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Liberty extends red24 contract
LIU Europe expands existing agreement to include kidnap, ransom and extortion services
R&Q expected to settle with Equitas
Settlement will allow around $1bn of outstanding insurance claims to be paid
CNA Europe opens new Manchester office
Insurer relocates to accommodate growth
Insurance and reinsurance markets disconnected - JLT Re
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has warned of the "disconnect" between the insurance and reinsurance markets.
Comet launches SMS voucher service
Company claims this will help speed up claims.
Paul Nokes promoted at Home & Legacy
Home & Legacy expands its household underwriting team with a new senior technical underwriter.
Unique links with The National Autistic Society
Heath Lambert scheme announces new partner
Liberty appoints head of marine underwriting for France
Hautefeuille to head new marine underwriting department for Liberty International Underwriters in France
UN Security Council considers (re)insurance ban on Iran
The UN Security Council is considering imposing sanctions on Iran including a ban on (re)insurance for Iranian tankers – WSJ
Axa Taikang Life sale on hold
The auction for Axa's stake in China's Taikang Life has been put on hold amid growing concerns about new rules drafted by China's insurance regulator
QBE selects Guidewire as claims software provider
Insurer to use software throughout European operations
Argo International names new liability active underwriter
Paul Kneafsey gains promotion with Lloyd’s insurer
Dual raids Brit for underwriting boss
Exec chair Russell Kilpatrick welcomes Jenny Martin to group.
CFC appoints Janine Eagles as media underwriter
Ms Eagles joins from Axis Capital to establish new media division.
Biba expresses insurance premium tax concerns
Broker body writes to member on government budget proposals
RSA joins Power Place panel
Towergate arm to offer RSA products to brokers
Last member of Direct Line/Churchill merger exec departs RBSI
Technical director Chris McKee leaves business.
P&I clubs rates up 5%
P&I clubs say rates up 5% on average
Tony Emms named as new chairman of the CII's claims faculty
Zurich's Tony Emms (pictured, left is to take over as chairman of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s claims faculty from Gerry Loughney.
Axa Assistance names Carmona as travel boss
Jesus Carmona becomes CEO as part of divisional shake-up
Allianz calls for tighter fire loss controls
Insurer urges action following ABI fire report
Aon director dissapointed at not "unexpected" government failure
Susan Ross believes Labour failed to consult properly before launching top-up trade credit scheme.
ABI director general admits "dissapointment" at pre-budget announcement
Maggie Craig highlights important role of insurance.
Cost of fire damage rises to £3.6m per day
ABI figures show record levels of insurer pay-outs for H1 2009