Insurer
UKG new broker schemes premium grows 50%
UK General has boasted £300m in gross written premium with a £90m rise from new broker schemes.
Weather brings back 'sharp memories' of 2007 floods
Chartered loss adjuster Agrical said it is keeping a watching brief on the weather as the heavy rainfall in April has increased the number of flood and associated water run-off related claims it is receiving by a factor of three.
Marsh & McLennan revenue grows 6% in Q1
Marsh & McLennan Group outstripped analyst estimates to make consolidated revenue of $3.1 bn in the first quarter, a 6% increase on the first quarter of 2011.
Legal and insurance experts at loggerheads ahead of second summit
Legal and insurance leaders have once again clashed over the issue of whiplash ahead of the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall this afternoon.
CFC makes first big appointment following news of Hyperion split
CFC Underwriting has unveiled its first major appointment since the news that Hyperion boss David Howden is to sell his majority stake in the firm.
HCC reports net earnings of $82.6m
HCC Insurance Holdings has reported net earnings of $82.6m for its Q1 results, up $35.6m for the first quarter of 2011.
AAOIFI plans reform of takaful standards
Khaled Al Fakih, the new secretary-general of the Bahrain-based Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions, outlined plans for a sweeping review of its guidelines in an interview with Reuters.
Zurich renames Malaysia Assurance Alliance Berhad
Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad has been renamed Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad following Zurich's acquisition of MAAB in September 2011.
Novae posts 6% jump in GWP
Novae has reported a gross written premium of £231.1m in its Q1 results representing a 5.7% increase on last year (2010: £219.7m).
Clyde & Co promotes six to partnership in the Middle East
Clyde & Co has announced the internal promotions of six Middle East-based senior associates and legal directors to the partnership, with effect from 1 May 2012, bringing the firm's regional partner count to 30.
Bartleet snaps up Chesham
Bartleet Enterprises has acquired regional broker Chesham Insurance services.
Slough overtakes London as identity fraud capital of UK
London's Olympic neighbourhoods have become hotspots for identity fraud, and young social housing tenants are now the most targeted, according to Experian.
'Time the talking ended' on whiplash, says the AA
While the insurance industry and the government continue to discuss Britain's whiplash compensation culture, the AA has said it is now time for the talking to stop and for reforms to be put in place.
Miller announces limited liability partnership shift
Miller Insurance Services' business and employees have today transferred to Miller Insurance Services LLP in a Limited Liability Partnership which will see 90 senior staff members become LLP partners.
ProSight Specialty Underwriters appoints finance director
ProSight Specialty Underwriters has named Ciaran O'Donnell as finance director effective immediately.
Kennedys and Integra secure double win for Borealis
Law firm Kennedys and loss adjusters Integra Technical Services have successfully defended chemical and plastics provider Borealis in a second landmark legal victory over UK Oil Tank Manufacturers, handed down today.
Kennedys and Integra secure double win for Borealis
Law firm Kennedys and loss adjusters Integra Technical Services have successfully defended chemical and plastics provider Borealis in a second landmark legal victory over UK Oil Tank Manufacturers, handed down today.
Lawyers call for 'real debate' on whiplash
Hard questions must be put to insurers about the way they handle whiplash claims, lawyers have said ahead of a Whitehall summit with the insurance industry tomorrow.
First Recovery teams up with Composite Legal Expenses
Disaster recovery company First Recovery, in association with Composite Legal Expenses, is set to launch what it says is a "unique" insurance policy at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
S&P confirms Canopius outlook as 'stable'
Standard & Poor's has affirmed Canopius Syndicate 4444 at 2+ on news that Canopius will acquire Omega Insurance Holdings.
Sri Lanka's EAP enters insurance broking with Omani firm
EAP Group will form a joint venture with Oman-based broker Risk Management Services LLC to capitalise on the growing insurance market in post-war Sri Lanka.
Lloyd's Register exits Iran amid sanctions furore
Lloyd's Register has closed its operations in Iran, fearing a blacklisting in the US if it failed to terminate the business.
Indian insurer will provide liability cover for tankers carrying Iranian crude
State-owned Indian insurer General Insurance Corp of India will step forward to provide third-party liability cover of up to $50m for ships bringing Iranian crude oil from Iran, according to reports.
Indian Reserve Bank says case for FDI hike exists
The Reserve Bank of India has said there is a case for raising the foreign direct investment cap in insurance in view of India's growing integration with the global economy.