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Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Former RSA CEO Mendelsohn returns with Lloyd's player
The Navigators Group has appointed former RSA group CEO Robert Mendelsohn to its board of directors.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Online specialist targets Northern Ireland EL and PL markets
Constructaquote, the online business insurance site, has expanded its tradesman and small business liability product into Northern Ireland.
Admiral plans office move
Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new 220 000sq ft headquarters in Cardiff city centre in 2014, which it claims will be the biggest pre-let office project ever seen in the Welsh capital.
Hiscox and Dual agree capacity deal
Dual International has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Hiscox to provide up to 25% of Dual’s capacity for its global portfolio.
Lucas Fettes launches new classic car scheme
The new classic car scheme introduced by Lucas Fettes is underwritten by Brit Insurance.
Kate McIntyre joins UK General Insurance
Leeds based UK General Insurance has appointed Kate McIntyre as director of direct sales and marketing.
L&E enters solicitors' PI market
Property specialist London & European is to offer professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.
Ace warns of double-dip recession
The potential for a global double dip recession and its impact on trade in Europe, top the list of risks facing businesses according to research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
L&E enters solicitors' PI market
Property specialist London & European is to offer professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
No job cuts at Autofocus
The new owner of Autofocus has pledged that there will be no redundancies after rescuing the business, just days after it went into administration.
Parabis: insurers hit by investment cuts
Claims management firm Parabis is set to offer motor claims investigation services to insurers following the acquisition of Liverpool-based firm Motor Investigation Agency.
IFB welcomes landmark fraud convictions
Two brothers behind one of the UK’s biggest 'crash for cash' scams have been convicted.
Post Magazine - 12 August 2010
The August 12 edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Sampo profit rises to Euro 621m in first half of 2010
Scandanavian insurance group Sampo's profit before tax for the first six months of 2010 rose to Euro 621m (H1 2009: Euros 433m).
What do you think of your loss adjusters?
Post's ground-breaking survey of insurers' views of loss adjsuting firms will close next Tuesday - so if you haven't taken part please do so now
Sampo profit rises to Euro 621m in first half of 2010
Scandanavian insurance group Sampo's profit before tax for the first six months of 2010 rose to Euro 621m (H1 2009: Euros 433m).
Ace appoints new MD for Middle East and North Africa
Ace European Group has appointed Steve Dixon as regional managing director, ACE Middle East and North Africa.
Post in print - 12 August 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.