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Insurance broker banned for misappropriating money
The Financial Services Authority has banned Harbinder Panesar from working in the financial services industry and fined him £212 237.
DAS targets fire and flood victims with Loss Assist product
Legal expenses insurer DAS is launching the latest version of its Loss Assist product to provide assistance for households that have suffered damage to property or contents.
Foil urges MoJ to bring forward fixed fee protocol
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers is calling on the Ministry of Justice to bring forward the introduction of a fixed fees protocol in relation to the planned extension of the RTA Portal.
Groupama targets classic vehicle owners with new products
Groupama Insurances has launched two products aimed at the one million-strong UK classic vehicles market.
Beazley welcomes Japanese warranty and indemnity agreement
Beazley has welcomed an agreement reached by Lloyd's Japan and the Japanese Financial Services Agency enabling Lloyd's-based insurers to insure warranty and indemnity risks in Japan.
Plumeri rounds on contingent commissions
Outgoing Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has criticised a resurgence in the payment of contingent commissions to brokers by insurer partners.
Aegis London boosts claims division with double hire
Aegis London has made two new appointments in its claims division in a bid to respond to the "changing profile" of claims that the firm encounters.
Ex-Chubb manager Wozniak joins Bluefin
Jon Wozniak has joined Bluefin Solutions as business development director.
Ex-Aon MD Martin to lead Willis UK
David Martin, former managing director of Aon's UK corporate business, has been appointed chairman and chief executive of Willis' UK retail business.
PIA appoints ex-Brit boss Grant eight months after Dual exit
Professional Insurance Agents has confirmed the appointment of Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Crash for cash gang guilty of orchestrating fatal collision
Five men have been found guilty for their part in a 'crash for cash' collision in which an innocent motorist was killed.
Ex-Aon director joins Kane as US MD
Kane has appointed Carlos Oliveras as managing director of Kane USA.
India considers allowing sub-brokers to sell insurance
Plans are under review by the Indian insurance regulator to allow sub-brokers to sell insurance in India.
Axa Assistance selected by Admiral to provide new forms of cover
Axa Assistance UK has secured a contract to provide Admiral with its first home emergency and legal expenses covers as part of the insurer’s new household insurance product offerings.
Hastings Direct creates 200 new roles on the South Coast
Bexhill-based broker Hastings Direct will create 200 new posts on the South Coast over the coming 12 months, as part of ambitious new expansion plans.
Hood Group makes Milbourne risk and compliance director
The Hood Group has appointed Sheila Milbourne to the role of risk and compliance director.
Dispatches insurance whistleblower Andrew Moody confirmed for Motor Claims 2013
The man who provided the evidence that sparked Monday night’s Dispatches: Secrets of Your Car Insurance has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Post event, Motor Claims 2013.
UK PMCs in Sri Lanka could find insurance invalidated
The Sri Lankan government's decision to mandate the use of offshore armouries could potentially invalidate UK private maritime security companies' insurance and affect their ability to win or retain security contracts from ship owners.
Keelan Westall founder recruits former employee for new venture
A former Keelan Westall team leader has rejoined her ex-boss Alan Westall at his Property Insurance Initiatives venture.
JLT appoints new partner as Coolings takes up Miller casualty post
Miller has recruited former Jardine Lloyd Thompson partner Simon Collings to spearhead the casualty division of the broker's corporate risks team.
Ascot recruits Barbican underwriter Pilkington as head of casualty
Ascot Underwriting has appointed former Barbican active underwriter John Pilkington as head of casualty.
Investing in the profession: Guy Carpenter launches in Dubai
Guy Carpenter has opened its first office in the Middle East and has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an insurance intermediary in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Market moves: Towergate and Kinetic get the recruitment ball rolling for 2013
Towergate and Kinetic were the most active recruiters this week, each bringing in a raft of new hires. Towergate welcomed a seven-strong team to its office in Aberdeen, while Kinetic brought in three new staff from Lime Street brokers.
Cyber liability: The shape of things to come
How is the cyber liability market likely to evolve in a technology landscape fraught with great risk?