AIG

Risk managers urged to consider insurance for M&A deals

There are signs of resurgence in the mergers and acquisitions market after the comparative down-turn in 2008 and 2009, with the number of warranty and indemnity policies written by Chartis Insurance in the UK in 2010 forecast to increase by more than 100…

Penny Black's Insurance Week

Insurance and West Bromwich Albion have not appeared in conjunction too often in this column in the past — bar one reference to Baggies fan and Towergate CEO Andy Homer's lucky pants, perhaps.

Rehabilitation - PAS 150: Starting the journey

In the second article of a two-part series on the new rehabilitation code of practice, Lynn Rouse explores concerns about cost, cohesiveness and potential public sector failure to join their private provider counterparts in the journey to compliance.

Stonebridge looks to expand

The former operations director of energy specialist Oamps has joined the board of Epsom-based broker Stonebridge Corporate.

Prudential AIA bid collapses

Prudential’s bid to acquire AIG’s Asian arm, AIA, has collapsed in the early hours of this morning, according to reports.

BVCAIS targets 10% D&O rate reduction

Members of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association could benefit from a 10% reduction in premium rates after the launch of BVCA Insurance Services.

Prudential faces ‘no’ votes over AIA deal

F&C Investments and Cavendish Asset Management, two investors in the insurer Prudential, have both indicated they are to vote ‘no’ on the firm’s proposed acquisition of AIG’s Asian arm, AIA

SFO drops AIG case

The Serious Fraud Office has dropped an investigation into the UK operations of AIG Financial Products.

More analysts warn on Prudential’s AIA deal

A chorus of opposition is growing against Prudential's $35.5bn takeover of AIA, with analysts from Singapore to London flagging risks to the deal just weeks ahead of the critical shareholder vote, according to newswire Reuters.

Aviva trains sights on specialty lines

Aviva's new chief underwriting officer Axel Schmidt has revealed a wide-ranging plan to broaden its risk appetite by concentrating on areas it is currently under strength in, including local authority insurance.

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