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MDS acquires Brazilian broker
Iberian and Latin American insurance broking group MDS Holdings has acquired broker Quorum Saude, Seguros e Previdência.
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer raids Willis for new COO David Mead
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer Holdings has appointed David Mead as chief operating officer of Chaucer Syndicates, Chaucer's Lloyd's managing agency and main operational subsidiary, from 1 November 2010.
Apollo and CVC make new offer for Brit
Brit Insurance has received a new offer of £10.75 per share on cash from a consortium consisting of Apollo Management and funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.
Apollo and CVC make new offer for Brit
Brit Insurance has received a new offer of £10.75 per share on cash from a consortium consisting of Apollo Management and funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.
Quinn sale deadline nears
The deadline for expressions of interest in Quinn Insurance expires this evening, according to reports.
Bupa: 91.5% of critical illness claims paid
Figures revealed by Bupa have shown that 91.5% of critical illness claims received during the first half of 2010 have been paid.
Exclusive French insurance review now available on Post Europe
In our latest article the chief executive officer for Aviva France Jean-Pierre Menanteau looks at the complex legal and competition structure in the French Insurance market.
Torrance hails climate change report
Climate Wise has welcomed the first national assessment of the UK’s climate change praperedness.
French insurance market faces innovation challenge
The French insurance market is complex due to its legal and competition structure, as well as the ways and customs of the French themselves. However, as Jean-Pierre Menanteau explains, if insurers take customer service and innovation seriously they can…
French insurance market faces innovation challenge
The French insurance market is complex due to its legal and competition structure, as well as the ways and customs of the French themselves. However, as Jean-Pierre Menanteau explains, if insurers take customer service and innovation seriously they can…
Dual expands P&C offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a packaged office product as the inaugural product from its new property & casualty division.
Aviva throws cold water on Moss rumour
An Aviva spokesman has told Post that reports suggesting chief executive Andrew Moss may step down next year are "completely untrue".
Provident sale nears conclusion
Tom Callahan, the new president of GMAC Insurance, has insisted the insurer has "no plans" to divest of its remaining UK insurance asset, Car Care Plan.
Allianz offers long-term defects cover for civil engineering projects
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has introduced a new long-term defects cover for civil engineering projects, aimed at bridges, tunnels, culverts and retaining walls.
Aviva teams up with homeless charity
Aviva has teamed up with the charity Railway Children to launch its first ever cause related marketing programme.
Collins Stewart: main reinsurance markets will continue to soften
Collins Stewart hosted a call with Alistair Lockhart-Smith, MD of JLT Re, for feedback from Monte Carlo on Thursday afternoon.
Cat pool pays out to Anguilla
The Anguilla government has been paid $4.23m by the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Earl, which passed close to the island on 30 August.
FSA chairman warns against EU interference in regulation
Lord Adair Turner has insisted the UK’s regulatory system is better served remaining under the control of UK authorities, and not in Brussels, according to reports.
Stakeholders agree flood roadmap
Environment minister Richard Benyon attended a flood management summit and met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homes at risk of flooding.
FSA chairman warns against EU interference in regulation
Lord Adair Turner has insisted the UK’s regulatory system is better served remaining under the control of UK authorities, and not in Brussels, according to reports.
Exclusive French insurance review now available
In our latest article the chief executive officer for Aviva France Jean-Pierre Menanteau looks at the complex legal and competition structure in the French Insurance market.
London remains "key location" for insurance industry
A new report into the issue of domiciles for property & casualty insurers and reinsurers has found access to markets was overwhelmingly the key criteria.