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Allianz names first ever retail fraud manager
Allianz has appointed Graham Knight to the newly created role of fraud manager for Allianz Retail.
Berkshire Hathaway insurance profits may fall – Barclays
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway may post declining returns on equity through next year on reduced insurance earnings, said Jay Gelb, an analyst at Barclays.
Fairholme becomes biggest AIG investor after US government
Fairholme Capital Management has acquired about 15 million shares of AIG in a bet on a rebound of the bailed-out insurer.
Greenberg seeks to end civil fraud case
Former AIG chief exec Hank Greenberg has asked a judge to dismiss a civil fraud lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, who is seeking to hold him personally liable for a sham reinsurance transaction.
Tories vow we will create "most competitive tax system in the G20"
The Conservative Party today outlined its ambition is to create the most competitive tax system in the G20 within five years.
Conservatives outline plans to stop Labour 'killing off' the recovery
The Conservative Party today reiterated its view that Labour’s plan for anyone earning over £20 000 to pay more tax - and employers more on all jobs paid over £5700 - will hit small businesses especially hard, and kill off the recovery.
LV GI division returns to profit
LV has announced a general insurance profit of £7m despite a wider group loss at the of more than £90m for 2009.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Labour pledges to help entrepreneurs and SMEs with manifesto
The Labour Party yesterday pledged to help support small businesses and recognize the need to promote entrepreneurs with the publication of its manifesto.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Munich Re reduces stake in Swiss insurer with €119m share sale
Munich Re has sold part of its stake in Swiss insurance group Helvetia Holdings, reducing its shareholding from approxoimately 8.2% to under 3%.
Capital Z raises Jelf stake closer to 30% threshold
Capital Z has moved closer to the threshold which would require it to make an offer for the entire shareholding of boker Jelf it was revealed this morning.
Munich Re reduces stake in Swiss insurer with €119m share sale
Munich Re has sold part of its stake in Swiss insurance group Helvetia Holdings, reducing its shareholding from approxoimately 8.2% to under 3%.
Post webinar: smart-phones, real-time rating and cloud computing
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Dutch insurance giant outlines new reporting style
Aegon has unveiled its new reporting format that it claims better aligns with the way it manages its businesses.
Principia Underwriting launches
Principia Underwriting launches today as the latest addition to the Aquila Underwriting group of businesses.
Dutch insurance giant outlines new reporting style
Aegon has unveiled its new reporting format that it claims better aligns with the way it manages its businesses.
Global takaful market set to surpass $8.8bn in 2010
Global takaful contributions grew 29% in 2008 to reach $5.3bn, with Saudi Arabia and Malaysia the biggest, according to Ernst & Young.
Quinn urges a reopening of UK business after High Court adjournment
The Quinn Group has welcomed the adjournment of the High Court hearing today which may have put its insurance business into full administration.
Quinn urges a reopening of UK business after High Court adjournment
The Quinn Group has welcomed the adjournment of the High Court hearing today which may have put its insurance business into full administration.
Quinn Insurance administration hearing delayed
The full hearing of the Financial Regulator's action to put Quinn Insurance into full administration has been postponed.
Ace extends environmental offering
Ace UK has launched an environmental protect policy offering coverage for both SMEs and multinational operations.
Kwik Fit bests company sales records
Kwik Fit Financial Services has announced record breaking single-day sales across all three of its group companies.