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Labour MP's telematics stance supported by Accenture survey
Drivers of all ages would respond favorably to calls from Labour’s shadow transport minister to force insurers to offer telematics technology as a matter of course, according to an Accenture study.
DAS deal sees Bluefin network members provided with legal expenses product
Bluefin Broker Partnership Services has appointed DAS to provide a suite of legal expenses and emergency assistance products to its network brokers.
County Insurance hires law firm to advise on broker acquisition spree
The goal set by bosses at the County Insurance Group of buying 10 new brokers over the next five years has moved a stage closer following the appointment of Harrison Drury to advise on a regional acquisition spree.
Thomas charged with maximising Willis' $40bn global premium
Willis Group has appointed David Thomas as director of strategy and transformation within its global businesses division.
Willis appoints director of strategy and transformation
Willis Group Holdings has appointed David Thomas as director of strategy and transformation in its global businesses division.
Willis China claims broker first in Chongqing
Willis China, part of Willis Group Holdings, has been granted approval to open a new office in Chongqing by the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission, which it claims is a first for a foreign-owned broker.
Insurers could do more to help space operators, says JLT
Space operators need the insurance community to step up and offer better solutions, according to Peter Elson, global head of space at broker JLT Specialty.
Broker Network directors 'not stepping down' despite Companies House listing
The Broker Network has dismissed concerns that five directors will be leaving the organisation after Companies House listings stated that a number of senior figures have had their 'appointments terminated'.
Ai Claims signs three-year deal with ULR
Accident management business Ai Claims Solutions has signed a three-year deal with ULR Additions for the provision of credit hire services.
Brokers appeal to Emirates regulator over payments decision
The brokering community is believed to have approached the Emirates Insurance Authority for a reappraisal of its recent decision on how premium payments are collected.
Ferma membership up to 22 after Luxembourg association comes on board
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed its newest member in the form of the Luxembourg risk management association, Professionals in Risk Management.
Bahrain's financial sector sees 3% growth
The number of financial institutions registered in Bahrain rose again last year, reaching 415 by the end of January 2012, up from 403 a year earlier.
Government flood cuts could lead to 'thousands' of uninsurable businesses
Thousands of UK businesses are at risk of becoming uninsurable inside three months if the government fails to meet the demands of disgruntled insurers.
Chilton steps down from Aon Benfield roles to focus on holding company
Grahame Chilton will step down from his combined roles at Aon Benfield to concentrate on his new position as non-executive chairman of Aon's recently formed UK holding company.
Brokers 'very positive' on in-vehicle management technology rollout
Equity Red Star CEO Ian Foy has hailed the rollout of in-vehicle management technology Equitrack, claiming that brokers have responded favourably to the belief that the launch will drive down costs and claims.
Axa commercial introduces new schemes solution
Axa commercial lines has introduced a new approach to processing delegated authority schemes business that it says will deliver benefits to brokers and their customers.
Lloyd's broker Paul Napier launches offshore financial services liability lines
Lloyd's broker Paul Napier has launched a suite of professional and financial lines products for the UK and international offshore financial services industry.
Property insurance firms merge
Let Insurance Services and Property Risks have merged to form a new company, Let Risks.
QBE reveals e-trading and motor underwriting appointments
QBE has this morning unveiled the double appointment of David Greaves as head of e-trading and Fast Flow operations and outgoing Aviva employee Robert Dodd as senior motor underwriter.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Insurance2go launches spectacles insurance policy
Online insurance brand insurance2go has created an independent glasses insurance policy through its sister website insureyourglasses.
Lloyd's international director quits for CEO role overseas
Jose Ribeiro, director of international markets at Lloyd's, will be leaving in May to take a new chief executive role overseas.
Willis appoints Rainbow MD for Willis Re Europe
Willis Re, the reinsurance arm of global broker Willis Group, has appointed David Rainbow to lead the company's European reinsurance business as managing director for Willis Re Europe.
Cobra Network adds seven new members
The Cobra Network has claimed a record start to 2012 with seven new commercial insurance brokers as members.