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Environmental risk exposures hampered by lack of regulation says Ace
The effective management of environmental risks is being hampered by a lack of certainty about the impact of environmental liabilities and slow progress on international regulatory harmonisation, according to the latest research amongst senior risk…
Free guides launched to help brokers build their online business
Free guides for insurance brokers have been launched to help them build their online business. Internet marketing specialists Speedie Consulting are giving away these information guides to coincide with their new brand site relaunch.
CII Group back financial capability action plan
The CII Group has reacted to the joint Treasury and FSA statement on a financial capability action plan by saying a coordinated national strategy on financial capability is essential, with financial advice being offered be face-to-face wherever possible,…
Close announce it is working with administrators of Aascent
Close Premium Finance (CPF) has confirmed that the appointed administrators of Aascent Finance Company (Aascent) have contracted with CPF to assist with the management of Aascent's loan book and to offer to underwrite all new business.
Perkins Slade announce top management changes
Having recently announced that the company had discontinued its investigation of finding a merger partner and re-affirmed its strategy of remaining an independent Company, largely owned by its employees, the Perkins Slade Board has announced the…
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GHL's Steve Tidd resigns
The board of directors of GHL Europe has announced that Steve Tidd has resigned from his role as chief executive of GHL Europe and Zenith Insurance.
Perkins Slade deliver structural response to collapse of takeover talks
Following the collapse of takeover talks with Oval, the Perkins Slade board, at its meeting in July, has shaken up its succession planning with two key appointments.
Credit crunch could lead to greater holiday risks
More than half of British holidaymakers (51%) said that travel insurance could fall off their list when planning their holiday this year as they feel the pinch of the credit crunch, according to new research out today.
Confused.com expands home cover choice
Confused.com has added E-home, an internet-only brand, to its list of insurers for home cover.
Fareham to be hardest hit by Zurich job losses
Zurich’s UK General Insurance business has today provided further detail on its recently-announced redundancies.
ABI claims fraud costs insurers £5m a week
Insurers are paying out £5m per week on fraudulent motor claims according to the results of a study published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Brits leave billions of goods unattended in holiday homes
More than £6.3bn worth of personal goods is being left unattended in Brits holiday homes across the UK and abroad, according to new research from high net worth insurer, Zurich Private Clients.
Ace appoints UK regions development manager
Ace Europe has appointed Ian Fox as development manager for the UK Regions.
New comparison site for travel insurance launched
A travel insurance comparison site has been launched to offer a comparison service to consumers over the phone as well as online QuoteBanana.co.uk will offer cover for all ages from 0 to 90 years of age.
Durham broker joins TBN
Langley Insurance Agents has joined the Broker Network as a full member.
THB Group expands into underwriting following results
Specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, THB Group plc, issued interim results showing strong income growth. In a statement, it said: 'THB has successfully completed the first phase of its integration programme following the acquisition of the Lloyd…
A third of insurance business missing out on online sales
A recent survey into online marketing shows that many finance and insurance companies could be missing out on sales by not maximising their websites or online marketing campaigns.
Equalities bill “promotes mediocrity”, warns law firm
The government’s new equality bill could result in a brain drain of top talent, a law firm has warned.
Chaucer sell Pembroke to Ironshore
Chaucer Holdings, the specialist Lloyd’s insurer, has sold its shareholding in Pembroke JV to Ironshore for a cash consideration of £14.9m, subject to a £ for £ adjustment to the extent that net assets at completion differ from £0.5m.
Appointment at Fortis
Fortis has appointed Ron Munro as an underwriting development manager. Munro brings 27 years' indust...
Appointment at United Insurance Brokers
United Insurance Brokers has appointed Mohamed Kotb as a senior account executive in the firm's Lond...
Appointment at Davies Lavery
Davies Lavery, the law firm, has promoted Samantha Silver to the position of associate working withi...