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Liberty expands French operation
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has established an underwriting presence in France for trade credit and political risk business with the appointment of Alexandre Egnell as assistant vice president, trade credit and political risk.
Liberty expands French operation
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has established an underwriting presence in France for trade credit and political risk business with the appointment of Alexandre Egnell as assistant vice president, trade credit and political risk.
Brit shareholders would back improved Apollo bid, claims report
Brit Insurance shareholders would reportedly back an improved bid by Apollo, the US private equity house, if one is forthcoming.
Brokers concerned over Quinn duty of care legal action
Insurance brokers are worried they may not be able to rely on disclaimers given to clients who placed business with Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
Brit shareholders would back improved Apollo bid, claims report
Brit Insurance shareholders would reportedly back an improved bid by Apollo, the US private equity house, if one is forthcoming.
Brokers concerned over Quinn duty of care legal action
Insurance brokers are worried they may not be able to rely on disclaimers given to clients who placed business with Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
DAS takes corrective action on rates
DAS has claimed it is on target to achieve record growth during 2010 as annual premium income rose £19m during the first five months of the year.
CBG issues IPT warning
CBG Group has warned that increasing the level of insurance premium tax is likely to deter customers from buying adequate cover.
Ordnance survey mapping to detect fraud
OS Open Data, Ordnance Survey’s mapping and data portal, allows banks and insurance firms free access to key geographic datasets for the first time.
Aviva appoints CRS chief
Insurance giant Aviva has ended its search for a corporate risk solutions head by announcing Dipak Warren is to lead the division.
Alpha Underwriting launched
Alpha Underwriting has been established to handle corporate travel and personal accident cover.
CII launches London market qualification
The Chartered Insurance Institution has outlined its new award in London Market Insurance.
FSA to investigate Brit buy-out leak
The Financial Services Authority is investigating the leak of Apollo's takeover approach of Brit Insurance.
IUA calls for "well informed" insurance regulator
The International Underwriting Association has called on the coalition government to ensure that there is a strong insurance prudential regulator as part of its shake-up of the financial services industry.
China regulator aims to open more investment channels for insurers
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CRIC) is discussing loosening the investment channels of insurance companies, according to newswire the Xinhua News Agency.
Hoban outlines regulation plans
Mark Hoban, financial secretary to the Treasury, has addressed the House of Commons following George Osborne's Mansion House speach last night on the breaking up of the FSA.
Compliance firm urges industry to work together for regulatory change
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services UK managing director Dean Curtis has urged the financial services sector to pull together to ensure the Chancellor George Osborne’s regulatory changes are effective.
Economy on "road to recovery"
Businesses are starting to enjoy a recovery in markets at home and overseas, according to delegates at the Coface - the country risk conference for the UK and Ireland.
Economy on "road to recovery"
Businesses are starting to enjoy a recovery in markets at home and overseas, according to delegates at the Coface - the country risk conference for the UK and Ireland.
UIB appoints group FD
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Keith Anderson to the UIB Holdings Group board as group finance director.
Williams leaves Tesco Compare
Debra Williams has stepped down from her role as chief executive of Tesco Compare, Post has revealed.
FSA break-up: What's your view?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has sounded the death knell for the Financial Services Authority.
Aviva revamps commercial policies
Aviva has relaunched its commercial policy documentation in a bid to extend the cover and make it more broker and customer-friendly.