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Career File: Matthew Wilson
Brit appoints Wilson as group CEO
Career Development: Axa launches global parental leave and support policy for staff
Axa has launched its first global policy covering inclusive parental leave and support.
Axa reveals £69m loss following Bluefin sale
Axa has revealed a £69m loss following the completion of the sale of its national broker Bluefin to Marsh.
FSCS pays out over £26m on Enterprise claims
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid out over £26m in compensation on claims following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance.
IUA says Brexit representation is the London market priority for 2017
The strong representation of London insurers’ views on Brexit is a priority for 2017, according to the International Underwriting Association.
My other life: Kate Huét, International Travel and Healthcare - Beekeeping
When not at work, managing director Huét keeps herself busy buzzing around her bees
Trouble brewing: What went wrong at Kwik Fit Insurance?
At the end of November, Ageas confirmed it would be closing Kwik Fit Insurance’s Uddingston site, putting 521 jobs at risk.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints Aldrin Wong as Malaysia CEO
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Aldrin Wong as CEO in Malaysia.
RSA urges government to support SMEs
Over half of UK SMEs think the government is not doing enough to help businesses grow, with seven out of 10 expecting their revenues to fall or stand still in 2017.
Acuity to acquire Pro for £8.3m
Private equity firm Acuity Investment is planning to acquire Pro Global Service’s service provider business Pro for £8.3m.
Half of PI law firms to close if whiplash reforms go through
Over half of personal injury lawyers will be forced to shut down if the government’s proposed whiplash reforms go through.
Biba to meet business leaders affected by last year's floods
One year on from storm Eva, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to meet businesses affected by last year’s floods in Cumbria.
Government consultation on Vnuk may change the definition of a vehicle
The government has begun a 14-week consultation to determine whether the current definition of a vehicle should be extended.
Lawyers condemn ABI's 'Scrooge-like' discount rate legal challenge
Lawyers have branded the Association of British Insurers’ legal challenge over the government’s discount rate review as “worthy of Scrooge himself”.
European insurers paid out €2.7bn a day last year
Europe’s insurers paid out a total of €975bn (£818bn) in claims and benefits over the course of last year, the equivalent of €2.7bn (£2.27bn) per day.
London Market faces 'bleak' year ahead
The London Market faces a "bleak" year ahead based on swingeing underwriting losses, PWC warned.
Five jailed in £1.1m crash for cash scam
Five men were given jail terms last week in connection to a £1.1m crash for cash scam.
ABI launches legal challenge over discount rate review
The Association of British Insurers launched a legal challenge of the Lord Chancellor’s decision to review the discount rate for personal injury damages.
Cigna appoints John Kaye as managing director
Cigna Global Health Benefits Europe has appointed John Kaye as managing director, Europe, for its Global Health Benefits business.
Cold call reporting leads to ICO raids
A business and two homes in Macclesfield and Heald Green were searched by Information Commissioner’s Office officers today.
206,000 Enterprise policies transferred to new insurer
Motorway Direct and NCI Roadside Assistance have transferred 206,000 Enterprise policies to new insurers with effect from 14 December.
Clark Thomson doubles staff number with Glasgow expansion
Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers has expanded its Glasgow office, doubling the size of its work space and staff numbers.
Shadow Justice Secretary urges whiplash reform deadline extension
Shadow Lord Chancellor Richard Burgon MP has written to Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss MP urging her to extend the whiplash consultation deadline, Post can reveal.
Previously unrated Elite assigned BBB- rating by Fitch
Previously unrated Elite Insurance has been assigned an IFS rating of BBB- by Fitch.