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Mapfre profits dip 4.8% as it takes €80.8m.earthquake hit
Mapfre has reported a 8.9% rise in revenues in the first quarter of 2010 to €5892.4m, and a net attributable result of €273.1m.
The TV leader's debate on the economy - who won?
Last night the three main political leader's debated the economy live on the BBC.
Insurer to open Malta office
ALC Health is to open an office in Malta as it continues its expansion plans across Europe.
Post lauded at prestigious awards bash
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald was last night crowned trade general insurance writer of the year at the Headline Money Awards.
Willis international arm hit by "weak" UK and Ireland
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $204m, compared with $192m in the same period a year ago.
Quinn to lay off 800, claims report
Grant Thornton, the administrators of Quinn Insurance, plan to make about 800 staff redundant as part of a major downsizing of the insurer, it has been reported.
Willis international arm hit by "weak" UK and Ireland
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $204m, compared with $192m in the same period a year ago.
Chartis CEO mulls options for European HQ
Lex Baugh, president and chief executive of Chartis Europe Holdings, has refused to rule out any insurance centre on the continent as a possible headquarters for the newly established group.
Election 2010 - who do you think has performed the best?
With the last televised leader's debate tonight which of the three main political leaders do you think has performed best in the run up to the election?
Chartis CEO mulls options for European HQ
Lex Baugh, president and chief executive of Chartis Europe Holdings, has refused to rule out any insurance centre on the continent as a possible headquarters for the newly established group.
Axa raids Hiscox and Beazley for financial lines push
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments to underpin its growth plans in the SME sector and its ambitions in the mid-corporate market.
Fortis outlines readiness for MoJ RTA reforms
Fortis today claimed that it is one of the first insurers to have implemented an ‘application to application’ approach ahead of the reforms to streamline the compensation system for low cost road traffic accident personal injury claims, launching on…
LMA nominates Beaton as Xchanging rep
The Board of Xchanging Claims Services has announced that Ian Beaton has been appointed as the Lloyd’s Market Association’s representative to be a non-executive director of XCS.
Quinn investigation now focuses on loans
The Financial Regulator is concentrating on two areas relating to guarantees given by Quinn Inusrance's subsidiaries to the wider Quinn group as its investigation nears a close.
Gable in new French broking tie-up
AIM-listed Gable has signed a new agreement with its French broker, France Assurance Consultants, to provide a programme of property related risk insurance.
QBE CEO content with alllowances for large claims after $470 Q1 hit
QBE has revealed that its estimated large risk and catastrophe claims, which are defined as net claims of $2.5m and above, for the year to date are $470m. This compares with an estimated net $430m for the same period in 2009.
Admiral CEO bullish despite Confused turnover decreasing 5% in Q1
Henry Engelhardt, Admiral chief executive, this morning said his business had "continued to grow and prosper in the last three months".
Quinn investigation now focuses on loans
The Financial Regulator is concentrating on two areas relating to guarantees given by Quinn Inusrance's subsidiaries to the wider Quinn group as its investigation nears a close.
Gable in new French broking tie-up
AIM-listed Gable has signed a new agreement with its French broker, France Assurance Consultants, to provide a programme of property related risk insurance.
QBE CEO content with alllowances for large claims after $470 Q1 hit
QBE has revealed that its estimated large risk and catastrophe claims, which are defined as net claims of $2.5m and above, for the year to date are $470m. This compares with an estimated net $430m for the same period in 2009.
Admiral CEO bullish despite Confused turnover decreasing 5% in Q1
Henry Engelhardt, Admiral chief executive, this morning said his business had "continued to grow and prosper in the last three months".
CII sees revenue up as international members jump 10% in 2009
Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 7% increase in overall revenues to £32.3m in 2009 (2008: £30.3m).
Geneva Association opposes IMF proposal
Insurance think tank, The Geneva Association has issued a letter to the Central Bank Governors of the G20 in which it claims the financial stability tax proposal of the International Monetary Fund fails to adequately address the distinct nature of the…
BPO firm expects to see growth in second half of 2010
Xchanging, the business processing company, today said it expected growth to be weighted towards the second half of 2010 due to the time it takes to conclude deals in its markets, including the London insurance market.