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Ace appoints president
Ace UK has announced the appointment of Matthew Shaw as president, Ace Global Markets (AGM) and active underwriter for Syndicate 2488.
SMEs predict two year wait for UK economic recovery
The majority (58%) of small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) believe there will be a two year wait before the country experiences a full economic recovery, according to research from QBE.
Chartis grows regional presence
Chartis Insurance UK has opened an underwriting office in Chelmsford as it continues to grow its regional operations in the UK.
Fortis invests in household risk offering
Fortis has invested in a new suite of computer models from technology provider Business Insight that are designed to predict the relative risk of claims for a number of insured perils across the UK.
Westfield Health launches consumer focused online offering
Westfield Health has launched Health365 in a move which it claims will shake-up the health insurance industry.
FSA unveils transformation timetable
The face of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) will start its transformation at the start of next year.
PB Week: Time to take up arms against a sea of legislation?
Deputy PM Nick Clegg's call to arms against pointless regulation and unnecessary bureaucracy was issued on 1 July with the launch of the "Your Freedom" website.
Lloyd's report on globalisation highlights new form of risk
Lloyd’s has published a new report examining the systemic risks associated with globalisation.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Legal expenses: Five go forth
Fresh from surveying broker readers, Insurance 360's Peter Joy lifts the lid on the service provided by the UK's five leading legal expenses insurers — as their brokers experience it.
Ecclesiastical warns of metal theft "scourge"
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has warned that many of Britain’s churches and buildings are being systematically targeted by criminals for their valuable metal.
Equity World Cup competition: The perfect match
Spain’s triumph in the World Cup final may not have lived up to expectations — but our competition certainly did.
RBS to restructure insurance arm ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is in the process of deciding who will act as an adviser on the restructure of its insurance division in preparation for selling the business.
Brit raids RSA for liability portfolio management underwriter
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter in its London office. Reporting to Jamie McNab, UK portfolio manager for liability, he takes up his position immediately.
Argo International adds to D&O team
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer, Argo International, has appointed Andrew Robertson to expand its directors and officers capability.
Market watch - commercial motor: Has commercial motor gone flat?
Though the economy continues to be troublesome and commercial motor is still highly competitive with small margins, there are some areas of improvement and growth, writes Fiona Nicolson.
Focus - technology: Taming the tide of systems improvement
The technology ocean requires time, flexibility and planning to navigate safely and, as the aggregator model shows, there is great danger in being left behind a business ship bound for new, exciting and profitable lands, writes Ed Murray.
Allianz refreshes commercial cover
Allianz Commercial has revamped its commercial select product.
Lorega increases broker development team
Lorega has boosted its broker development team with the aim of doubling its regional sales force to eight by the end of 2010.
New hire for Brit’s Birmingham office
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Denon Ambris as liability underwriter in its Birmingham office.
APC moves in to Ireland
APC has launched its first product in the Republic of Ireland aimed at shopkeepers.
FSA bans three insurance fraudsters
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned Timothy Higgins, Clifford Felstead and Ralph Brunswick from working in regulated financial services.
The British Insurance Awards 2010 - winners round up
1800 people saw Allianz become general insurer of the year at the annual British Insurance Awards.
PB Week: Closing the week with hops and Dylan
Monday The start of the week, and I'm feeling grumpy because of England's abject failure at the World Cup, writes Phil Bunker, managing director of LV=Broker. The one thing that struck me was Capello's poor English. How can you lead a team if you cannot…
Aviva becomes title sponsor of Premiership rugby
The deal, which begins in September, sees Aviva take up the reins from current sponsor Guinness, with the competition to be named Aviva Premiership Rugby