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Editor's comment: What next for Quinn?
Tuesday saw a flurry of activity following the news that the High Court in Ireland had appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, on an application by the Financial Regulator.
GI market to suffer
The UK general insurance market is likely to suffer from a decrease in investment returns and greater claims inflation in 2010, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Go Compare ad star to feature on world cup song
The moustachioed star of the Go Compare adverts has been asked to sing on the official England world cup song.
UK General in talks to add to Fortis MGA capacity
UK General is actively seeking new capacity following its recent split with Aviva.
Co-op to address European mutual conference
Europe’s mutual and cooperative insurers will hold their second biennial Congress, in Genoa, Italy, from 24 to 26 May 2010, on the theme “mutuality today: sustainable values” at the invitation of Italian members, Reale Mutua, Itas and Unipol.
Axa boss hits back at Accident Exchange
Axa Insurance claims managing director David Williams has hit back at credit hire operator Accident Exchange, after being revealed as the insurer with the most exposure to Autofocus evidence.
MIB chief: warning over extra ELTO costs
Motor Insurers' Bureau chief executive Ashton West has warned insurers that they face "significant" extra costs as a result of an agreement with the Association of British Insurers to jointly build an Employers' Liability Tracing Office.
Market awaits Quinn fallout
Brokers, trade bodies and insureds in the UK and Ireland were seeking further clarification as to the true financial situation at Quinn's insurance businesses as Post went to press, amid mounting speculation that intermediaries are already seeking to…
Zurich names CEO's successor
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Cecilia Reyes as chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee, effective 1 April 2010, reporting directly to chief executive officer Martin Senn.
Towergate Underwriting strikes liability deal with QBE and Novae
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
Zurich names CEO's successor
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Cecilia Reyes as chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee, effective 1 April 2010, reporting directly to chief executive officer Martin Senn.
Mondial Assistance names regional Benelux boss
Mondial Assistance has named current director for Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa Mike Webb as its head of the Benelux region.
Mutual outlines plans to move into the broker market
Benenden Healthcare Society, a mutual that provides healthcare to public sector workers and co-operatives such as John Lewis, plans to sell its low-cost policies via intermediaries for the first time as it aims to increase its share of the market.
Mondial Assistance names regional Benelux boss
Mondial Assistance has named current director for Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa Mike Webb as its head of the Benelux region.
Groupama claims SME first with launch
Groupama Insurances is offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
Axa study compares GB young drivers with European counterparts
An international research study from Axa has shown that young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts.
Aspen Chile quake losses up to $110m
Aspen announces its preliminary loss estimates for Chile earthquake, European Windstorm Xynthia and the Australian hailstorms and floods.
Swiss Re appoints new UK boss
Russell Higginbotham has been appointed as head of client markets for Swiss Re in the UK & Ireland.
Axa study compares GB young drivers with European counterparts
An international research study from Axa has shown that young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts.
Swiss Re appoints new UK boss
Russell Higginbotham has been appointed as head of client markets for Swiss Re in the UK & Ireland.
Ex-SSP director joins Target Harlosh
Insurance software solutions provider Target Harlosh has appointed Mark Mullin as head of insurance services, to spearhead the company’s expansion plans in the UK and across Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific.
Prudential to pay out £20m in bonuses to AIA key staff
Prudential is planning a multi-million pound bonus scheme to lock in executives at AIA, the Asian arm of AIG it is in the process of acquiring.
Ex-SSP director joins Target Harlosh
Insurance software solutions provider Target Harlosh has appointed Mark Mullin as head of insurance services, to spearhead the company’s expansion plans in the UK and across Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific.
NIG to launch property owners product
NIG is poised to launch a new mid-market property owners offering after raiding RSA for account manager Stewart Anderson.