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New chairman appointed to FSA
The Chancellor has announced the appointment of Lord Adair Turner as chairman of the Financial Services Authority for a period of five years.
NU highlights fork lift dangers
Almost a quarter of all workplace transport incidents involve forklift trucks according to Norwich Union which is launching a new Simply Safety campaign.
IPCRe interested in Lloyd’s platform – CEO
IPCRe, the Bermudian reinsurer, has said that it is interested in buying or setting up a Lloyd’s platform, Reinsurance can reveal.
Guy Carpenter Fac hires Morement to be Asia Pacific leader
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance broking arm of Marsh and McLennan, has appointed Luc Morement as leader of GC Fac Asia Pacific, supported by Marcus Davies as deputy leader.
FSA updates market on travel insurance
The Financial Services Authority today told companies looking to sell travel insurance to apply early ahead of its new regulatory regime.
FSA sets final rules for combined travel insurance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a policy statement setting out the final rules for regulating travel insurance sold alongside a holiday – known as connected travel insurance (CTI). This is mainly sold by travel firms and holiday…
Insured losses from Colorado tornado expected to be $147m - report
BESTWIRE --- Colorado insurers can expect up to $147m in insured losses from a tornado and hail on May 22, which would rank the storm fourth among the state's costliest insured disasters.
QBE signs six year contract with Network Rail
Network Rail has signed a six year contract with QBE.
Binning returns to GAB Robins
GAB Robins has appointed of Robert Binning as director of its major and complex loss service line in the UK.
Florida P&C pricing expected to be down 15% - Guy Carpenter
Florida property catastrophe pricing is expected to decline by about 15% at the June 1 renewals, according to a report by Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance broking arm of Marsh & McLennan.
The great white hoop
Interview, Bryan Kelly
Appointment at Centor
Specialist insurance and risk management broker Centor has appointed Chris Tebbit to broking directo...
Pick of the Week
Post editor Jonathan Swift and online and supplements editor Stephanie Denton look at the week's majo...
Ombudsman reports few flood complaints despite rise
Despite a large increase in complaints linked to household insurance, the Financial Ombudsman Servic...
Appointment at RMS
Risk Management Solutions has hired John Stroughair to head the risk markets group of RMS Consulting...
Appointment at Allianz
Allianz Insurance has appointed Sian Tarbuck as manager of its underwriting academy. Ms Tarbuck join...
Barry set for non-marine
Broker Ropner has strengthened its non-marine team with the recruitment of Christopher Barry. Mr Bar...
Judge makes example of insurance fraudster
An insurance fraudster has been jailed following a decision that highlights a dramatic shift in the ...
Deloitte recruits director
Deloitte has appointed Kevin Patience as a director in its financial services practice. Mr Patience ...
Insurer dumped to ensure competitiveness
AIG has been dropped by travel intermediary Insure and Go after the US insurer stopped providing cov...
Appointment at Willis
Willis Group Holdings has recruited Dorien Smithson as executive vice-president for Willis Americas....
Munro joins Fortis team
Fortis has appointed Ron Munro as underwriting development manager. He will be responsible for devel...
Appointment at Aon Re
Aon Re Global has appointed Alfonso Valera as chief executive officer of Aon Re Iberia. Mr Valera ha...
Hothouse must cool for compliance
While I cannot comment on the internal issues regarding Willis' cold-calling campaign ("Willis divid...