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Michael Jackson insurance pay-out hinges on legal case
The multi-million pound payout from the London insurance market for cancellation cover on Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ tour could hinge on whether the late singer’s doctor is convicted of manslaughter, Post has learnt.
LAS aims to treble its market share by 2013
Claims management firm LAS has pledged to treble its share of the drainage claims market by the end of 2012.
NFU Mutual joins police plant theft battle
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has formed a partnership with the police to help tackle the growing the problem of plant machinery theft.
Heath Lambert wins Enterprise Inns deal
Heath Lambert has been appointed to provide all general insurances for one of the UK’s largest pub retailers, Enterprise Inns.
HCC names new PI underwriter
HCC International has appointed Pam Taylor as a professional indemnity underwriter in its Bristol-based office.
Amlin acquires JR Clare
Amlin Corporate Services has completed the acquisition of JR Clare Underwriting Agencies.
UK insurers taking measures on gender price fears
Research and data company Wunelli has warned insurers that a possible European Court of Justice decision to overturn the UK’s opt out on gender legislation would be highly damaging to UK insurers.
Markerstudy creates group IT role
Markerstudy Group has appointed Dan Fiehn to the newly created role of group head of IT.
"Forensic " Quinn review underway
The Irish Times has reported that “a forensic review” of financial results and guarantees within the Quinn Group are in advanced stages.
"Forensic " Quinn review underway
The Irish Times has reported that “a forensic review” of financial results and guarantees within the Quinn Group are in advanced stages.
PPI judicial review starts in High Court
A judicial review began in the High Court today after the British Bankers Association challenged the Financial Services Authority over its retrospective application of rules for dealing with payment protection insurance complaints.
Mass names new chairman
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has elected Donna Scully as Chairman at its recent AGM & Conference in Manchester.
RMS: there was only a 60% chance of stopping Moscow airport bomb plot
RMS has stated insured terrorism losses from the 24 January terror incident in Moscow - which killed 35 people and wounded 180 civillians - are limited due to the nature of the attack.
Eleven charged with 'crash for cash plot'
Eleven people appeared in court on Monday (January 24) charged in connection with an alleged 'crash for cash' conspiracy.
CMS Cameron McKenna: FSA discussion paper “poorly argued”
Simon Morris, partner of law firm CMS Cameron McKenna, has criticised the FSA’s discussion paper on Consumer Protection, calling it “an ill thought-out and poorly argued paper".
ABI responds to FSA product intervention paper
The Association of British Insurers has responded to the discussion paper published by the Financial Services Authority.
Fitch predicts non-life improvement as it affirms Allianz's 'AA-' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based Allianz SE's insurer financial strength rating and long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at 'AA-'.
Fitch predicts non-life improvement as it affirms Allianz's 'AA-' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based Allianz SE's insurer financial strength rating and long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at 'AA-'.
BGL recruits e-commerce managers
BGL has appointed two new e-commerce managers to its Frontline team.
FSA launches consultation on product intervention
The Financial Services Authority has published a discussion paper about how the FSA, and the proposed Consumer Protection and Markets Authority should pursue the objective of consumer protection and specifically the issue of product intervention.
ONS cites snow and construction decline for 0.5% drop in Q4 GDP
The UK's Gross Domestic Product decreased by 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared with an increase of 0.7 per cent in the previous quarter.
Zurich names GCUK CEO
Zurich has named Ann Haugh chief executive officer Global Corporate in the United Kingdom (GCUK). Ms Haugh will take up the post on February 1 2011.
Zurich names GCUK CEO
Zurich has named Ann Haugh chief executive officer Global Corporate in the United Kingdom (GCUK). Ms Haugh will take up the post on February 1 2011.
Howden forms programme with Liberty
Howden Specialty Underwriters, Hyperion Insurance Group’s US general agent, and Liberty International Underwriters, the global specialty lines division of Liberty Mutual Group, now offer a management liability insurance programme focused on private…