Insurer
Zurich shakes-up executive team
Zurich UK general insurance has named new marketing, claims and finance chiefs as part of a revamp of its executive team.
NIG launches new professionals product
Insurer NIG has unveiled a new professionals product as part of a revamp of its network broker package products.
Broker declares SME "next battleground" for direct insurers
RG Ford has become the first broker to sign up to Open GI’s new quote and buy solution for SME business two weeks after its launch at British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
FSA consults on competence
The Financial Services Authority has today published proposals to strengthen its requirements on competence for individuals carrying out retail activities, while placing more emphasis on standards of ethical behaviour.
LMG outlines next phase of electronic endorsement pilot
London Market Group has announced that its electronic endorsements pilot is moving into the next phase.
Cunningham Lindsey helps convict travel claim fraudster
Cunningham Lindsey said its specialist fraud investigations team has helped bring a prolific travel insurance fraudster to justice.
Captive insurers urged to participate in Solvency II
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners’ Association has urged captive insurers to participate in Solvency II.
Captive insurers urged to participate in Solvency II
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners’ Association has urged captive insurers to participate in Solvency II.
Cornish Mutual confirms new deputy chairman
Ian Pawley has taken up the role of deputy chairman with South West insurer, Cornish Mutual, having been a board member since November 2008.
QBE offers E&O in Canada
QBE has been granted service company status by Lloyd’s to provide errors and omissions insurance to SME's in Canada.
Willis: Oil rig losses to push up rates
The Deepwater Horizon and Aban Pearl drilling rig losses, which have left energy insurers with a $795m (£542m) bill, will cause rate increases and destabilise the market, Wills has claimed.
Macquarie named as adviser for Quinn Insurance sale
The High Court has granted Quinn Insurance's administrators permission to appoint Macquarie Capital Europe to advise on the prospective sale of the group.
Macquarie named as adviser for Quinn Insurance sale
The High Court has granted Quinn Insurance's administrators permission to appoint Macquarie Capital Europe to advise on the prospective sale of the group.
Quinn administrators costs approved by High Court
The High Court has approved the costs to date incurred by the two joint administrators appointed to run the Quinn Insurance group, according to reports from Ireland.
First Central opens new sales centre
First Central Insurance Management, the service provider for online motor insurer 1st Central, has opened a new sales centre accommodating 80 members of staff.
Groupama MD: we need to strike right balance with Solvency II
The managing director of Groupama Insurances has questioned whether the "significant distraction" of Solvency II is out of kilter with the effort needed to comply with it, and if it is just a ploy to help "fat consultants get fatter".
Capita Managing Agency gains Lloyd’s approval
Capita Managing Agency has been approved by Lloyd’s to manage live syndicates, including Syndicate 2232, capitalised by Allied World Assurance, which starts underwriting on 30 June.
Groupama MD: we need to strike right balance with Solvency II
The managing director of Groupama Insurances has questioned whether the "significant distraction" of Solvency II is out of kilter with the effort needed to comply with it, and if it is just a ploy to help "fat consultants get fatter".
Claims head Millar quits RBSI
Julian Millar, head of specialist claims operations at Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, has parted ways with the company.
CCV acquires Humbergrove businesses
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Hertfordshire based brokers Humbergrove Ltd and Humbergrove UK.
CNA Europe names new underwriting bosses
CNA Europe has appointed Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly created roles of chief underwriting offer of commercial lines and specialty lines respectively.
CNA Europe names new underwriting bosses
CNA Europe has appointed Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly created roles of chief underwriting offer of commercial lines and specialty lines respectively.
Hiscox: German SMEs have better insurance understanding than Brits
Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized businesses in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued.