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Cobra to cut costs in holding company
Retail and wholesale insurance broking group Cobra is to continue to focus on core revenue areas while carrying out a cost reduction programme in relation to its holding company and overhead costs in order to reflect the smaller size of its operating…
Groupama targets commercial e-trading push with trades launch
Groupama has revealed its intention to corner the commercial e-trading market with the launch of its 'miscellaneous trades' facility for Optima Business Plus.
Boards need to wake up to cyber threats
Company directors must wake up to cyber threats or risk litigation from all sides, according to Francis Kean of Willis Group Holdings.
Boards urged to wake up to cyber threats and liabilities
Company directors must wake up to cyber threats or they risk litigation from all sides, according to Willis.
Aon Risk Solutions appoints ex-JLT man Marshall as power leader
Aon Risk Solutions has confirmed the appointment of former JLT employee Darren Marshall as power construction leader.
Aon extends power team with recruit from RK Harrison
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Darren Marshall as power construction leader.
Groupama CEO blames Greek debt crisis for £1.5bn net losses
Groupama chief executive Thierry Martel has blamed "adverse market conditions" on huge capital losses, attributing the group's net result of a loss of almost €1.8bn (£1.5bn) to the Greek debt crisis.
Insurance bosses invited to discuss common standard for telematics
Executives from some of the UK's biggest insurance firms will sit down next month to discuss the formulation of a common standard for issues surrounding telematics data ahead of an expected boom in demand.
Clarke steps up as chairman of Liiba
Miller chief executive Graham Clarke has been elected chairman of the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association.
RIMS welcomes broker transparency win
US insurance buyers group the Risk and Insurance Management Society has welcomed a court of appeal ruling confirming brokers must declare their earnings from insurers.
Market moves: Insurers are the main movers
Insurers were, once again, the main movers and shakers this week, Ecclesiastical leading the way with the appointment of four new directors, while Allianz, QBE, XL and Arc Legal also welcomed new staff.
Affinity: Managing relationships is vital
Affinity business is a growing area for insurers, but how can the industry avoid its pitfalls while making partnerships work?
In Series Emerging Markets: Asia has the right ingredients
Asia has all the key elements for an emerging market, with a number of countries in a vast and diverse area at various stages of development. How can insurers crack this market?
Comment: The risk of irrelevance
A recent report paints a bleak picture for the future of insurance.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Online commercial market primed for lift-off
Businesses in the UK are ‘crying out’ to buy commercial insurance online, despite claims to the contrary from industry commentators.
Digital Insurance Stategies: Industry-wide smartphone claims app is way forward
Technology-savvy experts believe the introduction of an industry-wide smartphone claims app could improve take-up.
In Series Emerging Markets: Drawing on professionalism
With capital continuing to pour into Asia, talent and professionalism is an issue that the Chartered Insurance Institute is well-placed to tackle.
Brokers fear possible negative impact of Scottish independence on industry
As the Scottish National Party's campaign for independence in the 2014 referendum gets underway, the insurance industry has expressed concern about how it might be regulated in an independent Scotland.
Aftermath of Japan earthquake serves as reality check for insurance industry
One year ago, Japan was shaken to its core by a magnitude nine earthquake. The shockwaves from Tohoku-Oki on 11 March 2011 are still causing ripples among insurers, risk modelling firms and reinsurers.
Ancillary income still under scrutiny, despite boost to Admiral profits
After easing the pressure built up during a bodily injury claims-ravaged third quarter, bosses at Admiral have been warned that this year's hot topic of ancillary income could yet provide a sting in the tail.
Career developments: Allianz unveils scholarship scheme
Allianz has launched a new scholarship programme for brokers hoping to gain a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma in insurance.
Law report: Claimants win in breach of covenant claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Boards need to see ROI from digital innovations
RSA direct arm More Than has delivered "six-figure" savings in a matter of months with its online renewal system, driving "huge benefits" for the business.
Digital Insurance Stategies: 2012 will finally be the year of the smartphone
This is the year for mobile technology to really take off, according to Amir Rozenberg, APM global manager mobile, Compuware Gomez.