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Dual confirms Grant appointment
Dual Corporate Risks has confirmed the arrival of former Brit Insurance head of distribution Tim Grant as its head of e-business.
CCV makes four further acquisitions
Cullum Capital Ventures has taken its acquisition total to nine for 2010, after the firm picked up four businesses in September.
Argo enters aviation market
Argo International has announced that it is introducing aviation to its portfolio.
SRA reports ARP applications slightly down on solicitors' PI renewal day
Some 409 firms applied to enter the assigned risks pool on 1 October, the deadline for professional indemnity insurance renewal, according to figures released by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Ruxley completes Canadian run-off transfer to Global Reinsurance Company
Ruxley Ventures has completed the transfer of the run-off policies of the Canadian branch of its subsidiary company, Aviation & General Insurance, to Global Reinsurance Company.
MMA appoints Allianz figure to new senior role
MMA has confirmed the appointment of Chris Line to the newly established role of major account manager.
Liberty Syndicates enters agricultural and weather reinsurance
Liberty Syndicates Management is entering the agricultural and weather reinsurance market through the hiring of a team of specialist underwriters.
RSA acquires GCAN Insurance
RSA Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of GCAN Insurance Company.
Liberty Syndicates enters agricultural and weather reinsurance
Liberty Syndicates Management is entering the agricultural and weather reinsurance market through the hiring of a team of specialist underwriters.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
Axa calls for clarity on flooding
Axa is calling on the government to be clear about its plans for the UK’s flood defence strategy and future funding to ensure that households in flood-prone areas continue to be protected.
Aviva launches first global brand campaign
Aviva has launched its first global brand campaign that aims to demonstrate its commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business.
Beazley adds to political risks team
Beazley has appointed Lila Rymer to its political risks team.
Aviva launches first global brand campaign
Aviva has launched its first global brand campaign that aims to demonstrate its commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business.
Fortis outlines Ageas rebranding plan for UK businesses
Fortis Insurance UK today begins changing its name to Ageas in the UK.
Fortis outlines Ageas rebranding plan for UK businesses
Fortis Insurance UK today begins changing its name to Ageas in the UK.
Imperial Consultants rolls out mobile field device
Imperial Consultants has commenced the roll out of its new mobile field device and validation software to its network of property surveyor agents.
ABI gives green light to Insurance Fraud Register trial
The Association of British Insurers has given the go ahead for a six month trial of the Insurance Fraud Register, at a meeting of the General Insurance Council on 30 September.
Post Europe October: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance regimes…
Post Europe: An in-depth review of general insurance in Portugal
Although the Portuguese insurance industry is one of the most well-established and resilient in the European Union Sam Barrett explains that it is still facing considerable challenges as the market responds to new legislation.
Post Europe: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…
Post Europe: Remedy sought for global compliance headache
International business must keep compliant with shifting insurance regulations and tax regimes across the world, and on the back of research by Ferma Peter den Dekker asks if a single database could help reduce cost bases within impairing competition.
Post Europe: All change for financial reporting?
The International Accounting Standards Board has released its exposure draft with the intention to create a single international financial standard. Evan Bogardus explains how for many insurers, meeting these challenges head on could transform their…