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Quinn welcomes regulator's decision
Quinn Insurance said it was pleased with the Financial Regulator's decision to allow it to offer private motor insurance for provisional licence holders.
Capita signs up Direct Choice's former MD
Capita Insurance Distribution has appointed Jon Morrell as new strategic partnerships director.
The Financial Regulator revises stance on Quinn
Quinn Insurance is to be allowed to write provisional motor insurance in the UK.
Markel International launches trade credit division
Specialist property and casualty insurer, Markel International, has launched a new trade credit division. The move follows the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.
QBE announces appointment of global head of distribution
QBE has announced the appointment of Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution.
Equity waives 'Act of God' policy for stranded volcano travellers
Equity issues advice for customers.
Coface to get French state fund aid for partial IPO
The French state is likely to lend a helping hand to investment bank Natixis in selling its credit insurance unit according to newswire Reuters.
FSA playing hardball over Quinn's UK return
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is reported to be playing hard ball over Quinn's re-entry into the UK insurance market.
LV says it "will do its utmost" to help customers affected by the volcano
Insurer LV has issued guidance over disruption caused by the eruption of icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
Travel broker criticises small print in abandonment policies
A specialist travel insurance broker has questioned how anybody can check in when the airports are closed and wants more consensus from insurers over the volcano.
Motor insurance hikes continue, according to Confused.com
Confused.com, in conjunction with EMB Car Insurance Price Index, has released its results of first quarter 2010.
HSB expands Midlands office
Specialist insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to help expand its presence in the Midlands.
Aviva issues volcano insurance advice to customers
UK's largest insurer attempts to clarify its position over the disruption from the volcano
Munich Re could offer volcano cover for airlines
Munich Re says it can help airlines with ash and snowfall given sufficient demand
Quinn staff cancel rally
Quinn employees have cancelled today’s planned rally but have handed in a 15,000-strong petition to Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield this morning at the Central Bank in Dublin.
Quinn withdraws administration objection
The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.
Quinn enters permanent administration
Quinn Group drops opposition to administration
Election debate bingo
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Groupama boosts private motor team
Groupama Insurances has bolstered its private motor team with the appointment of Ian Pritchard as development underwriter.
Join the runners at the Insurance Raceday
Insurance Raceday at Kempton Park is set to be an entertaining day out.
PB Week: The election debate banana skin
In the latest PB Week, Professional Broking's weekly blog, editor Andrew Tjaardstra questions the benefits of the televised general election debates.
Irish Financial Regulator challenges Quinn to "show me the money"
The new Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield said yesterday he was sympathetic to the plight of the workers but had to ensure policyholders were protected.
Icelandic volcano halts all UK flights; Fortis offers advice
Ash from Icelandic volcano causes major disruption to UK airspace.
QBE appoints two regional business heads
QBE has announced the appointment of two regional business heads to manage the ongoing development of its UK underwriting network.