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NU parent denies takeover talk
Aviva has denied speculation it is in talks about acquiring a US insurer.
Crawford gains from RBSI deal
Crawford & Company, the loss adjuster, has been selected as one of the main providers of claims management services to Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance. Crawford said it has been selected to provide UK-wide claims management services covering general…
NU shake up sees insurance broker boss change
Norwich Union has announced a GI shake up with insurance broker director George Berrie revert to previous role after less than a year in the role.
Aviva unites UK life and GI businesses under Snowball
Aviva today announced that Patrick Snowball, currently group executive director, general insurance, will become group executive director, Aviva UK. In his new role he will be responsible for the group’s UK businesses – Norwich Union Life, Norwich Union…
The resident president
With a restructuring occurring at Marsh, Bruce Carnegie-Brown has been a very busy man. He talks to Guy Anker about why he chose to accept the position of Institute of Financial Services president and his commitment to change
Lloyd's chief announcement set for New Year
The search for a new chief executive at Lloyd's is down to the final eight candidates.
Ricksons opens Leeds office
Law firm Ricksons Solicitors has opened a new office in the heart of Leeds city centre.
Axa in Lloyds TSB tie up
Axa has announced today that it has secured the contract to underwrite Lloyds TSB Insurance’s travel insurance from 1 February 2006 following a competitive tender.
ZFS reports profits of £2.8bn
Zurich Financial Services has reported a record operating performance for the first nine months of 2005,despite the impact of severe natural catastrophes in the United States and Europe, a company statemetn read today.
Groupama announces restructure following acquisition
Groupama expects to become the eighth largest healthcare insurance provider in the UK with a GWP of over £60m following its acquisition of Clinicare from French mutual insurer AZUR GMF. The purchase of Clinicare was formally completed on 9th November for…
HCC expands international operations
HCC Insurance Holdings has announced today the formation of HCC Insurance Holdings (International) Limited (HCCI), based in London, which will act as the holding company for all international operations.
Lloyd's donates £75 000 in Remembrance
Lloyd’s marked Remembrance Day today by hosting its annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in the Lloyd’s Underwriting Room. The Lutine Bell was rung and underwriters, brokers and staff at Lloyd’s observed a two-minute silence.
NIG commercial director Carslake quits
NIG today announced the departure of its director of commercial lines, Lyn Carslake. His decision comes months after his fellow commercial boss Charles Earl quit.
Willis appoints RSA exec
Willis today announced the appointment Royal and Sun Alliance's group financial controller Patrick Regan.
Groupama buy doubles PMI income
Groupama Insurances has today announced the acquisition of private medical insurer Clinicare from its French parent Groupe AZUR GMF, in a move that more than doubles the size of Groupama’s revenue from PMI.
Marsh wins Beijing Olympics account
Marsh, the world’s leading risk and insurance services firm, has been selected to provide insurance consulting and risk management services for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Want to use a Prince's Trust supported business?
The insurance industry, through the Insurance Leadership Group is rallying behind the Prince's Trust which raises funds and provides support for disadvanted young people via practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance. By…
Minimum wage rise is "easily affordable"
The Trades Union Congress has claimed UK businesses will have no trouble adapting to the increased m...
Winlow quits as Zurich MD
Zurich has announced that Mark Winlow, managing director of its UK Personal Lines business, has decided to leave the organisation.In a statement from the insurer, zurich said neither the company nor Mr Winlow will be discussing the terms or background to…
Charity campaign for trustees is launched
A campaign has been launched to get more employees in the financial services sector to become truste...
White Rock launches new terrorism cover option
White Rock has announced the formation of White Rock Insurance (Europe) PCC in order to provide corporate insurance buyers with more flexibility and choice around their purchase of terrorism cover.
Terrorism insurance solution launched
White Rock, the Aon-owned provider of protected cell companies (PCCs), has formed White Rock Insurance (Europe) PCC to provide corporate insurance buyers with more flexibility and choice around their purchase of terrorism cover.
RBSI warns of pressure on motor pricing as it adds over 500 000 new policyholders
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance’s contribution to the group increased by 6% or £25m to £435m for the half year ended 31 June, reflecting what it described as “good volume growth and expense control in a very competitive market”.
Cobra network membership passes 80
Broker network Cobra, has announced that membership has risen to 80 following the addition of nine new members in the past three months.