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Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
Hart leaves KGM as Canopius launches UK retail division
Colin Hart, chef executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor is set to leave the group amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
Another insurer resigns from the ABI over Jackson stance
Elite Insurance Company has confirmed that it will be resigning from the Association of British Insurers with immediate effect.
Dual appoints Manchester underwriter
Dual Corporate Risks has appointed Christopher Blake as a professional indemnity underwriter in the company’s national business unit.
Stonebridge appoints SSP
SSP is working with Stonebridge International Insurance to upgrade its existing system as part of a legacy transformation project.
Stonebridge appoints SSP
SSP is working with Stonebridge International Insurance to upgrade its existing system as part of a legacy transformation project.
BGL names new product development recruit
The BGL Group has appointed Cian Murphy as its new associate director for insurer development, reporting to Will Price, director of BGL Group product development.
Legal sector critical of FSA paper
The legal sector has reacted critically to the Financial Services Authority’s paper on the future of regulation for insurers.
PRA reveals approach to insurer regulation
The Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority have published a joint paper that sets out sets out the current thinking on how the future Prudential Regulation Authority will approach the supervision of insurers.
Chaucer adds to political violence team
Chaucer Syndicate 1084 has confirmed the appointment of Henry Buchanan as an underwriter within its marine division’s political violence and terrorism team.
Brightside increases premium finance capacity
Brightside has increased its premium finance capacity following an extension of its revolving line of credit with Clydesdale Bank.
Insure The Box to tackle fraud through Ice
Telematics specialist Insure The Box is to use the ICE claims system to support its plans for future growth.
Exclusive broking content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on disclosure rules in the Italian broker market and a View from the Top on developments in the captive market in Europe.
Post Europe: View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
Post Europe: Italian disclosure regulation
New contract disclosure rules have been introduced in Italy late last year and as Paolo Golinucci explains this is having a knock on effect for brokers in the open market.
Towergate names Manchester claims boss
Towergate Professional Indemnity in Manchester as appointed a new claims manager.
Exclusive broking content now available
The Insurance Insight weekly update is now live with an article on disclosure rules in the Italian broker market and a View from the Top on developments in the captive market in Europe.
View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
Italian disclosure regulation
New contract disclosure rules have been introduced in Italy late last year and as Paolo Golinucci explains this is having a knock on effect for brokers in the open market.
Willis names Spanish MD
Fernando Fedriani has been named managing director of Willis Facultative Spain.
Willis names Spanish MD
Fernando Fedriani has been named managing director of Willis Facultative Spain.
Draft bill published on financial regulation reforms
The government has published a White Paper and draft bill detailing its proposed reforms to the financial regulatory regime within the UK.
Post Magazine - 16 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.