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BMS launches Pioneer Underwriting with Liberty Syndicates
BMS has launched a new Lloyd’s managing general agent - Pioneer Underwriting - in conjunction with Liberty Syndicates.
Fitch upgrades RSA, despite some capital concerns
Fitch Ratings has upgraded RSA's Insurer Financial Strength rating to 'A' from 'A-' and Long-term Issuer Default to 'A-' from 'BBB+'.
European insurers call for Solvency II non-compliance fines
European insurers would like to see the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority fining regulators where Solvency II is not applied equally across the European Union.
Fitch upgrades RSA, despite some capital concerns
Fitch Ratings has upgraded RSA's Insurer Financial Strength rating to 'A' from 'A-' and Long-term Issuer Default to 'A-' from 'BBB+'.
Hastings Direct hires former Eldon boss as managing director
Hastings Direct has appointed a new managing director for insurer services.
European insurers call for Solvency II non-compliance fines
European insurers would like to see the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority fining regulators where Solvency II is not applied equally across the European Union.
Acquisitive Higos buys another broker in South west drive
Higos Insurance Services has acquired Plymstock Insurance Centre, near Plymouth.
Chartis responds to SRA decision to scrap the ARP in 2013
Insurer Chartis has responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s decision to replace the Assigned Risks Pool in 2013 with a system where insurers offer a three-month extended policy period to firms who cannot obtain professional indemnity insurance…
Six in 10 unaware of uninsured driving crackdown
AA Insurance has welcomed the progress being made by the Department for Transport in putting the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement legislation into effect.
RFIB appoints aviation broker
Neil Coldwell has been appointed as an aviation broker at RFIB Group.
Willis: sufficient coverage harder to retain in politically volatile regions
A report from Willis has revealed that companies operating in politically volatile regions of the world may soon struggle to retain sufficient insurance coverage to protect their assets and staff.
PwC welcomes “clearer” view of Solvency II
PwC has responded to the speech made by Julian Adams, FSA Director of Insurance, at the FSA Solvency II Conference today.
Prolegal joins the new Brain Injury Group
Brain Injury Group is a national network of expert brain injury lawyers working alongside a wide range of specialist support services.
Axis Claimspro targets global expansion
Axis Claimspro, the UK and International specialist loss adjusting operation and European division of Canada’s SCM Insurance Services, is targeting expansion of its specialist cash in transit dedicated claims support service on a worldwide basis
Allianz launches on Go Compare
Allianz Insurance’s online-only car insurance offering, Your Cover insurance, is now available Go Compare.
Axis Claimspro targets global expansion
Axis Claimspro, the UK and International specialist loss adjusting operation and European division of Canada’s SCM Insurance Services, is targeting expansion of its specialist cash in transit dedicated claims support service on a worldwide basis
Hastings unveils partnerships division
Hastings Insurance Services has launched a new specialist division to handle the company’s affinity and partnership business.
Lloyd’s confirms Nelson appointment
Lloyd’s has confirmed that John Nelson will become chairman of the insurance market in October replacing Lord Levene.
Parliament cracks down on uninsured drivers
A new system to tackle uninsured driving has moved a step closer with road safety minister Mike Penning laying the final regulations in Parliament.
HDI-Gerling swoops for Ace manager to open second UK office
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling has announced the creation of its second UK regional hub in Birmingham, England.
Chaucer estimates Japan losses at between £27m and £35m
Chaucer Holdings has revealed an exposure to the Japanese tsunami-earthquake on 11 March 2011 of between £27.5 - £35m. As a result of this and other recent natural catastrophe events, Chaucer said it is to seek a “marked rise” for its catastrophe cover.
Kiln launches first carbon credit insurance product
A carbon credit insurance product developed by Parhelion Underwriting was underwritten by Kiln for a major international bank last week.
Moody's keeps Dutch outlook at negative
The outlook for the Dutch insurance industry remains negative as a result of a continuous decline in insurers’ revenues, according to rating agency Moody’s.
Lockton aims for “uninsurable” risks
Lockton is to launch enterprise disruption contingency insurance, designed to help companies cope with previously “uninsurable” risks.