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Brit opens Lloyd’s company in Australia
Brit Insurance has confirmed the opening of a new Lloyd’s service company in Sydney, Australia.
Axa Commercial names branch managers
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed new managers for its eight UK branches.
Axa seeks "selective" acquisitions in direct market
Axa has stressed that direct is a “growth engine” in the business in an investors presentation in Paris.
Axa to sell Candian property and casualty arm
Axa has announced plans to sell its Canadian property and casualty business for a total cash consideration of CA$2.6bn (Euro 1.9bn) to Intact Financial.
€1.7m Quinn fees approved by Court
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance have had their fees of €1.7m for the first three months of the year approved by the High Court.
Axa seeks "selective" acquisitions in direct market
Axa has stressed that direct is a “growth engine” in the business in an investors presentation in Paris.
UK in the firing line as Axa seeks Euros 1.5bn cost savings in 'mature markets' - updated
The UK is likely to be among the areas where Axa will seek cuts as part of a four year plan it will outline today at an investors meeting.
Axa to sell Candian property and casualty arm
Axa has announced plans to sell its Canadian property and casualty business for a total cash consideration of CA$2.6bn (Euro 1.9bn) to Intact Financial.
€1.7m Quinn fees approved by Court
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance have had their fees of €1.7m for the first three months of the year approved by the High Court.
UK in the firing line as Axa seeks Euros 1.5bn cost savings in 'mature markets' - updated
The UK is likely to be among the areas where Axa will seek cuts as part of a four year plan it will outline today at an investors meeting.
The CILA and the III mutually acknowledge qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Insurance Institute of Ireland have reached an agreement to formally recognise each other’s qualifications to promote closer co-operation and encourage professional development both in the UK and the…
Munich Re insurer ERGO ratings affirmed
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based insurer ERGO Lebensversicherung AG's (ERGO Life) and DKV Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'AA-'.
Kiln launches reputation restoration product
A new product designed help restore the reputation of a business following a crisis has been launched by Lloyd’s insurer Kiln.
The CILA and the III mutually acknowledge qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Insurance Institute of Ireland have reached an agreement to formally recognise each other’s qualifications to promote closer co-operation and encourage professional development both in the UK and the…
Munich Re insurer ERGO ratings affirmed
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based insurer ERGO Lebensversicherung AG's (ERGO Life) and DKV Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'AA-'.
Insurers most fearful of regulation, according to survey
The greatest danger currently facing the insurance industry is the raft of new regulations being introduced, according to a new survey which ranks insurance sector risk.
LSB referral fee plans criticised
The Legal Services Board's recommendation to retain referral fees has been criticised by lawyers and insurers.
CII Blog: Tesco leaves carrot and stick on shelf
At an insurance conference I attended 10 years ago, delegates were given a challenge to "think like a retailer". Specifically, they were asked to consider what Tesco would be discussing at their annual conference. Store openings, layouts, product lines,…
Coversure opens four new franchises
The insurance franchise operation, Coversure, has expanded further this month by opening four new franchises.
LSB: Referral fees to be retained
The Legal Services Board has recommended that referral fees be retained but managed more closely.
Generali PPF linked with VTB on Russian insurance venture
Czech-Italian insurer Generali PPF has been linked with Russian state-controlled bank VTB over establishing a new insurance company.
Intelligent insurance for young drivers
An ‘intelligent insurance’ motor policy designed to help young drivers afford safer cars has been created by Intelligent Marmalade.
Generali PPF linked with VTB on Russian insurance venture
Czech-Italian insurer Generali PPF has been linked with Russian state-controlled bank VTB over establishing a new insurance company.