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Munich Re says recent disasters won’t blow it off course
Germany's Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, said on Wednesday it was confident of a strong 2010 despite claims from the Chilean earthquake and...
Unemployment declined as government increases help for unemployed
The government today welcomed the drop in the December unemployment and youth unemployment figures but warned that the jobless total was still expected to...
Motor insurance premiums to double for motorists speeders
Motorists convicted of speeding could see the cost of their motor insurance premiums almost double according to research by moneysupermarket.com, which also reveals the...
US new jobless claims post surprise jump
New claims for jobless insurance benefits in the United States posted a surprise rise, the Labor Department said Thursday amid concerns unemployment could dampen...
AXA insurance reports fourfold profit leap
French insurance group AXA reported on Thursday a fourfold profit leap least year to 3.6 billion euros, beating analysts' forecasts, and saying it would...
How to get the best life insurance deals ?
People across the UK have been offered some advice on how to get the best life insurance deals to meet their needs.
Kevin Tooze, managing...
There is more to check than price when buying travel insurance policies
With the news that overseas call centres continue to lead the way in customer frustrations, travellers should consider customer service, as well as price...
Dutch bank ING curbs executive bonuses, pay
Dutch bank and insurance group ING announced cuts of up to 71 percent in executives' bonuses and 56 percent in their total pay, after...
Norway’s Storebrand returns to profit
Norwegian insurance group Storebrand said Wednesday it would not pay dividends to its shareholders despite returning to profit last year following massive losses in...
Fradulent car crashes staged costs insurance companies £350 million every year
Fradulent car crashes staged by criminal gangs are costing insurance companies £350 million every year, it has been claimed.
"Crash for cash" cons are becoming...
Reinsurers had good fortune
Reinsurer underwriting results were better than expected due to the unusually low level of natural catastrophes in the third quarter according to the last...
Experts advise on planning future success
Farmers from across the South West are expected to descend on the Royal Cornwall Showground next week for a specially organised business seminar on...
What is income protection insurance ?
Also known as permanent health insurance (PHI). It replaces part of your income if you are unable to work for a long time because...
What you need to know when buying insurance
Generally, firms selling insurance and those providing insurance cover have to be regulated by us, or be the agent of a regulated firm.
There...
State Farm Life Insurance Affiliates Expect to Pay Policyholders $653 Million in Dividends for 2010
State Farm Life Insurance Company, State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company and State Farm International Life Insurance Company Ltd. announced an increase in...
Managing Director for Regional Benefits Management Joins Aon Consulting
Aon Consulting, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation, today announced that industry veteran Henry Wong has joined the firm as managing...
Friends Provident announces 21% increase of sales
Sales (measured in APE*) in the fourth quarter amounted to £368 million compared to £305 million for the same quarter of 2008 (an increase...
Bernanke expects Fed to get repaid by AIG, Bear Stearns
The Federal Reserve expects to get full repayment from its 2008 emergency loans to rescue insurance giant AIG and back the purchase of brokerage...
Aon Benfield joins leading reinsurers in support of ACORD
Aon Benfield, the world’s premier reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor, has joined forces with a group of leading reinsurers to promote the use of...
‘Act now’ – Advisers reminded as pensions age change looms near
The ABI is reminding financial advisers to check arrangements for clients that may be affected by the change to the National Minimum Pension Age....
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