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Ageas heralds the start of Groupama brand transition process
The Groupama brand transition to Ageas Insurance is underway.
IUA report raises concerns over cover for eco losses
Insurance cover for environmental losses is often incomplete or even non-existent without a dedicated policy in place, according to a research paper from the International Underwriting Association.
Post blog: War on fraud
The exponential increase in insurance fraud over the past six-years is a major problem, and one that should set alarm bells ringing for everyone in the industry, says Andrew Anderson.
RSA launches private client offering
RSA is to launch a private client division that will be based in Chipping Norton with a regional presence across parts of the UK.
Indian banks may need independent broking arm
An Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority report suggests a bank's broking unit will have an independent accountable unit.
Liberty signs cricket sponsorship deal
Broking partners of Liberty Mutual Insurance can look forward to invitations to test matches after the insurer was appointed as an official sponsor of cricket grounds for 2013.
Gallagher backs Gable Italian launch
Gable Holdings has partnered with Arthur J Gallagher International to launch its first product in Italy.
Expertise-in-Action: Claims Fraud - Fully equipped
How can insurers make sure intermediaries have all the tools they need to play their part in fraud prevention?
Expertise-in-Action: Claims fraud - Contagion
Despite the insurance industry's valiant efforts, fraud is spreading through the market place like a virus. What can be done to stop the rot?
Post magazine – 9 May 2013
How do your customers rate the claims service you provide? Probably not as well as you think.
DAS joins MGAA as insurer member
Legal expenses and assistance insurer DAS has joined the Managing General Agents Association as an insurer member.
Willis exec slams risk management disconnect
The risk management functions of a significant number of insurers have little direct connection to the decision-making that drives those organizations, Dave Ingram, executive vice president of Willis Re has claimed.
Coverbox appoints ex-accountant Beckingham as finance director
Telematics-based insurer Coverbox has added to its management team with the arrival of Neil Beckingham as finance director.
Aviva pens seven year supplier contract with Innovation Group
Software solutions and outsourcing business the Innovation Group has signed a new contract with Aviva that will see the insurer supplied with the firm’s claims scoping and supplier management solution.
Unrated Icelandic insurer’s flood risk venture sparks passporting debate
Broker looks to fill gap left by Statement of Principles indecision
Esure to re-enter parts of motor market as GWP grows 1.6%
Esure is gearing up to re-enter less profitable parts of the motor insurance market as a result of recent personal injury reforms.
Gallagher rules out mass redundancies after Barbon broking acquisition
Gallagher International chief executive David Ross has ruled out a “slash and burn” programme following its acquisition of Barbon Insurance Group’s five property and commercial businesses.
Editor's comment: Biba fever sweeps the market
There must be something in the water – or maybe it is #BIBAFever setting in. Whatever it is, after a quiet start to the year, broker deals have suddenly started to liven up the market now the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference is in our…
Movers & shakers: All aboard as every sector chips in with compelling recruitment performances
Hires, departures and extra-curricular appointments were finalised across the board this week, as the managerial merry-go-round gathered speed. At UK General, Neil Martin has been hired to take on the role vacated by Bluefin-bound John Neil, while in the…
Managing General Agents: In it together
Boasting members from insurance, IT, consultancy and legal services, the Managing General Agents’ Association could be accused of spreading itself a bit thin. But it’s clear in its goal: to give MGAs their own identity
Winter Olympics: There’s no business like snow business
With preparations well underway for February’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, are the organisers prepared for the risk of the Games?
Towergate subsidiary CCV snaps up Norwich-based broker
Towergate-owned Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Waveney Insurance Brokers and its two subsidiary companies Waveney Insurance Brokers Commercial and Waveney Group Schemes.
View from the Top: The American invasion gathers speed
Private equity investment from the US into London Market brokers is seemingly in vogue in 2013, with a considerable amount of new capital entering the market.
View from the Top: A duty to the wider economy
Risk management expertise provides invaluable guidance to enterprising businesses, says Andrew Torrance.