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Axa leads the way for insurers in top 100 best global brands list
Axa has been named the highest ranking insurer in the 2012 Interbrand top 100 Best Global Brands list, after increasing its brand value by 1% to $6.75bn (£4.18bn).
Axa snaps up PR expert as director of corporate affairs
Axa UK has appointed international public relations guru Richard Stephenson as director of corporate affairs.
R K Harrison agrees partnership with Chile's biggest independent broker
R K Harrison Insurance Brokers and Chile's largest independent broker, Conosur Corredores de Seguros Y Reaseguros, have reached an exclusive agreement to cooperate on all new business emanating from the South American country.
RK Harrison and Conosur join forces in Chile
RK Harrison Insurance Brokers and Conosur Corredores de Seguros Y Reaseguros have reached an exclusive agreement to cooperate on all new insurance and reinsurance business emanating from Chile.
Solicitors' risk pool applicants rise in 2012
The number of solicitors applying for professional indemnity cover via the assigned risks pool went up this year, according to initial figures released by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
JLT is "well run" and "fully valued"
JLT's share price is now "fully valued" having risen 19% in the past 12 months, according to Panmure Gordon.
SBP completes Giles rebrand
Insurance broker SBP Chapman Stevens has rebranded as Giles Insurance Brokers.
UIB director Philip Loasby dies
Reinsurance broker UIB has announced that company director Philip Loasby has died.
BLM reveals plans to corner Irish legal market
Berrymans Lace Mawer has entered the Irish legal market focusing on motor, liability and property damage claims, with plans to include professional indemnity, healthcare, corporate risks and construction work.
Steady stream of appointments continues under McManus regime
Ink Underwriting component business FSJ Broking has added to its expanding broking team with a string of key hires.
Bluefin appoints Reich's Capel
Axa-owned insurance broker Bluefin has appointed John Capel as regional managing director.
Witteus joins Lockton to develop Nordic region
Broker Lockton has appointed Nordic insurance and risk management expert Christer Witteus to its London-based major accounts team.
Covéa Insurance CEO Reader looking ahead following official launch
Covéa Insurance, the business formed following the merger of MMA Insurance and Provident Insurance, has been officially launched today.
Zurich GI UK yet to finalise gender-neutral pricing strategy
Zurich General Insurance UK has yet to set a date for the implementation of gender-neutral pricing, as its UK life division reveals a planned time-frame.
QBE hopes to further bolster '100%' capacity arrangement with RMP
QBE director Craig Bennett has reaffirmed his company's commitment to a capacity arrangement with AJ Gallagher International managing general agent RMP, despite suggestions that public sector pressures could lead to a pull-out.
'Signposting' agreement has not worked, says Age UK
The 'signposting' agreement introduced by the Association of British Insurers in April is not working effectively, according to a leading age charity.
NHBC names Mike Quinton as CEO
Mike Quinton has been appointed chief executive of the National House Building Council.
Fraudsters brought to book after investigations by Hill Dickinson unit
Fraud unit bosses at Hill Dickinson have revealed that of the 298 suspected organised motor fraud ring claims they have investigated this year 167 have been rejected as proven fraud.
Analysts reiterate 'buy' recommendation after 'excellent' H1 for Gable
Gable Holdings has this morning reported a 26% increase in gross written premium of £15.4m in the first half of 2012, in a set of results that also show a 55% rise in pre-tax profit to £3.2m.
Covea's Reader makes jobs cut pledge
The merger between MMA and Provident will not result in mass redundancies, chief executive of the newly created Covea Insurance James Reader has told Post.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Customer loyalty - At your service
Firms are increasingly turning to customer loyalty metrics to help understand customer needs, improve services and increase retention rates.
Reinsurers look to underwriting results as investment yields fall
The investment returns achieved by reinsurers have fallen significantly during 2012 as Eurozone fears drive a flight to higher grade securities perceived as less risky, according to Guy Carpenter.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.