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EU retreat on insurance VAT exemption reform
The European Union has announced that it is unlikely to push forward with the reform and simplification of the VAT exemption on insurance and the wider financial services industry.
EU retreat on insurance VAT exemption reform
The European Union has announced that it is unlikely to push forward with the reform and simplification of the VAT exemption on insurance and the wider financial services industry.
CTC: 2010 earnings likely to be at the lower end of expectations
In an interim management statement covering the period between 1 July 2010 to 16 November 2010, Charles Taylor Consulting today said business activity has been broadly in line with the expectations contained in its half yearly report.
Moneysupermarket reports insurance revenues up 13% over Q3 2009
Moneysupermarket today said its financial performance in the third quarter and in the year to date is in line with the board's expectations.
Canopius adds to marine and North America divisions
Canopius has appointed Charles Fernandez as marine property and deputy marine liability underwriter, and Andrew Fowles as North American facilities underwriter.
Markel adds to trade credit team
Markel International has expanded its trade credit division with three appointments.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
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.