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Evolution grows Midlands operation
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has appointed Rachael O’Neil as business development executive with responsibility for developing the Midlands area.
Defaqto warns on travel cover
Holidaymakers should review their travel insurance policy to see whether it covers the failure of scheduled airlines, according to Defaqto.
UKGI appoints schemes sales manager
Leeds-based UK General Insurance has appointed Ralph Hann national schemes sales manager for the group.
Comparison sites gaining consumer confidence
Almost half of price comparison site customers are more confident using aggregators then they were a year ago, new research from YouGov has shown.
Aviva appoints new European CEO
Aviva has appointed Jiri Schneller as chief executive of Aviva Czech Republic.
Aviva appoints new European CEO
Aviva has appointed Jiri Schneller as chief executive of Aviva Czech Republic.
UK brokers need to tighten up client money procedures
This is according to insurance industry accountant and consultant Moore Stephens, who said that UK insurance brokers will have to be able to demonstrate that they have put in place properly embedded procedures to deal with handling client money, or else…
DAS names ATE and special risks boss
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has appointed Mark Rhoder as its new head of after-the-event insurance and special risks.
Aviva raids RBSI for new direct boss
Aviva has recruited Steve Treloar as retail director for Aviva’s UK general insurance business.
THB agrees cargo partnership with Catlin
THB’s marine division has partnered with Catlin’s UK regional marine team to distribute its online cargo facility.
City insurer to hold iPad board meetings
Torus, has become the first company in the UK to hold paperless board meetings following a trial of Apple iPads.
Allianz appoints global product leader
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has announced the appointment of Ferdinando Martino as global product leader for major risks. He will oversee AGCS’s business in airlines, large airports, manufacturing and special risks.
CNA Europe appoints underwriting director for Health Pro division
CNA Europe has appointed Kevin McIntosh as European underwriting director of Health Pro.
CNA Europe appoints underwriting director for Health Pro division
CNA Europe has appointed Kevin McIntosh as European underwriting director of Health Pro.
Equity World Cup competition – week three: England through to knock out stages
In was touch and go, and following two lacklustre draws, England’s football team finally pulled it out of the bag to triumph in their must win match against Slovenia, securing their place in the knock-out stages of the South-African tournament.
Equity Word Cup competition - week three: Insurer in play
David Grant, deputy underwriter and head of distribution and operations, Equity Red star.
Hannover Re admits interest in Aegon unit
German reinsurer Hannover Re has expressed a slight interest in a potential acquisition of the reinsurance business of Dutch insurer Aegon, a spokeswoman for Hannover Re told news agency DPA-AFX.
Hannover Re admits interest in Aegon unit
German reinsurer Hannover Re has expressed a slight interest in a potential acquisition of the reinsurance business of Dutch insurer Aegon, a spokeswoman for Hannover Re told news agency DPA-AFX.
AM Best affirms Brit’s A rating
Credit rating agency AM Best has affirmed Brit Insurance’s A rating and Brit Insurance Holding's ICR rating of BBB.
Catlin recruits ex Marsh CEO
Catlin has announced two changes to its board of directors.
Whittington preps Asian direct launch
Whittington Group is set to launch a new direct online insurance company, DirectAsia.com, in Singapore with reinsurance support from Munich Re.
THB profits up in first half
THB this morning reported a 21% rise in broking profit to £3.9m on fees and commissions of £24.6m (H1 2009 £23.3m).
Axa UK unveils board shake up
Axa UK has unveiled a board shake up in the wake of the sale of its traditional life and pensions businesses.
AM Best affirms Brit’s A rating
Credit rating agency AM Best has affirmed Brit Insurance’s A rating and Brit Insurance Holding's ICR rating of BBB.