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World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
The 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games are proving to be catalysts for the growth prospects of Brazil's general insurance sector.
Insurer |
23 May 2012 
Will Aviva's composite model help deliver increased shareholder value?
Aviva's high-profile boardroom bloodbath, which saw much-derided chief executive Andrew Moss ousted by angry shareholders, has laid bare the composite insurer's trading model.
Insurer |
15 May 2012
Expert analysis: Gender confusion
European Commission guidelines provide scant clarity on what is, and isn’t, deemed ‘new’, says Mathew Rutter.
Insurer |
17 Jan 2012
Hardy sale: Canopius, Barbican and Aviva linked
As rumours circulate about which insurers will make an offer for Hardy Underwriting, sources have suggested Canopius, Barbican and Aviva could all be interested in the firm.
Insurer |
13 Dec 2011
Royal London exits Liverpool axing 222 jobs
Royal London is to close the old Royal Liver offices in Liverpool making 222 staff redundant.
Insurer |
08 Aug 2011
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Consumers feel little love for insurance brands
Churchill has topped a list of insurance and pension brands according to the quality of relationship they have with their customers, but overall insurance and pension brands fared worst in the survey of financial services.
Insurer |
28 Jul 2011
Interview - Ant Middle: Taking the Middle ground
Rejoining Aviva after spending 10 years at Axa was an attractive choice for Ant Middle, during a time of upheaval at both companies. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
Broker |
19 Jul 2011
Co-operative confirms dedication to GI market
Co-operative Financial Services has claimed general insurance remains "integral" to its business, after announcing plans to shed 750 jobs and sell off its life insurance business.
Insurer |
19 Jul 2011
Royal London in talks to acquire CFS’ life and asset management businesses
Mutual life and pensions company Royal London, has announced that it has entered into exclusive talks with Co-operative Financial Services to acquire its life assurance and asset management businesses, representing around two million policyholders...
Insurer |
15 Jul 2011
Government delivers gender certainty
The government has today announced that domestic law is to be amended to deliver absolute clarity for brokers and insurers on when and how the forthcoming European ban on gender-based premiums takes effect.
Insurer | 30 Jun 2011
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Eiopa announces key appointments to stakeholder groups
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) has confirmed the newly elected chairs and vice-chairs of its two stakeholder groups established in March.
Europe | 20 Jun 2011
Man pleads guilty to faking his death in insurance scam
A man has has pleaded guilty to faking his own death in Honduras to claim insurance benefits and claiming pensions relating to another person.
Claims |
14 Jun 2011
Moorlife to quadruple staff numbers within six months
Welsh broker Moorhouse’s life subsidiary, Moorlife, has embarked on a recruitment drive to hire 30 people by November.
Insurer |
06 Jun 2011
A “near final” draft of pension accounting standard published
The international accounting standards board has published a “near final” draft of its revised pension accounting standard IAS19.
Regulation |
03 Jun 2011
Swiss Re completes £1.6bn deal
Swiss Re has announced plans to acquire approximately 300 000 policies and £1.6bn in assets from American Life Insurance Company.
Europe |
01 Jun 2011
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Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer
Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...
View from the top
View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains
Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Workplace Stress: Under pressure
Post |
22 May 2012 
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Post |
22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
Post |
23 May 2012
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
Post |
23 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
Post |
22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...