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Axa launches new underwriting tool
Axa has developed a new underwriting tool designed to assess the risk of flood, subsidence and terrorism risks to its underwriters.
Wider business travel coverage available from Rock Insurance
Rock Insurance has enhanced the level of cover provided under its business travel insurance policy and has also made more flexible options available to clients.
MD hails RSA network deal
1 Answer Network, the personal lines insurance broker network, has announced the renewal of its partnership with RSA.
Airmic offers pandemic advice
Risk managers have today been advised to ensure that their plans for pandemics are in place, up-to-date and understood by their colleagues by a leading trade body. It comes in the wake of the flu outbreak in Mexico which has killed at least 100 people.
New FSA-compliant trading platform launched
Select & Protect has developed an online trading platform it claims is the ideal solution to Financial Services Authority (FSA) compliance.
AIG gets ILFC bids for 'under' $5bn - reports
AIG is getting secondary bids for his International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) well below the unit's market value, accoring to reports.
Axis secures adjuster for financial lines arm
Axis International Loss Adjusters has appointed Nicholas La Stella for its financial lines & international liability division.
LIU Europe hires senior exec from Ace to head up German office
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, a dviision of US insurance giant Liberty Mutual, has hired Wolfgang Weis to head up its German operation.
Lancashire extends Gulf of Mexico product
Lancashire, the Bermudian specialist insurer, said that it is expanding its Gulf of Mexico windstorm protection for oil and gas companies to new clients.
Max Capital adds two underwriters to Lloyd's syndicate
Max Capital has said that senior underwriters Clive Hatto and Hugh Sprowson have joined Max at Lloyd's Ltd, the Lloyds managing agent for Syndicates 1400, 2525 and 2526.
Edward Mazman goes to Ironshore
Ironshore has continued to step up its speight of hiring by bringing aboard property executive Ed Mazman from AIG's Lexington Insurance Company.
Beazley hires new underwriter from Hiscox
Beazley Group has brought in Mark Bodkin as a senior property underwriter on the Lloyd's team.
Aviva confident over GI performance
Aviva has reported that its first quarter combined operating ratio is in line with its target to 'meet or beat' COR of 98% and it expects to achieve the target for the year. During the quarter, weather experience has been neutral across the group as…
L&G announces support for Longevity Science Advisory Panel
L&G has announced that it is to support the establishment of The Longevity Science Advisory Panel, an independent panel of leading authorities on longevity issues.
AIG appoints new vice-chairman
AIG has said that Matthew Winter, president and CEO of American General Life Companies, has been named vice chairman, Transition Planning and Administration, reporting to CEO Edward Liddy.
FSA poised to overhaul compensation limits
The Financial Services Authority is set to press ahead with proposed changes to the compensation limits for insurance, investment and home finance advice business in the event of a firm failing.
CNA provided insurance for Madoff's former accountant- sources
Bernard Madoff's former accountant may have taken out an insurance policy with US insurance giant CNA, Reinsurance can reveal.
Zurich appoints new climate chief
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed of Francis Bouchard as head of its climate office, effective 1 May.
Bluecycle forges links with vehicle fleet firm
Aviva-owned online salvage company Bluecycle has agreed a major contract with vehicle fleet firm Motability Operations.
FSA to go ahead with compensation limits
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced it will go ahead with proposed changes to the compensation limits for insurance, investment and home finance advice business in the event of a firm failing.
Garwyn strengthens Midlands services
LOSS adjuster Garwyn has appointed Ian Lane to the newly-created role of regional manager role for the Midlands.
Renaissance Re on verge of getting permission for Lloyd's syndicate
Bermudian (re)insurer Renaissance Re, which saw rival Arch Insurance get the go-ahead for its own Lloyd's syndicate last month, is on the verge of getting permission for its new Lloyd's syndicate, sources said.
NU: Burglaries could surge 50% by 2010
The recession could cause household burglaries to increase by 50% by the end of 2009, insurance giant Norwich Union has claimed.
GAB Robins UK completes ownership transaction
GAB Robins UK's transaction to change its ownership has been completed.