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Principia Underwriting launches
Principia Underwriting has launched as part of the the Aquila Underwriting group of businesses.
Nexus brings two former Brit underwriters on board
Nexus Underwriting Management has hired two senior financial lines underwriters from Brit’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 2987
Investing in the Profession: Turning professional
With the Aldermanbury Declaration have we finally turned the professionalism corner?
UK General appoints finance director
Oliver Laird has been appointed finance director, UK General Insurance, with immediate effect.
Quinn urges reopening of UK business
In a statement, the insurer said it is "pleased" with the decision to adjourn its administration hearing.
Quinn administration hearing postponed
The full hearing of the Financial Regulator's action to put Quinn Insurance into full administration has been postponed.
Ace launches environmental offering
Ace UK has today launched its new Environmental Protect policy offering coverage for both small to medium sized companies and multinational operations.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital, today announced the launch of its new Dublin based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
Sterling hires new commercial underwriting chief from Axa
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed Kevin Donoghue to a newly created position, head of commercial underwriting.
Arista targets Midlands growth
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has hired Gavin Benson as senior underwriter and will be based at Arista's Birmingham office.
Trade credit insurers paid out £320m in claims in 2009
Trade credit insurance helped UK businesses by dealing with 22,791 claims in 2009, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
RSA and Axa named as potential bidders for Quinn, according to reports
Dutch insurance giant Eureko, RSA and Axa have been named among the 20 or so predators circling the Quinn Insurance group, according to reports in Ireland.
Jubilee hires former Oval underwriter
Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Steve Green as accident and health (A&H) underwriter at Jubilee Syndicate 5820
Quinn still banned from UK trading, dossier handed to Irish regulator
Sean Quinn has said the insurer is going to lose money in April after a profitable March
The PB Interview: Cultivating a strong legacy
Bob Trott, Oak's managing director talks to PB during the year of the specialist underwriting agency's tenth anniversary
DAS to launch revised ATE scheme
The after-the-event (ATE) trading division of DAS, 80e, has unveiled the latest version of its scheme Justice Solutions.
Aggregator market set to shrink, claims Beachcroft
According to solicitors Beachcroft, the aggregator market will either dissolve or consolidate within three years and consumers will have the choice of only a "handful of aggregators".
Groupama enhances SME risk management solution
Groupama Insurances has appointed risk management survey provider, Risk Stop to provide commercial policyholders with an end-to-end risk management solution.
Market Watch: Kings of the castle
Emmanuel Kenning investigates what impact the recession has had on the high net worth market and what the future may hold
Biba 2010 preview: Surviving the perfect storm?
Philip Bird comments on the progress of the personal motor market in light of the recession ahead of a debate at Biba 2010
Focus: Promoting brokers online
Many brokers are still reluctant to dip their toes in the digital waters to market themselves, yet it can be more cost-effective than traditional methods writes Darren Davidson
Editor's Comment: Quinn raises responsibility issue
The Editor's comment by Andrew Tjaardstra
IGI opens IRIS portal
IGI Insurance has launched its new online broker portal, IRIS
Chubb warns new fit note will not create "duty of care"
The insurer said the new Government scheme could potentially raise some questions with regards to employer’s insurance liability in the event of a claim from an employee