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British Insurance Awards 2011: A star performance
YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR AWARD - WINNER - TOM STEPHENSON, WILLIS
British Insurance Awards 2011: The dynamic duo
THE TECHNOLOGY AWARD – WINNER – WILLIS AND ACTURIS
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Winners speak out from BIA 2011
Re-live the 2011 British Insurance Awards with this short video featuring many of the winners giving their responses to being acclaimed at the Royal Albert Hall.
Assurant Solutions appoints new European legal director
Assurant Solutions has appointed Christian Graville as European legal director.
Assurant Solutions appoints new European legal director
Assurant Solutions has appointed Christian Graville as European legal director.
Dry weather sparks fire risk
Ecclesiastical has warned that buildings with traditional thatched roofs face an increased fire risk as months of uncharacteristically warm conditions with below average rainfall in England and Wales have left thatched roofs drier than usual and so…
Dry weather sparks fire risk
Ecclesiastical has warned that buildings with traditional thatched roofs face an increased fire risk as months of uncharacteristically warm conditions with below average rainfall in England and Wales have left thatched roofs drier than usual and so…
Tax exemption option could lure back firms
Firms that have redomiciled for tax purposes could consider returning to the UK if a government-driven consultation on corporate tax for controlled foreign companies leads to substantial legislative changes, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
Chubb names Ireland business development manager
Chubb has appointed Patrick Mettler to the role of country and business development manager, Ireland, effective 1 July 2011.
Chubb names Ireland business development manager
Chubb has appointed Patrick Mettler to the role of country and business development manager, Ireland, effective 1 July 2011.
Economic crisis in Greece to affect insurers' balance sheets
The economic crisis in debt-ridden Greece could adversely affect global insurers’ balance sheets, a financial and corporate consultancy firm has warned.
View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
Quinn’s net loss increases to €905m
Quinn Insurance has increased the net loss made in 2009 by €200m to €905m to account for the pay-out to repay the banks and bondholders of the Quinn Group as part of its restructuring, according to accounts filed for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Quinn’s net loss increases to €905m
Quinn Insurance has increased the net loss made in 2009 by €200m to €905m to account for the pay-out to repay the banks and bondholders of the Quinn Group as part of its restructuring, according to accounts filed for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
Career development & CSR: CILA and III to mutually recognise qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Insurance Institute of Ireland have reached an agreement to formally recognise each other's qualifications to promote closer co-operation and encourage professional development both in the UK and Republic…
Kennedys opens ninth international office
Dispute resolution law firm Kennedys has created an Irish operation through a merger with Dublin firm O'Hare O'Connor Walshe.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Quinn set to issue UK policies until end of 2012
Quinn Insurance will continue issuing new UK policies until the end of 2012 even though the insurer's new owners are only buying its Irish operations, according to the Irish Independent.
HDI-Gerling hires UK and Ireland liability head
Industrial Insurance Company HDI-Gerling has appointed Mark Appleton to the position of liability underwriting director for the UK and Ireland.