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Lloyd's donates £75 000 in Remembrance
Lloyd’s marked Remembrance Day today by hosting its annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in the Lloyd’s Underwriting Room. The Lutine Bell was rung and underwriters, brokers and staff at Lloyd’s observed a two-minute silence.
NIG commercial director Carslake quits
NIG today announced the departure of its director of commercial lines, Lyn Carslake. His decision comes months after his fellow commercial boss Charles Earl quit.
Willis appoints RSA exec
Willis today announced the appointment Royal and Sun Alliance's group financial controller Patrick Regan.
Groupama buy doubles PMI income
Groupama Insurances has today announced the acquisition of private medical insurer Clinicare from its French parent Groupe AZUR GMF, in a move that more than doubles the size of Groupama’s revenue from PMI.
Marsh wins Beijing Olympics account
Marsh, the world’s leading risk and insurance services firm, has been selected to provide insurance consulting and risk management services for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Want to use a Prince's Trust supported business?
The insurance industry, through the Insurance Leadership Group is rallying behind the Prince's Trust which raises funds and provides support for disadvanted young people via practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance. By…
Minimum wage rise is "easily affordable"
The Trades Union Congress has claimed UK businesses will have no trouble adapting to the increased m...
Winlow quits as Zurich MD
Zurich has announced that Mark Winlow, managing director of its UK Personal Lines business, has decided to leave the organisation.In a statement from the insurer, zurich said neither the company nor Mr Winlow will be discussing the terms or background to…
Charity campaign for trustees is launched
A campaign has been launched to get more employees in the financial services sector to become truste...
White Rock launches new terrorism cover option
White Rock has announced the formation of White Rock Insurance (Europe) PCC in order to provide corporate insurance buyers with more flexibility and choice around their purchase of terrorism cover.
Terrorism insurance solution launched
White Rock, the Aon-owned provider of protected cell companies (PCCs), has formed White Rock Insurance (Europe) PCC to provide corporate insurance buyers with more flexibility and choice around their purchase of terrorism cover.
RBSI warns of pressure on motor pricing as it adds over 500 000 new policyholders
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance’s contribution to the group increased by 6% or £25m to £435m for the half year ended 31 June, reflecting what it described as “good volume growth and expense control in a very competitive market”.
Cobra network membership passes 80
Broker network Cobra, has announced that membership has risen to 80 following the addition of nine new members in the past three months.
Mina promoted in Marsh restructure
Marsh has promoted Patrick Mina to the newly-created role of head of international client and market services.
Finsure appoints new boss
NIG's premium finance subsidiary, Finsure has appointed Trevor Brittain as managing director.
Sabre Insurance founder honoured at CII
In celebration of his 75th birthday, a Sabre Insurance Company stained glass window was unveiled by Sabre’s founding chairman Alan Turner in the museum of the Insurance Hall in Aldermanbury.
Moody’s eyes possible American Re upgrade
Moody's has placed the A2 insurance financial strength rating of American Re-Insurance Company and the A3 senior debt rating of American Re Corporation on review for possible upgrade.
Fitch downgrades Munich Re
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Munich Reinsurance Company's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) and Long term ratings to 'AA-' (AA minus) from 'AA'.
Hiscox announces US expansion and new president
Hiscox has announced the appointment of Ed Donnelly in the newly-created position of president of Hiscox USA. Mr Donnelly will report to the director of underwriting, Robert Childs, and be based in Armonk, New York.
Groupama reveals healthcare distribution strategy
Groupama has released the initial conclusions of its review of healthcare distribution, saying it will expand into the sector.
Halifax Bank of Scotland issues share options to staff
Halifax Bank of Scotland has issued a £54m tranche of share options to full-time employees, as a loy...
Creechurch swipes Limit marine team
Lloyd's managing agent Creechurch Underwriting has appointed marine and energy underwriters Stephen Gargrave and Steve Warren to its syndicate 1607.
Axa swoops for NIG senior figure
Axa has appointed Carol Anne Stewart as senior technical surveyor trainer with immediate effect.
Layton Blackham weighs in for Anchor (UK)
Layton Blackham has acquired the share capital of Anchor (UK), a broker and IFA which operates from four UK offices centered on Milton Keynes.