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NIG saves the bait
In catastrophic times, there are always heroic tales of survival against the odds. The Yorkshire floods are no exception. Having come to the financial rescue of fishing supplies business, Bennetts of Sheffield, NIG proudly proclaimed last week that it had played its part in saving hundreds of thousands of lives. ...
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Acturis seeks acquisitions
Software house Acturis is to begin making acquisitions and is looking to grow internationally. The company, which is currently focused on the UK insurance sector, is also looking to widen its target industries. Chief executive Theo Duchen told Insurance Times: “We are looking at acquisitions at the moment. We are ...
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Allianz wins City landmark deal
Allianz Engineering has been selected to provide insurance and inspection services to the City of London, covering landmarks such as the Tower of London, the Barbican and Mansion House.The company said that following a successful tender process, the company will now insure and inspect plant and equipment at Tower Bridge, ...
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IGI shelves London property business
Jobs lost and London office closed as insurer withdraws from commercial let property
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It’s not been a good week for insurers in the eyes of animal lovers
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Highway completes exit from Lloyd’s
Court approves transfer of syndicates out of Lloyd's
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Halifax hires GAB for subsidence work
GAB Robins will handle and coordinate subsidence overflow work for Halifax
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HBOS GI profits fall by 34%
January storms and June flooding account for estimated £80m in claims
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Worsening market conditions to hit H2 figures, warns JLT chief
Pre-tax profits soar 63% in first half
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Jelf buys key local competitor
Broker strengthens presence in South West with purchase of Lampier
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Online onlySpitzer in the dock
New York governor in the spotlight for allegations of discrediting rival
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Miller appoints non-executive director
Senior adviser to FSA, Ronald Gould, named to sit on broker board
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Online onlyDealing with a hard property hit
S&P warns that this year's severe weather is likely to put property underwriting results in the red
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Online onlyRiskStop signs up Brit
Risk management company signs up first Lloyd's insurer in contract certainty deal
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Online onlyLloyds TSB announces package for flood victims
Includes emergency payments to help victims secure emergency accommodation
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Heritage Group forms two Malta operations
Companies will underwrite motor policies, and one will be supported by specialist UK brokers
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R&SA gets China subsidiary approval
Mike Jakeman named as chief executive of R&SA Greater China
