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Swiftcover signs three year deal
Swiftcover has renewed its three-year contract with Auto Windscreens.
Hiscox sheds Bermudian team but plans to open five new bases in the US
Hiscox is to close one of its specialist insurance and reinsurance teams operating from Bermuda as part of plans to focus on its US business.
Aviva sells UK subsidiary
Aviva has agreed to sell RAC Auto Windscreens to Arques Industries AG.
Hiscox teams up with RI3K for reinsurance purchases
Specialist insurer Hiscox will launch a trial of the RI3K trading service for part of its 2009 reinsurance purchases this month.
Riddell appointed chairman of Zurich global corporate
Geoff Riddell, the current chief executive officer (CEO) of Zurich Global Corporate has been appointed to the new role of chairman of the division.
Aviva CEO bullish on future once economic stability returns
The group chief executive officer of Aviva has insisted the group is positioned for growth once economic stability returns because it has a strong brand and capital position.
FTSE pares losses after morning crash
The FTSE 100 crashed on Monday morning, but the 'Black Monday' worries were given a slightly lighter tinge in the afternoon session.
Willis chief applauds Dinallo's call for contract certainty
Joe Plumeri, chairman and chief executive officer of Willis Group Holdings, has applauded the efforts of Eric Dinallo, the Superintendent of Insurance for New York State, to bring contract certainty to the insurance industry in New York.
Goodwin resigns as UK banking bailout agreed
The UK government is to inject up to £37bn of new capital into Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB and HBOS.
Groupama raids Axa for new director
Groupama Insurances has appointed Kevin Kiernan as motor underwriting director. He joins the company from Axa Insurance where he was head of business finance.
Aviva shares rise after group CEO outlines capital position
Norwich Union parent Aviva's shares have risen 8.11% (33,25 pence) to 443 pence so far this morning on news that its capital position remains strong.