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Mutual insurer FM global reports 32% income rise
Business property insurer FM Global recorded a 32% increase in its net income to $1.02bn (£611m) for 2013 alongside a 2.7% increase in gross written premium to $5.6bn.
JLT’s Burke taking break to reflect on 'work-life balance'
Jardine Lloyd Thompson group chief executive Dominic Burke’s two month hiatus from the role will give him a chance to concentrate on work-life balance before returning to the company for an agreed “indefinite period”, according to bosses at the broker.
PPI issue far from being sorted, according to FOS
Payment protection insurance complaints made up 76% of all complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service in the second half of 2013.
Gallagher hires Peppiatt for director role
Arthur J Gallagher has hired Sarah Peppiatt to take on the role of delegated authorities director.
JLT reports 11% revenue increase as Burke announces break
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group increased revenue by 11% to £979.2m in 2013 including 8.5% organic growth and 4% growth from acquisitions.
LV Broker appoints Tim Rourke to pricing role
LV Broker has appointed Tim Rourke as its motor pricing head to grow the ABC and Highway motor books.
Willis’ Nichols moves to JLT Towers Re
Embry Nichols has been appointed vice president of JLT Towers Re public entity practice.
Willis looks to McKinsey for marketing director hire
Willis has appointed Andy Whitehouse as its group director of marketing and communications.
More pets surviving cancer thanks to pet insurance, Aquarium says
Insurance software provider Aquarium has highlighted pet insurance as contributing to more pets surviving cancer.
Mazars strengthens insurance team with two appointments
Advisory firm Mazars has announced two appointments within its insurance practice including Stephen Moore as a director.
Hiscox announces Direct Asia acquisition
Hiscox has acquired Singapore-headquartered Whittington Group’s online business DirectAsia, subject to regulatory approval.
Lewis attributes Zurich's soaring profit to improved underwriting
Improved underwriting was the key factor in Zurich’s UK general insurance business recording its significant 53% profit jump, according to chief executive Steve Lewis.
HSB Engineering launches energy efficiency product
Engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has launched an energy efficiency insurance product.
Axa introduces commission flexibility to Simple landlords policy
Axa has introduced commission flexibility to the landlords product from its Simple range allowing brokers to control their remuneration on a case-by-case basis.
Zurich UKGI arm records 53% profit increase for 2013
Zurich’s UK general insurance arm recorded a 53% increase in its business operating profit for 2013 to £144m from £94m in 2012.
Axa Assistance looks internally for double appointment
Axa Assistance has promoted its Ireland general manager Eoin Lyons to the role of UK chief operating officer.
Lancashire CEO praises ‘strong close’ to 2013 despite profit decline
Lancashire has recorded a 6.2% decrease in gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2013 writing $679.7m (£408m) compared with $724.3m the year before.
ABI confident insurers will get behind its personal injury code of conduct
Code aims to combat perception of insurers exploiting PI claims.
KPMG warns of long-term flood impact
The economic impact of the recent flooding could be felt for at least two to three years, KPMG has warned.
ABI remains staunch on Flood Re exclusions stance
Association of British Insurers property head Aidan Kerr has dismissed claims that leasehold properties are excluded from Flood Re because of issues with insurers’ computer systems.
Corpore makes two amputation case manager hires
Rehabilitation services provider Corpore has appointed two new amputee case managers to its catastrophic and specialist services team.
Insurers urged to direct infrastructure investment into flood defences
MP’s suggestion comes as PWC warns recent flooding could cost sector £500m.
ANV promotes Thorpe to lead syndicates’ claims team
Dutch-headquartered insurer ANV Holdings has promoted Jonathan Thorpe to lead a unified claims team for its syndicates 1861, 5820 and 779.
Tickets.com partners with Allianz Global Assistance UK on missed event product
Tickets.com has partnered with Allianz Global Assistance UK to offer missed event insurance to its more than 300 UK venues through its partners ticketing platforms.