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Fortis reports net loss in Q1
Fortis UK has announced that it lost £1.8m in the first quarter of this year and a non-life combined ratio of 110.2%.
Complaints about GI intermediaries on the rise
The number of complaints against general insurance intermediaries has increased by 1,000 to 144,975 in the second half of 2009, compared to H1 2009, according to FSA figures.
Gordon Brown to quit
Gordon Brown has announced that he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party by the time of the Labour Party Conference in the Autumn.
Heath Lambert wins insurance contract
Heath Lambert has won the contract to provide all general insurance cover for industrial and domestic services giant BSS Group.
CLS launches broker accident management service
Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) has launched a one-call accident management service for brokers and insurers.
IIB relaunches legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has relaunched its legal advice line for members.
Video: Election 2010 review
David Worsfold and Jonathan Stapleton discuss the outcome of the election.
GAB Robins increases counter fraud capability with the hire of ex-Teceris staff
GAB Robins has announced the appointment of Chris Lee as counter fraud and investigations service co-ordinator.
The PB Sentiment Survey - May 2010
The first PB Sentiment Survey of 2010 uncovers concerns over dual pricing, evidence of market hardening in personal, but not commercial lines, and sparse signs of nascent recovery.
Towergate senior management on investor roadshow
Towergate sees opportunity to raise money in the UK, the rest of Europe and the US
PB Week: Drama of election seemed miles away at the polling station
The latest PB Week, the official blog from Professional Broking, the management magazine for insurance brokers.
Sean Quinn stands down from the board of Quinn Group
Quinn stands down from board
Markel reports Q1 improvements
Markel reported net comprehensive income of $134.5 million for the first quarter of 2010 compared to a comprehensive loss of $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2009.
RSA grows in Q1
RSA has added premiums in both personal and commercial lines
Keelan Westall revamps broker club
The commercial property insurance broker has announced the re-launch of its Prestige Broker Club – a newly enhanced membership proposition for its top performing broker partners.
Business owners fearful of post election uncertainty
Lack of detail in parties' plans over taxation, cuts and red tape are giving business leaders cause for concern according to a survey from the Forum of Private Business.
CCV makes third acquistion of the year
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has acquired the general insurance portfolio of DTE Risk & Financial Management.
Towergate seeks to refinance debt
Towergate Finance seeks to raise £665m to refinance
Allianz launches e-cover notes for brokers
Allianz Retail has introduced free electronic cover notes for imarket registered brokers.
Fortis unveils ‘Ageas’ logo
Fortis has confirmed that shareholders have given the green light for the group to adopt the new name “Ageas”.
The PB Interview: Riding out the storm
Andy Homer, chief executive of Towergate, tells Andrew Tjaardstra how the company adapted to the tough economic climate by learning more about corporate finance and taking some hard decisions.
Bluefin warns on the impact of the Ministry of Justice reforms
Bluefin has called upon motor insurers to proceed with care when resolving road traffic accident claims.
Preview Biba 2010: Talking up the future
Emmanuel Kenning picks out excerpts from the two-part Biba roundtable discussion hosted by Groupama.
Market Watch: Staying afloat
Marine insurance is tricky at best. Add a global recession, laid-up vessels and some soft sectors and you have a market in which only the most exacting will prosper, writes Jane Bernstein.