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NIG creates new schemes manager role
NIG has appointed Phillip Jones to the newly created role of schemes development manager.
IUA hopes updated website will create 'virtual communities'
The International Underwriting Association has updated its website in a bid to create an online database of documents and resources for the London (re)insurance market.
Beazley expands horizons from the US
Shares in Lloyd's insurer Beazley Group are marginally up this morning on the news that the group has increased the capital of its US admitted insurance company, Beazley Insurance Company, Inc., by $45m, resulting in a total capitalisation of…
Towergate takes over Marrs
The Towergate Partnership has announced the acquisition of North London broking firm Marrs Insurance Brokers.
Converium shareholders urged to reject Scor offer
Swiss reinsurer Converium’s board of directors has reiterated its plea to shareholders to reject a hostile takeover bid by French company Scor.
Argent appoints former Garwyn adjuster
Specialist liability adjuster Argent, part of the Parabis Group, has recruited James Owen as a liability adjuster at its Manchester office to provide additional support in the North West Region.
PHP moves headquarters
The Private Health Partnership, part of the Skipton Building Society, is combining its Otley and Shipley operations with a move to headquarters in Baildon, West Yorkshire.
CEA makes recommendations to European Commission
The CEA, the Brussels-based representative organisation for the European insurance and reinsurance industry, has made a series of policy recommendations to the European Commission regarding the interim report of the inquiry into business insurance.
FSA maintains a tough stance with small firms on minimum standards
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) said today that it had maintained a tough stance towards small firms that failed to meet its minimum standards in 2006/07. The FSA has minimum requirements or threshold conditions that all firms must fulfil in order…
Allianz launches flood risk Cat bond
The first catastrophe bond to cover British flooding has been issued by German insurance company Allianz.
Quinn Group fights back over forged memo furore
Quinn Group has reacted vehemently to articles written in the Sunday Tribune on 1st April and 8th April that make certain allegations about practices in Quinn-direct based on a memo purporting to come from the company.
Bermuda Monetary Authority appoints new CEO
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has announced that Matthew Elderfield will take over as chief executive in July.
European body responds to EC investisgation
CEA, the Brussels-based representative organisation for the European insurance and reinsurance industry, has made a series of policy recommendations to the European Commission regarding the interim report of the inquiry into business insurance.
Former Biba CEO Williams takes on new role
UKGI, the supplier of compliance and support services to insurance brokers throughout the UK, has announced two key appointments.
Former ABI general insurance boss takes new role
The Finance Industry Standards Association has announced the appointment of John Parker as its chief executive Officer.
Argenta Syndicate Management hires head of claims
Argenta Syndicate Management has announced that David Williams is to join the company as head of claims.
Allianz says recycled parts pilot proves a success
Allianz Cornhill has revealed that drivers have reported positive feedback to its pilot scheme to test the use of recycled parts in repairing vehicles.
Towergate buys JW Group
Towergate Partnership has today announced the first of a series of Scottish broker buys with the acquisition of J W Group Insurance & Risk Management.
Markel UK launches policy for social welfare sector
Markel (UK) the Retail division of Markel International, has launched a comprehensive social welfare insurance product. Developed following three years of research, the new product provides a bespoke one stop shop policy that caters for the social…
Broker completes MBO
Specialist independent insurance broker, Richard Thacker, has been acquired by its management team.
CII overhaul receives greenlight
At today's Special General Meeting, Chartered Insurance Insistute members voted overwhelmingly in favour of proposals to modernise the way in which the CII is governed.
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
IRM in Swedish link up as it plans international push
The Institute of Risk Management has announced its biggest international joint venture to date, in w...
'Best of the best' Brosnan named top call centre agent
Yve Brosnan from Direct Line's contact centre in Bristol has won the Direct Excellence contact centr...