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JLT CEO Burke "optimistic" as it enters final quarter of 2010
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has reported its "trading performance is in line with our expectations, notwithstanding continued challenging conditions" in its interim management statement for the period from 1 July to 8 November.
Ecclesiastical outlines plans for London restructure
Ecclesiastical has revealed plans for the reorganisation of its City office.
Aviva launches motor claims Iphone app
Aviva has signalled its intent to embrace the mobile phone market through the launch of its first Iphone application for motor claims.
One Answer Network appoints director
One Answer Network has appointed Neil Jenkinson to the role of client relationship director.
FSA director Strachan to head up Deloitte regulatory arm
Deloitte has appointed David Strachan, currently director of financial stability at the Financial Services Authority, is to join the firm as co-head of the Deloitte Centre for regulatory strategy in April 2011.
Ace: businesses need to focus on US trade risks
Ace’s corporate liability team has urged UK businesses to carefully consider the risks and opportunities of trading in the US.
Former Cooper Gay CEO joins Guy Carpenter as new global head
Guy Carpenter today confirmed that James Summers has been appointed global head of the company's marine & energy specialty, effective from May 2011.
Birmingham remains top spot for fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has released its fraud statistics for Q3, pinpointing Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester as the top three cities for fraudulent activity.
Insurance Insight November: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight November is now live with a review of the Polish general insurance market, and a close look at changes to supervisory authorities due to be enforced next year in the EU, as well as our regular View From the Top slot this month on…
Post Europe November: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe November is now live with a review of the Polish general insurance market, and a close look at changes to supervisory authorities due to be enforced next year in the EU, as well as our regular View From the Top slot this month on…
Post Europe: Ceiops is dead, long live Eiopa!
Existing committees of EU supervisors for the European insurance sector are being transformed from 1 January 2011 into supervisory authorities with firm powers. Vic Wyman assesses what the impact of this regulatory change will be.
Ceiops is dead, long live Eiopa!
Existing committees of EU supervisors for the European insurance sector are being transformed from 1 January 2011 into supervisory authorities with firm powers. Vic Wyman assesses what the impact of this regulatory change will be.
MGA goes live using Sequel software
New trade credit insurance specialist Equinox Global has gone live on using insurance software provided by Sequel.
RBS Insurance ramps up claims reserves by a further £100m in Q3
RBS Insurance today said it had set aside a further £100m for bodily injury claims reserves, largely relating to periodic payment orders. This follows the £320m established in respect of bodily injury in quarter two by the owner of Direct Line and…
Advantage to stop underwriting external broker business from 2012
Hastings Insurance Services has confirmed that its major insurance partner Gibraltar-based Advantage is to cease underwriting underwriting business through brokers outside the group.
Heath Lambert wins wind farm contract
Heath Lambert has won a contract to supply all risk services to Scottish wind farm developer, Carbon Free.
CIFAS: fraud remains “rife” in the UK
Data provided by the 265 member organisations of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service - has revealed fraud remains rife in the UK.
Giles-owned MGA Ink rebrands
Giles-owned managing general agent Ink Underwriting Agencies has rebranded as Ink Insurance.
Allianz sets Newcastle in its sights
Allianz Commercial is set to expand its regional branch network with the opening of a new office in Newcastle.
Post Magazine and news editor Mairi MacDonald scoop major awards
Post Magazine scooped two prestigious gongs at last night's Association of British Insurers Media Awards.
Cogent appointed by AA and Saga brands
AA and Saga Insurance have appointed Cogent Law to provide legal advice as part of a new range of services for personal lines customers.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny understands that one managing director of an insurance firm had his moment in the sun last week.
Tesco Bank non-standard risk panel delayed for now
Tesco Bank has sidelined plans to launch a non-standard risks panel for its motor insurance customers.
Editor's comment: Fog clears for Allianz
The news that Allianz is to open its long-delayed office in Newcastle is certainly going to be greeted warmly by North-east brokers.