Besso profits treble
Besso said its performance 2006 was "extremely positive" with profit before tax almost trebling to £4.2m, compared to £1.4m in 2005.
First published on 14 February
Ex-Zurich Re exec banned
The Australian financial regulator disqualified Robert Stevenson, former group reinsurance officer of Zurich Re, from being or acting as a director or senior manager of a general insurer. The ban related to two financial reinsurance transactions with General & Cologne Re Group Australia in 2000.
First published on 16 February
NU halts India transfers
Norwich Union (NU) chief executive Simon Machell confirmed that the company will stop transferring call centre jobs to India.
First published on 19 February
Aon chief seconded
Nigel Roberts, specialist lines managing director for Aon and chairman of its marine division has joined Lloyd's, initially on a three-month secondment, to help further the pace of process change across the market.
First published on 16 February
QBE appointment
John Neal was appointed to the new position of chief operating officer for QBE European operations. Neal will work alongside Steven Burns, QBE European operations chief executive.
First published on 19 February
Arista breakdown deal
Commercial lines underwriter Arista announced an arrangement with HSB Engineering Insurance to provide equipment breakdown cover.
First published on 19 February
Claims People launch
Claims People launched a motor forensic investigation service to assist insurers, solicitors and self-insured corporate fleet operators in the UK.
First published on 19 February
