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US homeowners batten down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy nears
Risk modelling experts predict mass damage to properties and widespread power outages across New York City when Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the US today.
Sterling boosts number of CII qualified staff
A year after being awarded Chartered Insurer status, Sterling Insurance said that it is committed to supporting staff in obtaining CII qualifications.
MP given eight-week ban after driving without insurance
Labour MP Jon Cruddas has been banned from the roads and told to pay a fine by Westminster magistrates after pleading guilty to driving with no insurance.
Towergate makes double media and entertainment hire
Towergate has appointed ex-Robertson Taylor duo Steven Howell and Darren Vickery to the broker's specialist media and entertainment team in the Coverex division.
Keychoice links with TFP Schemes on taxi risks
Independent broker community Keychoice has signed a deal with specialist insurance provider TFP Schemes to offer cover for taxi risks to its 800 members.
Cooper Gay yacht specialist joins Chartis
Chartis has named former Cooper Gay broker Ben Lind as senior yacht underwriter in the firm's private client group.
Mapfre off S&P 'Credit Watch' but Spanish economy continues to cause fears
Standard & Poor's cited uncertainty over the future of the Spanish economy as the reason behind its decision to affirm a ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the core operating entities of Mapfre.
Validus reports Q3 operating income up 50%
Bermudian insurer and reinsurer Validus saw a sharp rise in net operating income for the third quarter of 2012, reporting an increase of $58m.
RSA expands marine offering with Dutch deal
RSA is to provide up to $100m of charterers' liability capacity to Charterama, a Rotterdam-based underwriting agency.
Indian insurers and the international expansion challenge
Foreign expansion is touted as the way forward for Indian insurers. But, while some may look overseas for growth, establishing a business outside the country is not an option for most of India's insurers.
UK out of recession, but SMEs remain concerned
Over four-fifths of small to medium sized companies remain concerned about the economic climate, according to Zurich, despite declarations that the UK economy has returned to growth.
Hyperion 2013 IPO in doubt
A proposed initial public offering for Hyperion could be pushed back to 2014, says BP Marsh chairman.
Europe's climate change risks in the spotlight
Natural catastrophes and disasters are an important area of research and development in the insurance world, says BrokersLink's Paul Bitner.
Rugby legends touch down as QBE launches autumn international sponsorship deal
Legends from the world of rugby rubbed shoulders with QBE staff and brokers this morning as the insurer officially unveiled its four-year sponsorship deal of England's autumn international series against the southern hemisphere's top teams.
US APH liabilities may come back to haunt European insurers
European insurers wanting an idea of the trends coming their way often look to their cousins across the water, knowing that the problems for US insurers today are likely to plague European carriers tomorrow.
Cunningham Lindsey plans further LMC expansion following double hire
Cunningham Lindsey Liability Services is plotting further growth following a double appointment in its London market casualty business in the form of ex-Garwyn loss adjuster Debra Smart and in-house claims management expert Andrea Keyworth.
Equinox Global launches credit top up solutions
Continuing economic uncertainty is generating appetite for stable and reliable trade credit insurance solutions, according to Equinox Global.
Axa revenues up 3.7%
Axa group results show improvement in revenues across the business, with P&C growing just over 5%.
Everest Re reports Q3 income surge
Bermudian insurer and reinsurer Everest Re has seen takings swing sharply upwards in its third-quarter results.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny has always thought driving in London was for the brave, or indeed foolhardy, and the experience of a friend from Gibraltar has done little to calm her nerves.
Investing in the Profession: Asta moves to new premises
Asta Managing Agency has moved to a new office to make room for potential expansion.
Investing in the Profession: Chartis scheme gains CII approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Law report: Zero-hour staff can be employees
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Subsidence verdicts not at odds on 'foreseeability' question
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.