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Invaro run-off extended
Invaro's successor, Strathmore Administration Services, said it was still "months away" from taking ...
Appointment at QBE
Alastair Herbert and David Draper have joined QBE as joint underwriting managers for the UK and Cont...
Broker Network acquires Scottish broker
Broker Network Holdings has acquired Scottish broker Ewen C Mair and Co.
Shares plummet as SVB sets aside £103m
SVB Syndicates is expected to record a small operating loss for the first half of the year following a £103m provision for future claims from discontinued operations. However, it added it expected to post a full year operating profit of £43m. Shares in…
The state of Europe
Europe: outlook
NAIC head quits
Ernie Csiszar has resigned as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC...
Appointment at Aon
Aon has announced three new appointments as it bolsters its provision of insurance and risk manageme...
Placing risk
Risk Survey
Easier roads
Europe
States roll out P&C bills
Around 20% of the 251 property & casualty bills enacted in the United States so far in 2004 relate t...
Asda urges customers to get adequate home insurance
A third of the damage done to UK homes by fires last year was not covered by home insurance, leaving homeowners £126m out of pocket, according to Asda.
Florida businesses hit by Charley
Florida businesses appear to have suffered a significant portion of the overall damage from Hurricane Charley, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI).
Fortis reports GWP of £294m
Fortis Insurance UK reported £294m overall gross written premiums for the second quarter of 2004, an increase of 11% over the same period in 2003.
Heath Lambert scores PFA deal
Broker Heath Lambert today agreed to become the insurance provider to the Professional Footballers' Association’s 4000 members.
Chaucer upgraded by A.M Best
A.M. Best has assigned a syndicate financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) to Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084, Chaucer’s flagship syndicate.
Dixons adds Drama to risk management
Electrical retailing giant Dixons is looking to improve risk management knowledge among its 30,000 s...
Premium Credit and Acturis team up
Brokers can now place their clients' insurance and arrange premium finance on the Acturis broking sy...
Buy, buy baby
Management Strategy
What the papers said this week
THE TIMES Motor insurers are charging customers who pay their premiums in monthly instalments inter...
Hiscox announces reduced account capacity
Hiscox has announced reduced account capacity on Syndicate 33 for the 2005 year of account, predicti...
SMEs get help over robbery claims
The Metropolitan Police have joined forces with the security industry, insurers and retailers in an ...
Appointment at Wildnet
Simon Barker has been appointed UK sales director at business process solutions provider Wildnet. Mr...
Bodyshops call for clear-the-air talks
Leading insurers have been invited for 'clear-the-air' talks with motor industry firms, such as body...
Troubled waters
Damage Management