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Aon downgrades 37 countries for terrorism and political violence
Companies must consider threats to business continuity due to civil unrest, said Aon Risk Solutions, as it downgraded 37 countries in its annual Terrorism & Political Violence map.
Litigation in Continental Europe may affect European insurers
Attempts to adapt local legislation to European Union and international law are creating a challenging environment for insurers operating in the region, according to Guy Carpenter.
One Answer Network signals commercial growth with IT poach from Powerplace
One Answer Network is to expand its commercial offering with the appointment of Carl Chapman, pictured, to the newly created position of commercial development and training manager.
Dual appoints Zurich Australia CEO Shane Doyle
The Dual Group has appointed former Zurich Australia chief executive Shane Doyle as deputy CEO, as the underwriting firm looks to expand its geographic reach.
Towergate picks up three more brokers
Towergate Insurance has acquired Gill Knott Insurance, Lloyd Manley Associates and the general insurance arm of Airevalley Insurance Services.
Online Exclusive: Tonks talks PI
Incoming Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Karl Tonks speaks to Amy Ellis about his year in charge.
Victims sue cab rapist's insurer
Eight victims of cab rapist John Worboys are due to take his motor insurer to the High Court today.
Giles confirms Lyons departure
Giles Insurance Brokers has confirmed that Sarah Lyons has left the company where she was group managing director for more than two years.
Wunelli boss cancels telematics discussion amid insurer support
Wunelli chairman Sandy Dunn has announced his decision to abandon an industry seminar exploring the merits of a common standard for telematics data, following "almost unanimous support" from insurers.
McLaren-Stewart leaves Giles for Tysers
John McLaren-Stewart has joined Lloyd's broker Tysers as UK sales and marketing director from Giles Insurance Brokers where he was sales director.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Groupama ties up deal with motor broker Adrian Flux
Groupama has announced a deal today under which the group will underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for specialised motor broker Adrian Flux.
Lorega boss 'welcomes' market competition ahead of DAS launch
Lorega chairman Malcolm Harvey has welcomed the decision by DAS to launch a rival market offering, stating that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".
Charterfields makes corporate valuation double appointment
Charterfields has expanded its corporate valuation team with the appointment of Paul McCann and Mike Havis, who join the international asset consultant from Edward Symmons.
Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.
View from the Top: The varying role of the broker across Europe
There is no perfect model for an insurance broker. The important aspect to focus on is not the way in which distribution in individual European countries - or sectors - works, but the continued collaboration of the industry as a whole.
Price-comparison model questioned as Admiral casts off Italian Chiarezza
Admiral's sale of its Italian aggregator Chiarezza on Monday demonstrates a failure adequately to invest in overseas ventures, and further withdrawal from European aggregators is a possibility for the insurer, according to one analyst.
Transport Select Committee chair "encouraged" by whiplash response
The Transport Select Committee's 13th special report has reiterated members' commitment to access to justice while also expressing encouragement at the government's "willingness" to clamp down on fraudulent whiplash claims.
Randall & Quilter suffers after tax loss following goodwill charge
A £13.5m goodwill impairment charge has resulted in bosses at Randall & Quilter announcing an after tax loss of £488 000 in 2011, following a 2010 profit of £6.4m.
Firms still failing to focus on supply chain resiliency
Despite a number of wake-up calls from last year's catastrophe events, many organisations still lack complete visibility into their supply chains and remain vulnerable to the next disaster, according to a white paper published today by Marsh.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
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Penny speed meets ... Mihir Pandya, fraud manager, Allianz Insurance
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Market moves: Canopius and CGSC dominate appointments
This week the recruitment space belonged to Canopius and Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford. Canopius restructured its entire executive committee, alongside appointing an underwriter, while CGSC recruited a new chief commercial officer, head of operations and…
Travel insurance: Expedition exclusions
With the popularity of overseas breaks showing no sign of abating, travel cover has the potential to grow. However, insurers in the sector are never far from controversy.