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Two further Halliwells teams join BLG
The former head of Halliwells' London-based dispute resolution group has joined Barlow Lyde & Gilbert as a partner.
AIG names ex-Pru chief head of AIA ahead of listing
AIG has named former Prudential chief executive Mark Tucker as head of its Asia life insurance business, AIA, and said it would seek to list AIA on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Chartis opens branch in Essex
Chartis UK has opened an underwriting office in Chelmsford as part of drive to expand its regional operations.
Outgoing AIG chair: It is easier to replace me than CEO Benmosche
Harvey Golub has resigned as chairman of the AIG board after it emerged that he had had a difficult working relationship with CEO Bob Benmosche.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Leaders in learning
RSA’s training programme has brought marketing staff from all over the world together to network, learn and create a strong and coherent international brand, explains Liz McMahon.
Chartis and investigators help convict HNW gang
A private investigation and surveillance firm instructed by Chartis has helped build a case against a gang jailed for committing a series of burglaries of high net worth properties across the North-west of England.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
Rehabilitation Awards 2010 – Welcome
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2010 in the sumptuous surroundings of Merchant Taylors Hall by the chair of the judging panel, deputy editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who outlined why there should be a real sense of optimism and…
Chartis: regulation deciding factor for London hub choice
The strength of the UK's financial regulation was a deciding factor in London being selected over other major European cities as the hub for Chartis' new regional headquarters.
Chartis UK MD unveils his new team
Chartis Insurance UK has unveiled a series of appointments as part of the wider changes within Europe.
Chartis UK commercial boss takes up French role in shake-up
Chartis Europe SA has appointed five new general managers following the announcement earlier today of its restructure.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Chartis UK MD unveils his new team
Chartis Insurance UK has unveiled a series of appointments as part of the wider changes within Europe.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
House passes financial reform bill
The US House of Representatives approved a landmark overhaul of financial regulations on Wednesday but the Senate put off action until mid-July, delaying a final victory for President Barack Obama.
Ex-AIG's Cassano defends no-losses proclamation
The former head of the AIG unit that led to a $182bn bailout pledge from taxpayers stood by a 2007 proclamation that the insurer would not lose even a dollar on a portfolio of securities that included subprime mortgages.
Interview - Lyndon Wood: Daring to be different
Moorhouse boss Lyndon Wood spent last year in the Dragon's Den. Literally. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about growth plans, admiration for Adrian Colosso and pigeon psychology.
US Congress passes financial reforms
On Friday, after a marathon 20-hour debate, the US Congress passed an amended version of the Dodd-Frank Bill which includes measures to prevent more AIG-style bailouts and a federal insurance regulator.
Cat bond prices fall
Catastrophe bonds have seen their sharpest slump since 2008 as forecasters predict a busier-than-usual Atlantic hurricane season.
Brokers Link chief exec
Insurance intermediary network Brokers Link has named Leonard Battifarano as its new chief executive.
View from the top: The new watchword
Efficiency has become the watchword of the new government, as it looks for savings to combat the UK's budget deficit. The same watchword could be applied to businesses. While the likelihood of a double dip recession has lessened, we are still at a…
Rivals set to vie for Halliwells business
Law firm Hill Dickinson is understood to be considering buying the assets of rival Halliwells.
SEC ends probe of AIG and executives
US regulators have closed an investigation of AIG and some of its executives over the insurer's near collapse in 2008 that led to a $182bn government bailout, according to newswire Reuters.
Interview - Stephanie Watkins: From speeding tickets to cricket wickets
Leigh Jackson talks to HSB UK's American chief executive officer and managing director of engineering insurance Stephanie Watkins about her past as a police officer in the US and her curious love for cricket.