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Ace CEO marks 'strong start' following big profit rise
Ace boss Evan Greenburg has heralded his firm's "strong start to the year" after the Bermuda-based insurer posted first-quarter results showing a net income jump from $250m (£155m) to $973m (£604m).
Bankrupt broker boss faces jail
The owner of a liquidated insurance company sold "worthless" cover to customers and failed to pay Templeton Insurance £2.3m for underwriting its policies.
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Axa linked to major capacity deal with Gallagher's OIM
Axa is reported to be close to signing a major capacity deal with A J Gallagher-owned managing general agent OIM.
Cooper Gay private equity deal 'not concrete'
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has confirmed that the broking group's chief executive, Toby Esser, is in talks with potential private equity investors, although no deals have been struck yet.
Home-emergency cover complaints soar as FOS talks of problems elsewhere
The Financial Ombudsman Service received 1099 new complaints about home-emergency cover, relating to broken boilers, burst pipes and other domestic crises, in the last three months of 2011.
Premiums for young female drivers rise as UK average drops
Car insurance premiums for female drivers aged between 17 and 22 rose by 4.8% over the first quarter, bucking a national trend which has seen a drop in the average price quoted for comprehensive car insurance policies.
RSA boss Nightingale to take up reins as DLG network director
The Direct Line Group has named former RSA boss Paul Nightingale as director of network, fulfilment and supply chain, claims, starting in July.
CHO boss champions General Terms of Agreement at OFT meeting
Credit Hire Organisation director general Martin Andrews has welcomed the opportunity to explain the advantages of the Association of British Insurers' General Terms of Agreement after meeting with Office of Fair Trading officials today.
Aon's political risk and terrorism map warns 37 countries are more dangerous
Aon Risk Solutions has downgraded 37 countries including the UK in its 2012 Terrorism & Political Violence Map, largely due to civil unrest.
Aon downgrades 37 countries for terrorism and political violence
Companies must consider threats to business continuity due to civil unrest, said Aon Risk Solutions, as it downgraded 37 countries in its annual Terrorism & Political Violence map.
Litigation in Continental Europe may affect European insurers
Attempts to adapt local legislation to European Union and international law are creating a challenging environment for insurers operating in the region, according to Guy Carpenter.
One Answer Network signals commercial growth with IT poach from Powerplace
One Answer Network is to expand its commercial offering with the appointment of Carl Chapman, pictured, to the newly created position of commercial development and training manager.
Dual appoints Zurich Australia CEO Shane Doyle
The Dual Group has appointed former Zurich Australia chief executive Shane Doyle as deputy CEO, as the underwriting firm looks to expand its geographic reach.
Towergate picks up three more brokers
Towergate Insurance has acquired Gill Knott Insurance, Lloyd Manley Associates and the general insurance arm of Airevalley Insurance Services.
Online Exclusive: Tonks talks PI
Incoming Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Karl Tonks speaks to Amy Ellis about his year in charge.
Victims sue cab rapist's insurer
Eight victims of cab rapist John Worboys are due to take his motor insurer to the High Court today.
Giles confirms Lyons departure
Giles Insurance Brokers has confirmed that Sarah Lyons has left the company where she was group managing director for more than two years.
Wunelli boss cancels telematics discussion amid insurer support
Wunelli chairman Sandy Dunn has announced his decision to abandon an industry seminar exploring the merits of a common standard for telematics data, following "almost unanimous support" from insurers.
McLaren-Stewart leaves Giles for Tysers
John McLaren-Stewart has joined Lloyd's broker Tysers as UK sales and marketing director from Giles Insurance Brokers where he was sales director.
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Groupama ties up deal with motor broker Adrian Flux
Groupama has announced a deal today under which the group will underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for specialised motor broker Adrian Flux.
Lorega boss 'welcomes' market competition ahead of DAS launch
Lorega chairman Malcolm Harvey has welcomed the decision by DAS to launch a rival market offering, stating that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".
Charterfields makes corporate valuation double appointment
Charterfields has expanded its corporate valuation team with the appointment of Paul McCann and Mike Havis, who join the international asset consultant from Edward Symmons.