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ABI slams proposal for compulsory dog cover
The Association of British Insurers has slammed government proposals to introduce compulsory third-party dog insurance in the UK.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Capita turnover increases 10%
Capita has reported an increase in turnover of 10% to £2.69bn (2008: £2.44bn). Underlying profit rose by 11% to £357.7m (2008: £320.9m) and underlying profit before taxation increased by 17% to £325.1m (2008: £277.2m).
No replacement at Capita as fraud boss leaves
Capita has vowed to retain a presence in the claims management sector, despite another senior departure.
Capita lands Sainsbury’s pet insurance claims role
Capita Insurance Distribution’s pet insurance division Thornside will handle sales fulfilment and claims handling on behalf of Sainsbury’s pet insurance partner Axa.
Argent hires ex-Teceris boss
The former head of complex liability at Teceris is set to join Argent Liability Adjusters as a director.
Seel named pet committee chairman
David Seel, managing director of Capita Insurance's pet insurance arm Thornside has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers’ Pet Insurance Committee.
Former Junction boss takes new Capita role
The former head of business development at broker Junction has joined Capita to focus on winning new business across the group's insurance business.
Questgates snaps up two Teceris units
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has acquired two of the remaining business units of Teceris.
Capita appoints new business development director
Capita has appointed Martin Williams as its business development director to drive business in new and existing markets and to focus on developing strategic partnerships.
Aviva drops Asda
Aviva has relinquished its role as lead home, motor and travel insurer for Asda. The insurer extended its affinity deal signed in March 2003 with the supermarket until December 2009.
Capita sells £13.5m fraud business back to founder
Deal includes insurance rights to Digilog.
Pick of the week
British Gas targeting top 10 insurer spot; A&A Group to launch risk carrying captive; Mike India 5 agrees Capita purchase; New Aviva GI boss to make position his own; Airmic widens partnership scheme to 16.
RBSI unveils RSA's Maddock as claims boss
He will take up role in February.
Validus appoints new head of business development
David Dering joins from Capita
Capita insurance services boss to join Xchanging
Former Hiscox ops boss Pell looked after the outsourcing giant's Lloyd's business.
UK takaful insurer into run-off reveals Post
The self-proclaimed first Shariah-compliant general insurer in the UK, Salaam Halal Insurance, has gone into solvent run-off, Post Magazine revealed exclusively this week.
Aviva appoints Thornside to develop pet insurance offering
Thornside to provide policy for the next three years.