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S&P: Omnibus II will stabilise insurer rating environment
Standard & Poor's today said it believes the European Commission's publication of its proposed revisions - known as Omnibus II - to the Solvency II directive, will have a stabilising impact on the market.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
Keychoice unveils client communication tie-up
Keychoice has teamed up with website Briefyourmarket.com to offer brokers a new client communication system.
Apil CEO announces departure
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers chief executive Denise Kitchener is set to leave the organisation after 18 years to join law firm Pattinson and Brewer.
Antares names new marine account boss
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Antares has promoted John Potter to the role of marine hull, energy and liability account manager.
Arista opens Leeds office
Arista Insurance has opened the latest addition to its branch network with its seventh office in Leeds.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Advent seals £200m investment in Towergate and CCV
Towergate Partnership has entered into a conditional agreement in relation to a £200m investment by global private equity firm Advent International.
First corporate manslaughter case begins
The first trial under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act has begun in Winchester Crown Court.
Aviva wins clean city award
Aviva has won the chairman’s cup in the City of London Clean City Awards.
Allianz backs electrical fire safety week
Fire risks caused by unsafe electrical equipment are a major hazard in the workplace and in recognition of Electrical Fire Safety Week; Allianz Engineering is encouraging firms to have their electrical appliances checked on a regular basis.
Exclusive construction content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at the challenges insurers face in meeting financial obligations, and the need for brokers and insurers to step up to meet European construction needs.
Exclusive construction content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at the challenges insurers face in meeting financial obligations, and the need for brokers and insurers to step up to meet European construction needs.
Insurance Charities announces balloon race winner
David Gowers of Amlin has been crowned The Insurance Charities’ Big Balloon Day race winner.
Lloyd's insurer Amlin to acquire underwriting agency Lead Yacht
Amlin has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters from members of its board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Jubilee employment tribunal fails to reach conclusion
The employment tribunal battle between Jubilee Managing Agency and former finance and operations director Kate Lewis is set to rumble on after the hearing ran over its allotted time.
Citymain launches insurance for the Ipad
Citymain has launched a new insurance solution for Apple’s Ipad as well as tablet PCs.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.
XL Insurance makes senior underwriting appointment
XL Insurance has appointed Cristiana Báez-Safa as chief underwriting officer professional lines international.