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AMA and Nacho confirm merger plan
The executive committees of the Accident Management Association and the National Association of Credit Hire Operators have agreed proposals to merge and have recommended acceptance to their respective memberships.
Allianz: Greece no danger to the EMU
In an international comparison, Allianz continued, the EMU as a whole fares relatively well with a debt ratio of 78.2 percent of gross domestic product. Japan's debt ratio of around 190 percent is substantially higher and the USA, with 83.1 percent of…
Allianz: Greece no danger to the EMU
In an international comparison, Allianz continued, the EMU as a whole fares relatively well with a debt ratio of 78.2 percent of gross domestic product. Japan's debt ratio of around 190 percent is substantially higher and the USA, with 83.1 percent of…
Alterra names new executives
Alterra, the new name for the newly-combined entities of Bermudian reinsurance rivals Harbor Point and Max Capital, has named its executives.
Alterra names new executives
Alterra, the new name for the newly-combined entities of Bermudian reinsurance rivals Harbor Point and Max Capital, has named its executives.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
UK General announces restructure of its branch network
UK General has unveiled the latest stage of its strategy for the SME commercial market, confirming Fortis as capacity provider for SME business and rural.
CFC appoints new finance director
The specialist lines underwriting agency has announced the appointment of Michael Grist as finance director.
Delta Lloyd sees new premiums drop
Gross written premiums amounted to € 1423m (2008: € 1378m), an increase of 3%. The segment's operational result after tax and non-controlling interests fell to €88m (2008: €112m).
Delta Lloyd sees new premiums drop
Gross written premiums amounted to € 1423m (2008: € 1378m), an increase of 3%. The segment's operational result after tax and non-controlling interests fell to €88m (2008: €112m).
Novae profit declines
Pre-tax profits for 2009 at the (re)insurance group fell £9.6m due to first half losses but gross written premiums rose 10%
RSA warns manufacturers over rising order risks
Insurer RSA has warned manufacturers of the risk of a sudden surge in large and untypical orders as the sector’s fortunes improve.
Aviva UK GI book shrinks by over £1.1bn in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Aviva UK GI book shrinks by over £1.1bn in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Max ratings won't be affected by Harbor Point merger, say Fitch
Max Capital's announcement that it is merging with Bermudian rival Harbor Point is unlikely to affect its ratings, Fitch has said.
Max - Harbor Point merger won't lead to job losses - sources
The merger between Max Capital and Harbor Point won't lead to job losses in the Lloyd's market, market sources have told Reinsurance.
Harbor Point and Max Capital confirm merger
Bermudian reinsurers Max Capital and Harbor Point have confirmed their merger.
Harbor Point and Max Capital confirm merger
Bermudian reinsurers Max Capital and Harbor Point have confirmed their merger.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Government to step in over claims
The government has decided to take steps to police the claims management sector, with the Department for Constitutional Affairs expected to unveil its plans in the next fortnight.
Postscript - 20 years ago: J&H given Olympic contract
Lloyd's broker Johnson & Higgins has been awarded the reinsurance contract for the 1992 summer Olympics in Barcelona.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was fortunate to go along with a host of insurers and brokers to the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at The Odeon Leicester Square this week, as part of its Insurance Leadership Group.
CII calls for focus on trust
The Chartered Insurance Institute has called for financial services companies to make more effort at trying to improve public trust in the sector.
IGI retains IIP status
IGI Legal Assist will retain its Investors in People status after successfully meeting the required standard for the third time running.