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US committee approves bill to set up Federal Insurance Office
The US House Financial Services Committee voted today to approve a bill that for the first time would set up a federal government office to monitor the insurance industry, but not regulate it
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British Gas targeting top 10 insurer spot; A&A Group to launch risk carrying captive; Mike India 5 agrees Capita purchase; New Aviva GI boss to make position his own; Airmic widens partnership scheme to 16.
Clements International to open London office
Washington DC-based company set for first European branch
Aviva-owned RAC in MBO
French business sold to management
First Central appoints head of marketing
Robin Pegg lands role with online motor insurance group
Jordanian insurer given ratings by AM Best
Jordanian insurer Jordan Insurance Company has been assigned a financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb” by AM Best.
FSB denies systemic risk list claims
Body denies reports it targeted 30 global businesses for supevision exercises
Debevoise advises AIG in $25bn debt reduction
Law firm lands AIG and AIA role
Insurers and reinsurers to continue recovery in 2010
Insurers and reinsurers to continue recuperating from the problems of 2008, according to Swiss Re.
Barclays and Aviva extend tie up
Insurer's outgoing CEO Igal Mayer "delighted" bank and insurer will work together until 2015.
Marsh: commercial rates could drop by 10% in 2010
Tim Pritchard gives pessimistic forecast for next year.
Chartis reserve warning on eve of rebrand
Analyst raises concerns over loss reserves
Government again ducks question on EL bureau timescale
Lord McKenzie, however, said it wished to explore this option "in weeks", "not months".
SRA recommends abolition of assigned risks pool
Solicitors’ body consults on the future of the ARP
Aviva unveils new MD
Phil Willcock to head Aviva healthcare arm.
Aviva forges partnership with Keychoice
Insurer joins personal lines panel of intermediary network
Lockton selects SSP for retail and professions division
Lockton has selected SSP as its IT partner for its retail and professions business in the UK in a bid to improve customer service and operational effectiveness.
Allianz Retail launches household range
New products go live with Open GI users in December
HCC to merge Lloyd’s syndicates
Approval granted for 4040 and 4141 tie-up
Space insurers in line for a profitable 2009
Aon claims profitable market conditions will see increasing capacity in market
Liberty International Underwriters names casualty boss
Chris Batchelor lands London role
Liberty International Underwriters names casualty boss
Chris Batchelor lands London role
Argo appoints new CFO
Ciaran O'Donnell joins from FM Global