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ABI flood defence warning

The Association of British Insurers has warned the coalition government must make investment in flood defences a priority despite the squeeze on spending

Insurer | 29 Jul 2010

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APC launches second product in Ireland

APC has launched a new office product specifically designed to cover Ireland’s traditional and home based businesses.

Insurer | 29 Jul 2010

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Anglo Irish planning for Quinn takeover

Anglo Irish Bank is just weeks away from delivering plans to the country’s Financial Regulator for the takeover of Quinn Insurance, according to the Irish Independent.

Insurer | 28 Jul 2010

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Brit cuts UK private motor book by 60%

Brit Insurance revealed it has cut its UK private motor book by 60% as it reported a 10.8% drop in UK gross written premium to £210.1m for the first six months of 2010 (H1 2009: £235m), a 11.4% decrease at constant exchange rates.

Insurer | 28 Jul 2010

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Private equity house submits revised bid for Brit

The board of Brit Insurance Holdings has confirmed that private equity house Apollo has submitted a revised indicative proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the company at a price of £10.75 per share in cash.......

Insurer | 28 Jul 2010

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NIG pulls personal lines

Royal Bank of Scotland insurer NIG has outlined plans to close its personal lines division and focus solely on commercial business

Insurer | 27 Jul 2010

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Ecclesiastical announces new CEO for Australian business

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed Andrew Moon as the new chief executive officer for its Australian business, Ansvar Insurance.

Insurer | 27 Jul 2010

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Utley to leave IAG UK

Insurance Australia Group has announced today that Ian Foy, currently CEO of IAG’s New Zealand business, will return to the United Kingdom to become CEO of IAG’s UK business, succeeding Neil Utley.

Insurer | 27 Jul 2010

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Government to consult on how to implement Jackson Review

The coalition Government has announced a consultation on implementing the recommendations laid out in Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.

Insurer | 26 Jul 2010

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ABI reveals fraudulent claims cost more than £16m a week

Insurers are detecting more fraudulent insurance claims than ever according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Broker | 23 Jul 2010

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CII elects its 114th president

Chris Hanks, general manager of commercial insurance at Allianz, has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Broker | 22 Jul 2010

UK records surge in all-equity buyouts

FSCS has paid out over £200m in compensation

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme’s (FSCS) annual report and accounts for 2009/10 has revealed that more than £204m has been paid out in compensation to over 21,000 claimants.

Insurer | 22 Jul 2010

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RSA launches online quote and buy facility for brokers

RSA has launched RSA Online, a new service which enables brokers to obtain quotes and bind a policy online.

Insurer | 22 Jul 2010

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Three arrested in cash for crash operation

Durham Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Group has arrested three men as part of an ongoing major investigation into organised criminals believed to be involved in ‘crash for cash’ activities.

Insurer | 21 Jul 2010

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Head of underwriting leaves DAS

DAS Legal Expenses has confirmed the departure of Mike Timmons.

Insurer | 21 Jul 2010

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