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Bright Grey scoops Employer of the Year award
Insurance firm Bright Grey has been named employer of the year at the National Business Awards for Scotland.
The insurer beat off competition from eight other finalists to scoop the much sought-after award.
Employer of the Year is given to the business that demonstrates best practice in applying its human resources to achieving commercial success.
Gordon Watson, Bright […]
Hannover Re expects to hit 2009 targets
Hannover Re’s newly appointed chief executive said he expects the firm to hit its earnings targets for 2009 despite an estimated payout of €30 million for the recent Air France plane crash.
Ulrich Wallin said he is confident the reinsurer will meet its target of a €600 million net profit after a good first half.
Business was […]
Direct Travel Insurance warning over online flight booking
Travellers booking their flights over the internet have been warned to be cautious by Direct Travel Insurance.
The warning follows media coverage of some sites contravening EU law by automatically adding the costs of travel insurance when flights are booked online.
Direct Travel Insurance has recommended that those going abroad browse thoroughly and when booking make sure […]
Setanta Insurance on course for 100,000 customers
Setanta Insurance is on course to achieve 100,000 policyholders by the end of the year, cementing its position as one of the most rapidly growing insurance firms in Ireland.
Setanta Insurance is based in Malta and Dublin and in May its policyholders numbered 45,000 with over €25m written premiums.
The firm is less than two years old, […]
MORE TH>N raises cash-for-crash awareness
MORE TH>N is raising awareness about cash-for-crash insurance fraud, having discovered that 41% of drivers have never heard of the crime.
The firm describes cash-for-crash as form of “highway-banditry” and while cases have fallen by 11% in the past two years as the result of actions by the police and insurers, awareness levels among drivers have […]
Pru’s chief executive UK & Europe steps down
Prudential has announced that Nick Prettejohn, chief executive for the UK and Europe, is departing in September after serving three-and-a-half years on the board.
Prior to joining the life and pensions provider, Mr Prettejohn held the post of chief executive of Lloyd’s of London, having joined the Corporation of Lloyd’s in 1995 as head of strategy.
He […]
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