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FSA boss: Insurers and brokers face 'twin peak' regulatory model from April
The Financial Services Authority will reach a "major milestone" in the regulatory reform programme on 2 April 2012, namely the introduction of a ‘twin peaks’ model operating within the FSA.
Hodges reunites with former Aviva colleague Egan as Patrick quits Towergate
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Egan as group finance director.
Nat-cat losses cause mining capacity withdrawal
The capacity available to mining property damage & business interruption insurance programmes has reduced by 30% in the last year, according to a report by broker Willis Group.
Duke Street snaps up 'significant stake' in Parabis
Duke Street bosses have credited an “opportunity to invest in a fast growing, dynamic and fragmented sector” as reason behind its purchase of a “significant stake” in legal and claims management firm Parabis Group.
NIG appoints ex-Axa regional boss to round off recruitment drive
NIG has concluded its nationwide area business development manager recruitment drive with the capture of former Axa regional director Warren Bainbridge.
H&L awarded chartered insurance broker status
Home & Legacy has been awarded ‘chartered insurance broker’ status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurance 360 Research: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Insurance 360 Research: Financial & Professional Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from over a 150 unique brokers of professional & financial risks, the Financial and Professional Insurers Insight Report 2011 delivers actionable insights on the 16 most used financial professional insurers.
Broker Network and Countywide name five new managers in sales push
Broker Network and Countrywide have announced a sales division recruitment drive following the appointments of five new sales managers.
Insurance 360 Research: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Insurance 360 Research: Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 90 unique claims professionals, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011 gives detailed performance insight on the broker market's 10 most commonly-used firms of loss adjusters for commodity-type claims - and also for the…
Insurance 360 Research: Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 90 unique claims professionals, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011 gives detailed performance insight on the broker market's 10 most commonly-used firms of loss adjusters for commodity-type claims - and also for the…
Insurance 360 Research: Business Insurers Insight Report 2012
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand and customer service levels has never been more vital. The British Insurers Insight Report 2012 details the front-line service…
JLT warns gas pipeline increases risks in Azerbaijan
The development of Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline in Azerbaijan could lead to an escalation of tension according to a report by JLT.
Specialist carriers come top in broker satisfaction survey
"Old guard will have to adapt": Peter Joy
LV Broker confirms tech tie-up with Acturis
LV Broker has confirmed a technology tie-up with Acturis which has been billed as enabling brokers to share risk data, access real-time quotes, share client documents and refer complex cases at the touch of a button.
Williams in Towergate u-turn as firm appoints two underwriting managers
Towergate bosses have welcomed back Alyson Williams who returns to her former position of household development director, just four months after departing for the Gallagher Group.
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with keynote speaker Bart De Smet
Bart De Smet, group chief executive officer for Ageas is the keynote speaker at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 23 March. In the first of a series of articles counting down to the event Insurance Insight…
How will the ECJ gender ruling impact European insurers?
As the national press continues to probe the impact of the European Court of Justice’s gender ruling on the European consumer, Francesca Nyman asks if European insurers can comply and still retain their competitive edge.
The supply chain disappointment
Recent natural catastrophes have highlighted the need to insure supply chain risks, however, risk managers have said they want better products. Jane Bernstein finds out what more the insurance industry can do.
Cyber liability poll results
Will proposed privacy regulation increase the need for cyber liability insurance?
Chubb launches online system for life sciences companies
US insurer Chubb has launched an online system allowing firms undertaking clinical trials in China and Brazil to download local insurance certificates.
Reduced capacity in Asia will not affect all business lines
Despite catastrophe losses leading to reduced capacity in the Asia Pacific region, competitive rates are still possible on some lines, according to broker Marsh.
Zurich targets food and sports sectors
Zurich has launched mid-corporate sector-specific broker-sold products for the food & beverage sector and for sports, leisure & entertainment adding to its year-old Corporate Focus proposition.