Insurer
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Profits soar at Fortis-owned broker
The Green Insurance Company has reported turnover of £4.36m for the year 2009, marking a significant increase on the £2.7m reported the previous year.
Legal Assistance Direct launches out of Capita acquisition
Legal Assistance Direct has confirmed its entrance to the insurance market following the acquisition of Capita Assistance legal helpline business.
VFM announces £40m saved in fraud detection
VFM Services has revealed it has topped £40m in savings for its clients since 2004 - almost entirely related to sub £5k claims.
Hannover Re issues hybrid bond
Hannover Re has today successfully placed a €500m subordinated bond on the European capital market via its subsidiary Hannover Finance (Luxembourg).
Hannover Re issues hybrid bond
Hannover Re has today successfully placed a €500m subordinated bond on the European capital market via its subsidiary Hannover Finance (Luxembourg).
DOA teams up with Sterling
Underwriting agency, David Oliver Associates, has chosen Sterling Insurance to underwrite its new platinum commercial combined policy.
Canopius announces promotions
Canopius has announced two promotions in its treaty reinsurance division.
Capita names new commercial MD
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Derek Henry to the role of managing director of Capita’s commercial insurance business.
Coversure moves into Leicester
Coversure has opened its 90th office - a new branch in Leicester.
Canopius announces promotions
Canopius has announced two promotions in its treaty reinsurance division.
Ecclesiastical creates new director of strategic development role
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Kevin Jones in the newly-created role of director of strategic development.
Aviva appoints head of new business sales
Aviva has announced the appointment of Ian Valentine as head of new business sales.
Automotive finance fraud hits four year high
Automotive fraud rose by 35 per cent in the first half of 2010, overtaking attempted mortgage fraud in the second quarter to reach its highest level since early 2006, according to Experian.
LV COR down to 101.9% as insurer reveals improved H1 results
LV has recorded an improved performance for H1 2010, with sales and trading profits up on the same period of 2009.
Margaret Cole to join FSA Board
Mark Hoban MP, financial secretary to the Treasury, has confirmed the appointment of Margaret Cole to the Financial Services Authority Board, with effect from 7 September 2010.
Axa launches online portal for brokers
Axa Insurance has launched an online portal for independent personal lines brokers.
Leading industry light Clements passes away
A leading light in the insurance and reinsurance industries, Robert (Bob) Clements, has passed away.
Capita Consulting launches financial services practice
Capita Consulting has launched its new financial services consulting practice, appointing Tony Tarquini, formerly head of financial services at Celerant Consulting, to head up the new operation.
Insurance sector calls for environmental action
Four insurance climate change initiatives have today launched a global insurance industry statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries.
New Zealand losses estimated to top £1.3bn
Insured losses from the New Zealand earthquake are estimated between NZD 2700m (£1268m) and NZD 6000m (£2814m).
Insurance sector calls for environmental action
Four insurance climate change initiatives have today launched a global insurance industry statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries.
HCC appoints PI senior underwriter
HCC International has announced the appointment of John Booth to its professional indemnity division, as a senior underwriter.