CNA's D&O cover
CNA Europe launched a directors' and officers' liability product in the UK and Ireland. John Taylor, CNA's UK commercial financial lines manager, said that as risks of claims against directors and officers continued to evolve, CNA's policy wordings would address their increasing exposures.
First published on 15 March
Criminal claims soar
The number of crime related insurance claims made by companies in 2006 has increased by 20% compared to 2005, according to AXA.
First published on 15 March
NIG's SME Imarket launch
NIG launched its first Imarket integrated SME package products on the Acturis broker platform.
First published on 16 March
Regulators feared
Major companies throughout Europe are increasingly worried about the threat from regulators – so much so that 40% believe they will be investigated within the next 12 months, according to law firm DLA Piper.
First published on 15 March
Loss of data threat
One in three global businesses regards loss of data as a significant threat and the key issue to address in operational risk management planning, said a report sponsored by Ace European Group.
First published on 16 March
Ernst & Young in CII deal
Ernst & Young and the CII will share knowledge, deliver training and develop "joint thought leadership" for members of the CII Faculty of Underwriting.
First published on 15 March
APC links up for PI
Commercial insurance underwriting agency Anglo Pacific Consultants (APC) has joined forces with trading network Personal Touch to provide an online professional indemnity policy.
First published on 19 March
Lloyd's China go-ahead
Lloyd's said it received the formal licence document from the Chinese regulators to begin operations for Lloyd's Reinsurance Company China, its new reinsurance company in Shanghai.
First published on 14 March
Lewis offers claims access
Lewis Investigation Services launched a service which, it claims, offers instant access to customers' claims investigations, improving communications, turnaround times and service levels.
First published on 15 March
Record accident pay-out
A car accident victim has been awarded £8.5m. the largest personal injury pay-out in UK legal history, according to her lawyer. The young woman was left paralysed and in need of 24-hour care after being hit by a car.
First published on 15 March
Lloyds TSB for Olympic
Lloyds TSB Group is the first major sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The bank said it had won the rights to be the exclusive banking partner and first domestic partner to the Games. Reports said the bank would also use the Games to market its insurance business.
First published on 15 March
MMA contractor boost
Intermediary-only insurer MMA Insurance announced a series of enhancements to its small contractors' liability product, Master Tradesman Plus.
First published on 15 March
