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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.
Mina promoted in Marsh restructure
Marsh has promoted Patrick Mina to the newly-created role of head of international client and market services.
Finsure appoints new boss
NIG's premium finance subsidiary, Finsure has appointed Trevor Brittain as managing director.
Sabre Insurance founder honoured at CII
In celebration of his 75th birthday, a Sabre Insurance Company stained glass window was unveiled by Sabre’s founding chairman Alan Turner in the museum of the Insurance Hall in Aldermanbury.
Moody’s eyes possible American Re upgrade
Moody's has placed the A2 insurance financial strength rating of American Re-Insurance Company and the A3 senior debt rating of American Re Corporation on review for possible upgrade.
Fitch downgrades Munich Re
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Munich Reinsurance Company's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) and Long term ratings to 'AA-' (AA minus) from 'AA'.