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ECIC expands business development team
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has continued its recent expansion programme, with the appointment of Gary Fricker as business development executive.
Wildnet teams up with Ataraxia
Wildnet has announced its involvement with Ataraxia Markets, the recently formed managing general agent.
Hill Dickinson grows ULR team
Law firm Hill Dickinson has expanded its Uninsured Loss Recovery team with the appointment of Denny Payton as head of motor development.
LV fraud consultant joins IFB
A consultant from LV’s financial crime unit has been seconded to the Insurance Fraud Bureau for six months.
Antares appoints project manager
Antares has appointed James Macdonald-Brown to the finance team of Antares Managing Agency.
One in ten yet to launch Solvency II projects
More than 10% of insurers are yet to begin preparations for the upcoming Solvency II implementation, research by PricewaterhouseCoopers has revealed.
One in ten yet to launch Solvency II projects
More than 10% of insurers are yet to begin preparations for the upcoming Solvency II implementation, research by PricewaterhouseCoopers has revealed.
Mapfre lands Spanish satellite deal
Mapfre Global Risks has been appointed as the leading insurer for the Spanish satellite of the communications operator HISPASAT, H1E.
Mapfre lands Spanish satellite deal
Mapfre Global Risks has been appointed as the leading insurer for the Spanish satellite of the communications operator HISPASAT, H1E.
Travel IPT hits record levels
Peter Hayman, director at P J Hayman & Company, has called for the standardisation of tax across all forms of insurance in the wake of the rises in VAT and Insurance Premium Tax.
XL appoints underwriting chief
XL Insurance has named Matthias Horntrich as chief underwriting officer for its international property division.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Towergate founder Peter Cullum awarded CBE
Towergate Partnership founder and chairman Peter Cullum has today been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's new year honours list.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
SMEs face challenging year according to business group chief
The head of one of the UK's major business groups has warned that smaller companies face a ‘challenging' year ahead.
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Willis: 2011 reinsurance renewals 5-10% lower than 12 months ago
Overcapitalization in the reinsurance market continues to gradually push rates downwards with price reductions at the 1 January 2011 reinsurance renewals averaging between 5% and 10%.