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Confusion over NHS cuts
Health365 research reveals endemic concern and confusion on healthcare costs.
Sagicor raids MMA for e-trading boss
Sagicor Underwriting has appointed Ian Josephs as head of E-Trading.
Catlin Canada expands
Catlin Canada has opened offices in Vancouver and Montreal, to begin operating in early November.
Ace names marketing chief
Ace has appointed Ruth Polyblank as its marketing and communications manager for UK and Ireland.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Lord Young "fails to draw distinction"
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has said that Lord Young’s report fails to draw distinction between RTA claims, which are increasing, and other PI claims, those affected by Health and Safety, which are falling.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - shortlist announced
After months of research with the people best qualified to judge underwriters' performance - their brokers - the results are in. Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted in the Underwriting Service Awards 2010. The winners will be announced…
CBG strikes deal with England rugby star
CBG Group has bolstered its sports division by teaming up with the company owned by England rugby star, Paul Sackey.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Fusion creates 100 jobs in the East Midlands
Fusion, part of BGL Group, has confirmed plans to create 100 new jobs at its Parkside Business Park offices, Coventry.
UK insurers warned about new 20% EU tax hit on outsourcing
The UK insurance industry has today been warned it is set for increased costs on outsourcing as other EU countries force through the removal of the VAT exemption on outsourced claims handling.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
Lord Young report fuels compensation culture hysteria
Legal expenses insurer, Arag, said that Lord Young’s report on Health & Safety has missed the perfect opportunity to debunk the compensation culture myth once and for all.
UK insurers warned about new 20% EU tax hit on outsourcing
The UK insurance industry has today been warned it is set for increased costs on outsourcing as other EU countries force through the removal of the VAT exemption on outsourced claims handling.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
Hardy: "opportunistic" Beazley offer undervalues business
Hardy has hit responded to Beazley's offer by commenting that the proposal "substantially undervalues the company".
Markel swoops for Talbot bloodstock and livestock business
Markel International has expanded its bloodstock and livestock business with the acquisition of the renewal rights of the bloodstock and livestock book currently written by Talbot Underwriting.
MMA appoints director commercial underwriting
Paul Hodgson, formerly MMA’s head of underwriting, commercial has been promoted to the newly-created role of director, commercial underwriting.
Biba demands a more proportionate and cost effective approach to insurance broker regulation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has formally responded to the HM Treasury consultation paper on a new approach to regulation.
CII welcomes Gibraltar affiliate
The Gibraltar Insurance Institute has been accepted as an affiliate institute of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
CII welcomes Gibraltar affiliate
The Gibraltar Insurance Institute has been accepted as an affiliate institute of the Chartered Insurance Institute.