Regulation
Norwich Union plans more UK acquisitions
Norwich Union Healthcare said it plans further acquisitions in the occupational health market, after...
New corporate occupational health provider created
A new corporate occupational health provider giant will be created from 1 October, when the integrat...
FSA may act over PI broker
The Financial Services Authority is believed to be poised to name the latest broker to fall foul of ...
Regulator kicks off claims review
The Financial Services Authority will review general insurers' claims handling in retail lines next ...
Aon calms worries over safety regulations
Broker Aon has attempted to calm UK businesses' concerns that the new General Product Safety Regulat...
Appointment at Andrew M Jackson
Hull-based law firm Andrew M Jackson has appointed Matthew Peacock as solicitor in its shipping and ...
VAT consultation ends with industry in accord
The government is coming under increasing pressure from the insurance industry not to impose new rul...
FSA's 'big idea' needs a rethink
It is staggering how many advisers, consultants and commentators are trying to cash in on the Financ...
Glencairn acquires IoRisk Solutions
Glencairn Limited has appointed Mark Ter Haar as its new Business Development Director. The move comes as part of the acquisition of IoRisk Solutions, which was established in 2001 under an umbrella arrangement with independent Lloyd’s broker, Holman’s.
London market must explain contract certainty
The London Insurance market risks losing custom if it fails to explain to the rest of the world the huge impact contract certainty will have on its practices, says Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, the City law firm.
QBE changes name of underwriting entity
QBE European Operations has changed the name of QBE International Insurance to QBE Insurance (Europe) (QIE).QBE International Insurance makes up the company market arm of QBE European Operations, including brands such as Ensign and MPB.
Lloyd's signs four year contract for managed IT services
Lloyd’s has re-signed a managed services contract worth £10.5 million with European IT services provider, Steria. Steria will continue to provide applications management, data centre hosting and infrastructure management to the market – which has the…
Markel International España opens for business
Markel International, the international property and casualty insurer, has announced the opening of its Spanish branch, Markel International España. The office was opened to an audience of 120 Spanish professional liability brokers last week in Madrid.
NU in healthcare buy
Norwich Union Healthcare has completed the acquisition of Private Health Care, one of the largest independent providers of occupational health solutions in the UK.
Global Aerospace appoints new legal head
Aviation insurance giant Global Aerospace has appointed Stephen Walsh to take up the position of Group General Counsel in succession to Ken Walder.
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Inside View
APRA releases new IFRS paper
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released the second of two discussion pape...
It's time to head east
Europe Supplement 2005
Why Slovenia is my choice for a great next five years
Europe Supplement 2005
Xchanging and RI3K announce checking deal
Xchanging and RI3K have announced an initiative to allow early checking of contracts on-line. The ea...
Capita expands health division
The UK’s largest corporate occupational health provider will be created from 1 October when the integration of BMI Health Services with Capita Health Solutions is completed, it was claimed.
Fitch: key challenges in Russian insurance sector
Fitch Ratings says the Russian insurance sector continues to be challenged by low market capitalisation, inability to meet solvency requirements, and variable level of consistency in the statutory financial reporting. The sector also suffers from a lack…
ABI responds to government changes
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed today’s government announcement that it plans to clamp down on uninsured drivers. The ABI said the move could significantly reduce the level of uninsured driving and improve road safety.