment
Understanding the specialisms of recruitment consultants is important. Proprietor Jon Gregory gives the lowdown on Jon Gregory Insurance Recruitment
Appointment at Markel
Markel has promoted Mark Warrilow to head its crime book of business within the company's specialty ...
Subsidence charter hollow and worthless
As one of the few loss assessors who have specialised in subsidence claims for the past 25 years...
Appointment at Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold has appointed James Pilgrim-Morris as special counsel in the firm...
AA in motor panel warning over changes
One of the UK's leading brokers has told insurers it will have to exclude them from its motor insura...
Travel insurance complaints rise again
'Cowboy' travel insurance providers are being driven out of the market following Financial Services ...
Appointment at Budget
Clive Fulcher has been appointed as senior manager, motor products at Budget. Mr Fulcher will be res...
Hiscox estimates profit increase
Hiscox has estimated increases in profit for Syndicate 33's 2003 and 2004 years of account. It predi...
Appointment at Cox
Cox insurance has appointed former Wellington Underwriting chief executive Julian Avery, left, as it...
Appointment at Universal Salvage
Universal Salvage has made Matthew Briggs chief operating officer. Mr Briggs will be responsible for...
Fortis points finger at direct rivals
Fortis has highlighted continued growth in its travel, small to medium-sized enterprise commercial a...
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BHSF signs new deal with Vauxhall
BHSF has signalled its relief at signing 5,000 policies from Vauxhall motors so soon after losing half that number when MG Rover collapsed.
Equitas makes $300m settlement
Equitas announced today that it has agreed settlements with a further 6 major policyholders at a total cost of $300 million. Included within these agreements are settlements with Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, Crane Company and Congoleum Corporation.
Fortis GWP creeps up, but motor book falters
Fortis Insurance UK has reported overall gross written premiums for the second quarter 2005 of £297m, an increase of 1% over the same period in 2004 (Q2 £294m).
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