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Lloyd's outlines two-year strategy
Maintaining and developing the attractiveness of the Lloyd’s market are the central themes to a review published today by Lloyd’s.
Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance results slide
The Qatar (re)insurer has reported that net underderwriting revenue for 2009 declined by QAR8.59m
Compre opens new Swedish operation
Compre Group has opened a new service company Compre Services (Sweden) AB with offices in Malmö and Stockholm.
Compre opens new Swedish operation
Compre Group has opened a new service company Compre Services (Sweden) AB with offices in Malmö and Stockholm.
Cheatline calls increase reports IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has seen website figures and Cheatline reports figures rise significantly during 2009.
Bridgewater House director receives FSA ban
A director of general insurance and mortgage firm Bridgewater House has received a ban from the Financial Services Authority for failing to comply with client money rules.
FSA bans "incompetent" director over client money failure
Matthew Sixsmith was the director of Bridgewater House UK, which dealt mainly in the sub prime mortgage market, but also arranged life and critical illness insurance in connection with those mortgages.
Citymain completes Burnett & Associates acquisition
Specialist insurance provider Citymain has finalised its acquisition of IT firm Burnett & Associates.
AIG unit CEO to retire
AIG's aeroplane leasing unit International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) said that its CEO Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will retire as director and chief executive officer is to retire.
Berkshire Hathaway loses 'AAA' rating
Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's giant investment vehicle, has had its 'AAA' rating removed by Standard & Poors.
Scottish Lion appeal bid allowed
The Lords of the Scottish Appeal Court has allowed the appeal by Scottish Lion Insurance against the judgment of Lord Glennie on whether it would ever be fair for a court to sanction a solvent scheme in the face of creditor opposition.
Entries for the British Insurance Awards 2010 now open
The British Insurance Awards 2010 are now officially open for entries. These prestigous awards, for the entire UK general insurance industry, will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of the 7 July.
Insure with ease names online marketing manager
Travel insurer Insure with ease has appointed Sarah Taylor as its onlne marketing manager
Russia may support new round of sanctions on Iran
UN sanctions, including insurance and reinsurance sanctions, have come one step closer to agreement following Iran’s latest rocket test.
Torus names power and utilities underwriter
Property and casualty insurer Torus has appointed Louis Scott as an underwriter in its power and utilities team.
Aviva improves quarterly life and pensions sales
Insurer Aviva has announced life and pension sales of almost £8bn for the fourth quarter 2009 – a 21% increase on the figures for Q3 2009.
Aviva improves quarterly life and pensions sales
Insurer Aviva has announced life and pension sales of almost £8bn for the fourth quarter 2009 – a 21% increase on the figures for Q3 2009.
Groupama to offer flexible commission on commercial SME business
Groupama is offering a variable commission option to its brokers across the whole of its commercial product range.
White Mountains reports earnings jump
White Mountains Insurance Group, the Bermudian (re)insurer, reported fourth quarter net income of $100m, up from a net loss of $213m at the same time in 2008.
Experian reveals UK hotspots for man-made perils
Global information services company Experian has revealed Liverpool as the prime location for malicious household and vehicle damage.
Post Magazine 4 February 2010
This issue featured an interview with David McMillan, new head of general insurance at Aviva, a focus on self-service for insurers, a look at lead generation for brokers and a special focus on diabetes and dangerous driving.
Markel reports rise in income for 2009
Property and casualty insurer Markel Corporation has announced a comprehensive income of $591m (£372m) for 2009 up on the $403m comprehensive loss reported for 2008.
Mapfre's earnings fall in 2009
Mapfre, the European (re)insurer, said that earnings for the year fell in 2009.