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Electrical Contractors’ Insurance confirms new director
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Holdings has appointed Alastair Torbet to the newly created role of group sales and marketing director.
CRIF launches vehicle credit hire intelligence service
A new service enabling motor insurers to cross check vehicle credit hire periods and reduce claims leakage by identifying fraudulent arrangements has been launched by CRIF Decision Solutions.
Groupama names new PL development underwriter
Groupama Insurances has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Julian Abson as its new personal lines motor development underwriter.
Former Standard Life MD to head up Barclays' insurance division
Barclays has appointed Paul McNamara as managing director of insurance and investments.
Aviva offers BI advice to tech sector
Aviva has launched a free business continuity plan template for businesses in the technology sector.
Norton Rose Group extends international footprint
Canadian law firm Ogilvy Renault and South African law firm Deneys Reitz will join Norton Rose Group on 1 June 2011, the legal practice has confirmed.
Norton Rose Group extends international footprint
Canadian law firm Ogilvy Renault and South African law firm Deneys Reitz will join Norton Rose Group on 1 June 2011, the legal practice has confirmed.
Travel insurance premiums start to rise - as predicted
Peter Hayman, director of travel insurance specialists P J Hayman, has commented on the announcement that Axa is to increase its insurance premiums.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Zurich: telematics can reduce costs by 30%
Companies could use new technological developments to reduce the costs of crashes in their motor fleets by up to 30%, according to Zurich Financial Services Group.
AM Best affirms Axis ‘A’ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Axis Specialty and its operating affiliates.
Sagicor income falls to $33.4 m
Sagicor has recorded a drop in net income in the first nine months of the year to $33.4 m (£20.75 m) compared to $64.0 m in the same period in 2009.
Sagicor income falls to $33.4 m
Sagicor has recorded a drop in net income in the first nine months of the year to $33.4 m (£20.75 m) compared to $64.0 m in the same period in 2009.
Liberty strengthens marine division
Liberty Syndicates has hired Rob Henbury to the position of class underwriter to head up the line of business.
Beazley appoints Ken Sroka to its board
Former head of product development at Zurich Financial Services, Ken Sroka has been appointed to the board of Beazley with effect from 12 November.
Amlin posts 39% GWP surge
Specialist insurer and reinsurer Amlin has recorded a 39% increase in gross written premium for the 10 months ended 31 October despite a “mixed” trading environment.
Hardy rejects Beazley's second bid
Hardy has rejected a renewed offer for all of its shares from Beazley.
Postonline launches new mobile friendly web service
Post has launched a new mobile friendly version of its award winning website allowing subscribers to read all the latest news, views and analysis on their mobiles as well as search the full archive, post their own comments and much much more.
Postonline launches new mobile friendly web service
Post has launched a new mobile friendly version of its award winning website allowing subscribers to read all the latest news, views and analysis on their mobiles as well as search the full archive, post their own comments and much much more.
Das appoints head of underwriting
Legal expenses insurer Das has named Matt Frost as its new head of underwriting.
Claims for storm and flood damage on the up following bad weather
After 24 hours of wild weather which included wind speeds of up to 90mph in areas of the North west, GAB Robins said it is receiving a number of claims for storm and flood damage.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the long term implications of the Hungarian toxic spill, as well as a View from the Top opinion why France is the most sophisticated insurance market on the continent.
Exclusive content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the long term implications of the Hungarian toxic spill, as well as a View from the Top opinion why France is the most sophisticated insurance market on the continent.