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Sterling in broker survey boost
Sterling Insurance has welcomed positive feedback from brokers on its claims service and Executive Business product, as the insurer published results from its annual online broker survey.
THIG hires account manager
Stephen White has joined the SME account management team at specialist private medical insurance broker The Health Insurance Group, as an account manager.
Bonnie causes minimal damage but disrupts spill clean-up
Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, degenerated into a remnant low over the weekend after clipping southern Florida.
Bridle acquires Southampton Insurance Services
Bridle Insurance has completed the acquisition of Southampton Insurance Services for a six figure sum.
Ageas announces Turkish disposal
Ageas has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Assurance on the sale of its pension and life activities in Turkey.
QBE adopts US dollar for reporting as it forecasts 40% profit drop
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards, as it is claims this is more relevant for measuring performance given that around 75% of business is now written in 48 overseas countries, and over 50% of annualised premium…
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
Fortis recruits quartet in SME commercial push
Fortis has bolstered its commercial lines underwriting and business development teams with the recruitment of senior staff.
Ageas announces Turkish disposal
Ageas has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Assurance on the sale of its pension and life activities in Turkey.
QBE adopts US dollar for reporting as it forecasts 40% profit drop
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards, as it is claims this is more relevant for measuring performance given that around 75% of business is now written in 48 overseas countries, and over 50% of annualised premium…
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
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