Insurer
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Senior reporter Sarah Hills looks at the major stories in this week's Post
Hiscox plans £1bn syndicate for 2010
Lloyd's insurer plans to up Syndicate 33's capacity by £250m.
Claims firm describes Helphire credit hire victory as "hollow"
Elite believes insurers will benefit from Court of Appeal ruling.
Rate debate sparked at Airmic conference
Aon boss Chilton: industry faces liquidity crisis
Insurance provider issues profit warning
ATE firm Lit Comp says profits are "slightly below" market expectations.
Brit withdraws proposed offer for Chaucer
Chaucer tells Brit it is not interested in its proposal
Chaucer ends offer talks
Chaucer rejects Brit's offer and announces a number of board changes including the retirement of Ewen Gilmour, CEO.
Private equity house continues to buy up Chaucer shares
Pamplona Capital Management now owns 9.99% of the Lloyd's insurer.
JLT completes insurance deal for £6.2bn M25 project
The broker's construction division has completed the insurance placement for the scheme.
GAB Robins handles £10m Skymark Fire
GAB handling claims on packing plant blaze.
Aviva names new European chief actuary
Matt Saker appointed as chief actuary for Europe.
Impact of financial crisis poses greatest threat to insurance industry, says Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young report highlights top 10 risks for insurers
Ironshore raises $300m
CEO Kevin Kelley said capital will allow it to expand.
Private equity house buys 7.34% stake in Chaucer
Pamplona still keen to own non-controlling stake in Lloyd's insurer
Equity wins affinity motor deal with Abbey
Deal will allow banking giant to be more competitive on aggregators.
Zurich opens office in Dubai
Zurich Insurance company has now officially launched in the DIFC
Markel looks to broaden D&O scope
Insurance group appoints new D&O head to lead European and UK charge.
Aviva raises £452m with disposal
Aviva boss Machell claims deal will allow it to focus efforts in India and China
Chaucer responds to Brit offer
Lloyd's insurer also announces capacity increase
Brit firms up Chaucer offer
Lloyd's insurer to offer 0.23 Brit shares for every Caucer share.
Gen Re, MMC, Ace win court ruling
Insurance giants see lawsuit dismissed