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Fitch upgrades RSA, despite some capital concerns
Fitch Ratings has upgraded RSA's Insurer Financial Strength rating to 'A' from 'A-' and Long-term Issuer Default to 'A-' from 'BBB+'.
Hastings Direct hires former Eldon boss as managing director
Hastings Direct has appointed a new managing director for insurer services.
Parliament cracks down on uninsured drivers
A new system to tackle uninsured driving has moved a step closer with road safety minister Mike Penning laying the final regulations in Parliament.
NIG underwriter joins Plum
Household insurance specialist Plum Underwriting has hired two underwriters.
Axa: Men more likely to exaggerate an insurance claim than women
Axa has reported a rising trend in exaggerated claims.
Mapfre agrees £1m GAP deal with Brightside
Mapfre Assistance has been named on a panel of three insurers to provide GAP insurance to Brightside in a deal worth £1m in gross written premiums per year.
Countdown to Biba 2011: the changing regulatory landscape
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference now less than four weeks away, Post and Insurance Age editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift sat down with the Biba CEO Eric Galbraith to discuss the issues which are likely to come to the fore in…
Solvency II and data management: the debate
If you missed this week's live webinar debating Solvency II and the issue of data management - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Post Europe: Swedish insurers take a chance on art (Monet, Monet, Monet)
The Swedish insurance market has traditionally been dominated by five large players, If P&C Insurance, Codan, LF Insurance Group, Zurich Insurance and Chartis, which together account for over 85% of market’s annual premium income.
Solvency II and data management: the debate
If you missed this week's live webinar debating Solvency II and the issue of data management - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
View from the Top: Swedish insurers take a chance on art (Monet, Monet, Monet)
The Swedish insurance market has traditionally been dominated by five large players, If P&C Insurance, Codan, LF Insurance Group, Zurich Insurance and Chartis, which together account for over 85% of market’s annual premium income.
Mapfre signs ITT deal
Mapfre has agreed to become exclusive travel insurance partner of the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
Apil names new vice president
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has named Karl Tonks as its new vice-president.
Young driver broker announces re-brand
Under-25 car insurance broker Selecter Car Insurance is to re-brand as Only Young Drivers.
Crash-for-cash trio set for sentencing
Three members of a crash-for-cash gang are awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of conspiracy to defraud.
Markel launches 'direct' arm aimed at low premium clients
Markel UK, the retail division of specialist insurer Markel International, has launched Markel Direct as it seeks to bolster its multi-distribution operating model.
App creator vows to reduce breakdown recovery costs by 60%
A new Iphone app has been created which its designer claims can reduce breakdown recovery costs by up to 60%.
LV unveils motorists Iphone app
Insurer LV has launched an Iphone app allowing motorists to file accident reports remotely.
Liberty Anglo announced as preferred bidder for Quinn - Manchester to close
A joint venture of Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank has been announced as the preferred bidder for the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance.
Liberty Anglo announced as preferred bidder for Quinn - Manchester to close
A joint venture of Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank has been announced as the preferred bidder for the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance.
S&P: Provident rating may improve by two notches after Covea deal
Standard & Poor's has placed its 'BB+' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Provident Insurance on CreditWatch with positive implications.
S&P: Provident rating may improve by two notches after Covea deal
Standard & Poor's has placed its 'BB+' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Provident Insurance on CreditWatch with positive implications.
Legal update - jury trials: judge, jury and compensation
Personal injury claimants in Scotland have long enjoyed the right to a jury trial to determine liability and damages, but record-breaking awards over the past six months has seen their popularity with claimant lawyers surge. Julie Keenan looks at the…
Travelers targets UK PL market for expansion
Travelers is eyeing expansion opportunities in the UK personal lines market, according to the newly appointed chief executive of its European operation.