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Reinsurance : Aon Benfield Research results interesting for companies

AON published its first edition of the Aon Benfield Research Newsletter which shares the successes of their global research organisations and highlights how academia can work hand in hand with businesses to improve risk awareness and deliver practical results for the reinsurance industry. Highlights include: - Top 5 mega-earthquake hotspots identified - New European windstorm research partnership - Natural Hazards Research Platform launched in New... 

AIG unit bid defended by Hong Kong group

Hong Kong-based Primus Financial Holdings on Wednesday defended its bid to buy the Taiwan unit of ailing... 

Market / Participation : Axa cuts stake in Goldman Sachs

French insurer Axa has cut its holdings in US investment bank Goldman Sachs, which last month announced... 

Swiftcover.com – get a life get swiftcovered

Swiftcover was founded in 2005 by senior executives from within the insurance industry. It was a unique... 

Confused.com – UK Car insurance and home insurance quotes comparison

Confused.com was the first insurance price comparison website. Confused.com is not a broker, but a one-stop... 

Allianz retail launches family and motor legal products

Allianz Retail has launched two new legal protection products for its supporting broker partners – Allianz Family Resolve and Allianz Pro-Motor Legal Protection. Fully underwritten by Allianz Legal... 

Travel Insurance : does it pay to buy one?

The question on the financial communities mind at the moment and indeed expressed by companies such as MarketWatch is as follows: Does it pay to buy travel insurance? Many people do not realise that they... 


FSCS has paid out £204m in compensation for 2009/10

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. Two thirds... 


Do you think interesting if we launch a networking service dedicated to people working in the insurance sector

  • Yes (89%, 17 Votes)
  • No (11%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 19

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Appointment / Marsh : Ann Collins new Client Service Director

Marsh has appointed Ann Collins to the newly created role of Client Service Director of its insurance broking operations on the Isle of Man. Based in Marsh’s Douglas office, Ms Collins assumes responsibility for client development and customer servicing... 

FSA / ban : insurance broker David Marriott banned for persistent misuse of client money

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned insurance broker David Marriott for persistent misuse of client money after using clients’ funds to support his businesses and finance bonuses, salary increases and new cars. The FSA said it took action... 

Reinsurance : Aon Benfield Research results interesting for companies

AON published its first edition of the Aon Benfield Research Newsletter which shares the successes of their global research organisations and highlights how academia can work hand in hand with businesses to improve risk awareness and deliver practical... 

USA : Insurance costs to rise for families

American workers will have to spend more to insure their families even as premiums for family coverage rose only 3%. This is a result of cost-conscious companies shifting more of the insurance burden onto employees. Employees are paying about $4,000 to... 

Weather / Hurricane Earl : Category 4 storm heads toward U.S East coast

North Carolina officials ordered a mandatory evacuation for visitors to be expanded to all of Dare County this morning and urged residents living along the ocean to relocate because waves are expected to wash over roads when Hurricane Earl passes by later... 

Appointment : Duncan Szeto is Presidential Life’s new chief actuary

Presidential Life has named Duncan Szeto as the new chief actuary of its operating subsidiary, Presidential Life Insurance Company. Mr Szeto replaces Jerrold Scher. He joined Presidential Life in 2007 as vice president of financial modeling. Prior to... 

Aviva : New U.S. Headquarters

All 1,300 of Aviva USA’s Des Moines-based employees and contractors are now occupying the company’s new U.S. operations headquarters at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines. Capping a summer of highly orchestrated moves, Aviva relocated... 

Life insurance : medical exam and tips

Going to the doctor is something we would most likely avoid. Yet, in buying life insurance, whether it is term life insurance or whole life insurance, you will need to undergo a physical exam. Here is what you can expect from your physical exam: Most...