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Japanese insurance giants set to merge
Japanese non-life insurance giants Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Insurance and Nissay Dowa General Insurance...
Travelers creates new underwriting chief role
Travelers Insurance has named Paul Cusition as chief underwriting officer for its international operations.
Single flood authority moves a step closer
The government has confirmed that proposals to unify responsibility for managing flood risk will be ...
Booth sees opportunity in UK downturn
Clem Booth, a member of the management board of Allianz SE, set out some personal views on the state...
Torus courts senior staff with flotation promise
Less than a year after the launch of Torus Insurance Company, chief executive officer Clive Tobin ha...
A major saw point
Climate change: Tree-Related Subsidence
ABI appoints dedicated Scottish director
The Association of British Insurer's Maggie Craig has today been appointed its first director of Scottish Affairs, to provide a specific focus on Scotland. Her appointment was announced on the day that the ABI hosts a reception in Edinburgh for members…
Duck Creek Technologies to acquire UK Affiliate
Duck Creek Technologies, a provider of software and services for the insurance industry, has revealed its intent to acquire its London-based affiliate.
Japanese insurance giants in blockbuster merger
Japanese non-life insurance giants Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Insurance Co and Nissay Dowa General Insurance have agreed to merge.
OSG grows loss adjusting arm through Irish acquisition
Outsource Services Group is to acquire Irish loss adjusting firm Lynch Goggin and Associates.
FSA chief outlines regulatory reforms
Lord Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has set out the implications for regulation and the future shape of the financial system in a lecture in the City.
AIG Europe raises €680m
AIG Europe, the Continental European arm of stricken insurer AIG, has raised €680m in a capital raising, the company said in a statement.
Cayman Islands insurance regulator to stand down
The head of the insurance regulatory office for the Cayman Islands is resigning, an industry official said.
LeadPoint discounts life insurance leads
LeadPoint has announced that it will be discounting all life insurance leads for new customers.
Appointment at Whittington
Whittington has appointed Veekash Badal as chief actuary and Neil Hyatt as head of reserving and...
Public warned off Aquote
The Financial Services Authority has issued a warning against unauthorised firm Aquote, which has be...
Appointment at Watson Wyatt
Watson Wyatt has appointed Kate Angell as a senior consultant. Ms Angell has 10 years' experience ...
Pollution laws to hit UK
From March, UK industry will face more onerous duties to protect the environment and the cost of not...
IUA eyes 80% e-claims goal
Speeding up claims payment and representing the interests of the London company market are top prior...
Is the price right?
Lloyd's & London Market: Pricing
Beachcroft breaks borders
Law firm Beachcroft is setting up a partnership operation in Dublin to specialise in professional in...
BJP acquires Antell
BJP, the Thames Valley-based commercial broker, has acquired motor trade specialist Antell Insurance...