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UKGI head: independent brokers value their freedom
UKGI, the compliance services business for independent brokers, is launching a host of new market-facing services, including a new website and marketing support services, to help brokers grow long term profitable business.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
Brit raids RSA to ramp up liability team
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter.
ECIC assigned AM Best rating
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company - a division of EC Insurance - has been assigned a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) by AM Best.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
XL looks to grow cyber liability account with JLT hire
XL Insurance has recruited Dawn Simmons as senior underwriter, professional lines for cyber and technology risks, based in Paris.
XL looks to grow cyber liability account with JLT hire
XL Insurance has recruited Dawn Simmons as senior underwriter, professional lines for cyber and technology risks, based in Paris.
Motor insurance policy prices continue to rise
The average cost of a comprehensive car insurance policy increased by 14.2% during the second quarter, research from Confused and EMB has revealed.
Go Compare profit hits £12m
Go Compare has reported a £12m profit during the 2009 financial year following the £4m loss recorded for 2008.
QBE names Europe boss
QBE has promoted Petko Tonchev to general manager for Central and Eastern Europe.
DWF grows insurance team
Peter Blake, Nick Connolly, James Manning, Dan Verow and Sophie Mourmouris have all joined the London-baed insurance team of DWF.
QBE names Europe boss
QBE has promoted Petko Tonchev to general manager for Central and Eastern Europe.
Former RSA director joins NIG
RSA's former UK liability and motor portfolio director, Heather Heale, has joined NIG as commercial motor manager.
Airmic calls on government to toughen EL insurance stance
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has urged the government to take a tougher stance on organisations that fail to buy employers' liability insurance.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Making risk manageable
The recession has highlighted the need for firms to use their budgets more effectively. FM Global's Riskmark impressed judges with the way in which it improved risk assessment, writes Daniel Dunkley.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Making their minds up
Judging the overwhelming number of award entries is a tough process but even an erupting Icelandic volcano couldn't stop the panel from picking the winners for this year's awards, as Ant Gould explains.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Triumph over adversity
As we all know, insurance exists to help individuals and businesses prepare for life's uncertainties and cope with the consequences. Quite literally, it comes to the rescue. And the past 12 months have been no exception.
Lord Levene set to target state banks with new investment vehicle
Lord Levene, chairman of Lloyd’s of London, is to spearhead an acquisition vehicle targeting state controlled bank assets, according to reports.
Commissions mull good faith principle
The Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland have ask what should happen if a policyholder makes a fraudulent claim on their insurance, and call for clarity in the existing law.
Aviva ups flood risk awareness
Aviva is to include flood advisory leaflets in its commercial renewal packs as part of acampaign to protect commercial policyholders from the impact of flooding.
Allianz revamps commercial cover
Allianz Commercial has revamped its Commercial Select product following a thorough review process.
Moneysupermarket marketing and site investment contributes to earnings drop
Moneysupermarket this morning said investment in its new motor insurance site and subsequent marketing campaign have contributed to a predicted drop in profits in the first half of 2010.