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Esure appoints from DLG for senior underwriting role
Esure Group has appointed David Meader from Direct Line Group as head of motor underwriting.
'Top choice' Fisher praised by industry figures
Sian Fisher's appointment as Chartered Insurance Institute CEO has won praise from industry leaders.
Capital capacity remains in reinsurance market as Solvency II hits
Excess capacity in reinsurance will continue through 2016 with European companies already factoring Solvency II into their buying strategies, according to analysis from Guy Carpenter.
Acquisition gives Aston Scott its 13th office
Aston Scott has completed its acquisition of Essex-based First Commercial today (8 January)
Fresh direction for Norwegian Hull Club as new CEO takes the reins
Marine insurer Norwegian Hull Club’s new CEO Faz Peermohamed will review the club’s offering in a bid to identify new opportunities.
Thousands of policyholders see refund from Iceland-based Eric
More than 2600 customers of the failed Iceland-based insurer European Risk Insurance Company (Eric) have received premium refunds from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Quiz of the week - 8 January
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Detail on AIG strategy to be revealed
AIG will provide a strategy update and release its fourth quarter results on 26 January, following a number of cost-cutting measures last year in a bid to save up to $500m (£341m).
FCA head McDermott out of running for top job
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed Tracey McDermott had ruled herself out of the top job at the regulator, following comments by Chancellor George Osborne today (7 January).
UK floods to 'significantly weaken' 2015 earnings, says Fitch
Ratings agency Fitch said the impact from recent flooding in the UK could weaken earnings for some firms and take the year combined ratio above 100%.
Gang of eight convicted in motor fraud
A crash-for-cash scam, which saw insurers pay out more than £120,000 to fraudsters, has seen another man convicted of conspiracy to defraud.
Ageas takes from Zurich and promotes from within for New Year reshuffle
Ageas has made moves in underwriting and broker development, with Niraj Shah moving from chief actuary to underwriting director and Joel Markham back from Zurich to head regional broker development.
RSA looks to Aviva and ERS for broker relations hires
RSA has hired from Aviva and ERS to add two strategic account directors at the insurer.
Global reinsurance capital levels firm at £273bn, says Guy Carpenter
Overall capital levels for reinsurance have stabilised, with no growth seen for the first time in several years, according to a report from Guy Carpenter.
Broker group UIB announces new CEO
Shaun Barrington has been appointed as CEO at international (re)insurance broker UIB Group.
LV and Swiss Re add support to tech innovator
Technology incubator Start-up Bootcamp has partnered with LV and Swiss Re on its Insurtech programme, which announced its 2016 cohort of start-ups last month.
Lady Louise Patten joins Gallagher as NED
Arthur J Gallagher Holdings (UK) has appointed Lady Louise Patten as an independent non-executive director, pending regulatory approval.
New structure in marine management at RSA
RSA has created three new roles on its marine management team and announced several other new appointments.
AA launches joint venture in connected car software
The AA has announced an international partnership to develop connected-car technology.
Chaucer Insurance gets fresh look as Zenith Marque
Chaucer Insurance will be re-branded as Zenith Marque from March following Markerstudy’s acquisition of its UK motor business.
IIS top award for Bermuda-based "trailblazing" CEO Kramer
The International Insurance Society will give its top honour to Donald Kramer, chairman and CEO of Bermuda-based ILS Capital Management.
Ex-DLG MD and Flood Re boss takes reins at Premium Credit
Tom Woolgrove, former managing director of UK personal lines at Direct Line Group, will become Premium Credit CEO this month, replacing Andrew Doman.
Lime Street acquires Houlder Insurance Services
Lloyd’s broker Houlder Insurance Services has been picked up by Sande Investments, which owns Lime Street Brokers, as Houlder’s parent company decided to exit the London Market.
LSM expands casualty presence in Germany
Liberty Specialty Markets has improved its German position, appointing a four-strong casualty team in Cologne.