Call for single 30% income tax rate
The Press Association … public spending cuts are needed to boost growth, according to a report backed by a campaign group and business leaders. The major study demands simplification of the UK's tax system, including the abolition of national insurance and stamp duty. |
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MSI Management cites 'favourable business environment' following Dublin move
Post Online From its Dublin offices and regional branches in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and a commercial office in London, MSI Management UK and Ireland will work with its brokers across the UK and Ireland to offer commercial insurance services, … Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's opens in Dublin and creates 30 jobs |
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Allianz reports increased GWP but says market remains "challenging"
Insurance Age Allianz Insurance has reported a 6.8% improvement in gross written premiums (GWP) for the first three months of 2012, but cited recession related claims costs as a hindrance to the commercial division of the business. The insurer reported GWP of … Commercial lines hurt Allianz's Q1 COR |
Anthony Hilton: Insurance expert Hiscox will be sorely missed
The Independent Having built one of the country's most successful insurance businesses over the last 40 years, Robert Hiscox will be sorely missed as he goes off into retirement – not least because he is one of the few leaders who is willing to say in public what he … |
Michigan CO-OP Awarded $72 Million to Provide Health Insurance Options in 2014
Business Review Europe (press release) CO-OPs have member-based boards and are meant to offer member-friendly, affordable health insurance options to individuals and small businesses. Using low-interest and no-interest loans from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), … |
Business Head, Trade Credit Insurance
Here Is The City They are looking for a Trade Credit Insurance to set-up and lead a new team as Business Head. • Responsibility for building the trade credit insurance business as part of the Transaction Banking Group. Your responsibility will be to set-up trade … |
Gloucestershire insurance provider issues Charity advice guide
bdaily Charity insurance provider Ecclesiastical has published a guide for charities on minimising risks emerging from structural changes and changing charity business models. The publication aims to give not-for-profit organisations advice on how to manage … |
Car insurance firm uses analytics to set premiums
PC Advisor By Antony Savvas | Computerworld UK | 17 May 12 Car insurance firm insurethebox is using a business analytics appliance to analyse drivers' habits and set insurance premiums based on how safe they drive using telematics. The company targets young … |
ING Asia insurance catches N American eyes
Financial Times The businesses on the block are centred around a strong South Korean unit, a fast growing Malaysian operation and a problematic Japanese business. The Japanese unit has a good life insurance company but an opaque and potentially loss-ridden variable … ING's Asia life insurance sale shifts into top gear Samsung Life will not bid for Asia Pacific operations of Dutch ING |
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ING's Asia life insurance sale shifts into top gear
Reuters UK The asset management business, expected to fetch between $500 million and $600 million, is being sold separately. ING sent out a dozen information memorandums for its insurance business, which spans southeast Asia and includes operations in Japan and … Bidding starts in ING Asia auction Samsung Life will not bid for Asia Pacific operations of Dutch ING |