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Swiss giant swoops for Belgium business
Eureko and Baloise have signed an agreement which will lead to the sale and purchase of Avéro Insurance in Belgium.
Dutch client win for Barrie & Hibbert
Holland's general insurer Eureko, has agreed a deal to use Barrie & Hibbert's economic scenario generator across its entire business.
Beachcroft hails win in fraud case
A dishonest homeowner who exaggerated a contents claim, which was part of a larger claim for major repairs to his property after it was badly destroyed by a fire, has had the entire claim rejected at court.
Swiss giant swoops for Belgium business
Eureko and Baloise have signed an agreement which will lead to the sale and purchase of Avéro Insurance in Belgium.
Dutch client win for Barrie & Hibbert
Holland's general insurer Eureko, has agreed a deal to use Barrie & Hibbert's economic scenario generator across its entire business.
Zurich appoints head of government and industry affairs
Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Dan Dunmoyer to the position of head of government and industry affairs for the Americas with immediate effect.
Allianz unveils motor realignment
Allianz is realigning the structure of the unit responsible for its automotive cooperations - Global Automotive.
Zurich appoints head of government and industry affairs
Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Dan Dunmoyer to the position of head of government and industry affairs for the Americas with immediate effect.
Allianz unveils motor realignment
Allianz is realigning the structure of the unit responsible for its automotive cooperations - Global Automotive.
Shortlist announced for Fraud Awards 2010
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards has been announced. The event, which recognises the industry’s continued efforts to combat and prevent fraud and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence across the sector will take place on…
Allianz outlines SME business increase
Allianz saw new business through its online trading platform Quote SME increase by 68% between the first and second quarter, the insurer has revealed.
Resume: Serene progress
William Richard Adamson, managing director at Paladin Underwriting Agency, tells Reinsurance about how it all went right in his career
The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?
After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with
News analysis: Death knell sounds for the FSA
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a radical shake-up of UK financial regulation, dispensing with the current watchdog by 2012, writes Katherine Blackler
News analysis: US reforms herald federal sector regulator
After a marathon 20-hour debate, the US Congress passed an amended version of the Dodd-Frank Bill that includes measures to create a federal insurance regulator. Katherine Blackler investigates
Beazley sees rates go backwards on renewals as it hits $115.5m profit
Lloyd's insurer Beazley achieved a profit before tax of $115.5m (2009: $30.1m). It added the profit before income tax and earnings per share includes an exceptional foreign exchange gain of $33.7m.
ABI confirms insurance fraud hit £16m a week in 2009
Insurers are detecting more fraudulent insurance claims than ever according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers.
Hanks confirmed as CII president
Chris Hanks has been formally elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute at its annual general meeting held in London on 21 July 2010.
L&G promotes add-on policies
Legal & General is rolling out a campaign promoting the value of cover such as extended accidental damage, personal possessions and family legal protection that can be added to standard household insurance policies.
Mapfre H1 revenues rise 9.2%
Increased international business and the recovery of sales in Spain has helped boost growth revenues at Mapfre.
Mapfre H1 revenues rise 9.2%
Increased international business and the recovery of sales in Spain has helped boost growth revenues at Mapfre.
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Fraud Awards shortlist announced as ABI unveils latest detection figures
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards - recognising excellence and best practice in combating and preventing insurance fraud - has been announced today.