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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The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.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.
Quinn staff to hold rally on Friday
Quinn employees are to hold a rally on Friday 16 April at noon outside the regulators office at the Central Bank in Dublin.
Allianz appoints new household claims chief
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as its new household operations manager responsible for handling all UK household claims.
Capita snaps up motor insurance broker
The Capita Group has acquired specialised motor insurance broker, Sureterm Direct.
Quinn outlined growth plans to brokers days before regulator stepped in
Quinn Insurance wrote to brokers to outline plans to grow its UK business days before it was banned from writing new business in the UK, according to the Irish Independent.
Exeter Friendly joins Protect
The Exeter Friendly Society, under its Pioneer brand, has joined Protect- an association of companies and individuals involved in the UK protection markets
Payton succeeds Marriage as CIFS underwriting manager
Neil Payton has been appointed as underwriting manager at Credit Indemnity & Financial Services (CIFS).
LV's GI business achieves a profit
LV’s general insurance business made a profit of £7m in 2009, compared to a loss of £30.1m the previous year.
Allianz creates new fraud role
In a bid to fight back against fraud, Graham Knight has been appointed as fraud manager for Allianz Retail