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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
Thousands flock to Quinn protest rally
About 6,000 protestors have turned out in support of Quinn Insurance workers at events in Dublin and Cavan.
Torus enters financial lines market
Torus UK has entered into the financial lines marketplace in London through a newly formed underwriting agency Torus Executive Risks (TER).
New finance director for HSB
HSB Engineering Insurance has promoted Steve Worrall to the position of finance director
MMA joins fight against fraud with SIRA
MMA has signed up to the Syndicated Intelligence for Risk Avoidance (SIRA) system
Crash for cash gang sentenced
Following an investigation by Merseyside police, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
Motorsport market welcomes two new schemes
The motorsport risk market has received a boost with the launch of two new facilities.
Jackson report may shape Allianz legal expenses business, says CEO
Allianz UK chief executive, Andrew Torrance, admitted the company may restructure its legal expenses business in light of the Jackson report if the expected impact on the ATE market materialised.
Fortis rebrand and expansion on horizon despite profit loss
Fortis UK is to expand its commercial ambitions in the wake of a near £50m drop in profits and ahead of an enforced rebrand.