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Pick of the week
Small adjusters to launch own association; QBE keen to acquire in Europe; Axa exits CHO code to establish own model; Only enters into administration; and Groupama restructure is hailed a success
Flat rates predicted for offshore energy
Aon is predicting flat rates for the offshore energy industry at the 1 October renewals deadline.
Groupama profits slide in Q2
Insurer reports dip in profits to £5.4m for second quarter of 2009.
HSBC withdraws motor insurance service
Insurer will cease to underwrite new motor business.
ICAB unveils new hotel booking system for loss adjusters
System to keep track of policyholder's alternative accommodation
Wildfires rage in California
Wildfires have burned 105,000 acres of Californian land near Los Angeles.
Aon and XL in PI partnership
Aon and XL Insurance are to offer the market more capacity in the solicitors' professional indemnity market.
Brit unveils new group claims boss
Brit CEO Dane Douetil has recruited a new group claims director from PWC
Axa withdraws from Credit Hire GTA
Disproportionately high costs of existing arrangements with CHOs blamed for decision
Markel swoops for MGA
CEO Stovin hails acquisition of ESR.
RSA aligns with business travel specialists
Insurer forms strategic alliance with FirstAssist and Drum Cussac
Ironshore completes financing deal
Bermudian insurer says has completed $300m capital raise
Mexico awaits Hurricane Jimena
Hurricane Jimena 'almost certain' to become a Category Five hurricane.