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County Insurance boss lines up early acquisition delivery
Ambitious north west broker County Insurance could be in line to deliver on its five-year plan of landing ten acquisition targets ahead of schedule, with two early purchases expected to be tied up within two months.
Aviva eyes commercial improvements by dropping underperforming lines of business
David McMillan, Aviva UK general insurance chief executive, remains confident his firm can recover from a "challenging" year in terms of commercial business, following the decision to drop a number of underperforming lines of motor business.
Christchurch one year on: a forgotten city?
A year on from the earthquakes in New Zealand, while the Christchurch disasters may be slipping out of public consciousness, the work to rebuild the city continues.
View from the top: New syndicates essential if Lloyd’s market is to thrive
As Lloyd’s tackles the thorny issue of distribution, perhaps a fundamental issue is that it must encourage the market to continue to rejuvenate by enabling the creation of new syndicates.
Lloyd's ECF claims pass 80% target
The percentage of insurance claims managed but Lloyd's Electronic Claims File system has reached 83%, an 8% year-on-year increase.
Comment: Mind the Watford Gap
Web-based technology means the Lloyd's market can afford to look beyond London
LMG extends electronic approach
The London Market Group has extended its electronic endorsements initiative to all classes of business. Brokers can send all endorsements in every class electronically, and insurers will be able to respond to them.
Academic paper suggests England learn from Scotland about flood risk prevention
An academic made a splash this week by publishing a paper calling for planners, developers and architects to be held "legally liable when they get it wrong and people are flooded" as a way of preventing further flood plain development.
Market Moves: Brokers back with a bang
After two slow weeks, the broking sector has seen an upswing in activity, with a number of large players making high-profile appointments.
Commercial Insurers: Global Compliance - Airmic's proposed database raises questions
With global compliance still a major concern for risk managers, will Airmic's proposed database soothe corporate clients?
Journey through the dark: the effect of ABS on solicitors' professional indemnity business
The effect of the arrival of alternative business structures on solicitors' professional indemnity business remains unclear, with no indication of what's at the end of the tunnel.
QBE to launch global reinsurrance team under new brand
QBE is in the process of combining its worldwide reinsurance operations under a single management team which will come together under the unified brand QBE Re.
Guardian unveils new chief financial officer
Guardian Financial Services has today announced the appointment of Andrew Birrell as chief financial officer.
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.