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Magnificent seven honoured
The Chartered Insurance Institute has granted seven industry figures Honorary Fellowships for "outst...
Levene and Woodburn bestowed highest CII honour
The Chartered Insurance Institute has announced that it has recognised the outstanding contribution of seven individuals to the insurance and financial services industry by granting them Honorary Fellowship (Hon. FCII) of the Institute.
Willis first quarter revenues fall 5%
Willis Group Holdings today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
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Hiscox in £10m marketing push
Hiscox has today unveiled the details of its £10m marketing campaign, including a viewing of its first television advertisement.
Sigma opens Midlands office
Sigma Claims Solutions has opened its Midlands office in Stafford.
Lloyd's to open Shanghai company
Lloyd’s is to set up its new Chinese onshore reinsurance operation in Shanghai, it was announced today.
Argent acquired
Lark Group has acquired Argent Insurance Brokers, an intermediary based in Sandhurst, Berkshire.
Machell takes on dual role as NU's Hodges moves to life business
Norwich Union has changed its senior management team following the decision of Gary Withers, chief executive, Norwich Union Life (NUL), to leave the company.
Willis appoints internal legal adviser
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Eric Dinallo as general counsel. He will also join Willis’ partners group, the company’s top management committee.
AM Best claims US insurers narrow funding gap for reserves
US property/casualty insurers narrowed the funding gap in their asbestos and environmental loss reserves during 2004, principally for asbestos liabilities, as a result of 2004¡¦s pretax charge of nearly $6bn, according to a special report published by AM…
Aviva pulls Pru offer
Aviva has withdrawn its merger proposal due to Prudential’s lack of interest.
Allianz Cornhill profits fall & combined ratio rises
Allianz Cornhill's 2005 profits fell to £206.4m (2004: £210.6m) while its combined ratio rose to 94.9% (2004: 94%), its financial results reported.
RSA combined ratio likely to rise says Analyst
Analyst Keefe Bruyette and Woods said it expects a limited deterioration in Royal & Sun Alliance's combined ratio to 95.2% from the fourth quarter when it reports its full year results on Thursday morning.
Cobra tops 90 brokers
Cobra Network, the independent network of commercial insurance brokers, today announced that membership has risen to ninety brokers following successful applications from PW White & Partners, based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire and Steele Insurance…
Union in NU dig over profit
Trade union Amicus has called on insurance giant Aviva to pull back jobs to the UK in the light of today's profit statement.
Aviva chief declares 2005 best yet for GI
UK insurance giant Aviva this morning declared 2005 its "best general insurance result yet". Its general insurance and health profit jumped 22% to £1551 million and it recorded a worldwide general insurance combined operating ratio (COR) of 95% (2004: 97…
Bernau is made new chairman of the FSSC
The Financial Services Skills Council has appointed a new chairman, following the retirement of Sir ...
Ingham's founding directors set to retire
Ingham Underwriting has announced the retirement of its founding directors.
Former Aviva boss takes up new role
CMGL, the provider of claims management and insurance services, is has appointed Cees Schrauwers as non-executive Chairman.
Quinn Direct profits up
Quinn-direct Insurance, the Irish insurance company, has announced it made a Pre-Tax Profit of £158m in 2005.
Axa GI revenues stuck at 2004 levels
AXA UK has reported 23% growth in underlying earnings to £266m in 2005 for its combined life, health and general insurance business.
Swiss Re EGM finalises GEIS purchase
An Extraordinary General Meeting of Swiss Re shareholders has approved the company’s creation of additional equity capital related to the financing of the GE Insurance Solutions acquisition.
Jelf enters top 10 independent broker league with major acquisition
Jelf Group has acquired fellow broking group Goss Group for an initial consideration of £6.254m. It also plans to raise £7.3m from investors.