insurance companies
Conseco Announces Plan to Consolidate Insurance Subsidiaries to Build Capital
Conseco, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today announced a plan to consolidate three insurance companies within its Conseco Insurance Group segment.
Under the plan, two insurance subsidiaries...
Obama Health Plan May Be Out
Racing to regain control of the health-care debate, two top administration officials signaled Sunday that the White House may be willing to jettison a...
Insurer survey confirms desire to increase UK commercial premiums
Some 92% of underwriters expect motor insurance premiums for UK companies to increase in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Aon’s Market...
President Barack Obama assailed insurance companies
President Barack Obama assailed insurance companies on Tuesday and scolded critics in a bid to overcome skepticism of a U.S. healthcare overhaul at a...
New website PPInews.co.uk launched to compensate UK mis-sold consumers of Payment Protection Insurance
A new website at http://www.ppinews.co.uk has been launched to keep pressure on regulatory authorities, banks and insurance companies to compensate up to 12 million...
Thieves Target More High-Performance Cars
Car thieves are targeting more top-of-the-market vehicles, according to figures today.
The average value of a motor theft claim rose 38% in the first five...
Aon Benfield CapTivate Product Becomes Integral Solution for Energi Holdings
Aon Benfield, the world’s premier reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor, announces today that Energi Holdings, a leading industrial captive reinsurance company, has utilized its CapTivate reinsurance solution to support Energi’s growth.
Barclays and CNP agree life insurance joint venture in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Barclays Bank PLC and CNP Assurances SA have agreed to establish a long-term life insurance joint venture in Spain, Portugal and Italy. As part...
FSA proposing Insurance companies to provide details of customer complaints
Insurance companies and other UK financial institutions may be required to provide consumers with details of customer complaints.
Under new proposals from the Financial Services...
British Insurance Awards 2009 : Winners & Finalists
Now in their 15th year, the British Insurance Awards are based on a partnership between the judges, the magazines involved, the sponsors and the...
New services launched by Specialists in the Protection of Risks (SPR)
Risk engineering consultancy, Specialists in the Protection of Risks (SPR) has today launched a range of new services for brokers, insurers and reinsurers to...
Lloyd’s confirms Michael Jackson exposure
Lloyd’s of London has confirmed that concert promoters insured Michael Jackson comeback tour with the market, but said losses resulting from Jackson’s death “are...
Are you covered from hosting parties damage ?
Greenbee Home Insurance has conducted a survey of over 2,000 adults and discovered that over a fifth (23%) of 18-24 year olds are wary...
Recession : CBI survey shows Insurance companies are the most optimistic
Many parts of the UK’s financial services sector expect business volumes to rise in the next quarter after 21 months of falls, while optimism...
ABI challenges FSA on Retail Distribution Review qualification issues
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA’s) Consultation Paper on the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) by applauding...
John Renz named as Human Resources Director of Novae Group
Novae Group, the specialist insurance and reinsurance carrier, has announced the appointment of John Renz to the post of Human Resources director.
In his...
Be careful about overseas driving
Motorists taking a road-trip overseas this summer should swot-up on the rules of the road in the countries they’re visiting, Sheila’s Wheels said this...
Recession has less impact for Munich RE
The recession has had little impacts on contracts due for renewal in July, Munich Re said this week.
The world’s largest reinsurer by premium income...
Insuring ships against piracy is becoming very costly
The cost of insuring ships against piracy has increased 1,900% since the start of the year, an insurance broker has revealed.
Marsh & McLennan blamed...
HRH The Duke of York gives keynote address at Lloyd’s New York City Dinner
Lord Levene, Chairman of Lloyd’s, last night hosted the second annual Lloyd’s New York City Dinner, with over 160 representatives from the US and...
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