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JLT director Ravinet linked with Gallagher Heath move
Speculation is mounting that JLT director Simon Ravinet is on the verge of leaving the company where he works in the This London Market facilities division.
Country's biggest scam concludes as 'crash for cash' fraudster sentenced
A Bolton man who planned a series of 'crash for cash' scams on roundabouts through his insurance claims management company was found guilty of fraud and ordered to pay more than £7000.
Q&A with Fiona Le Poidevin, Guernsey Finance
After taking over from Peter Niven in July, Fiona Le Poidevin is just three months into her role as chief executive of Guernsey Finance, the promotional agency for the island of Guernsey. She spoke to Francesca Nyman about raising Guernsey's profile, the…
Miller bolsters D&O team
Miller has added Colin West and Andy Brett to its directors' and officers' team.
DAS promotes from within to boost regional underwriting teams
Legal expenses insurer DAS is expanding its regional underwriting teams with the appointments of Peter Tierney and Neil McDermott as regional underwriters for the north and south respectively.
RSA backs revised CoA judgment but calls for more government action
RSA has added its voice to calls for the government to use the Court of Appeal's revised judgment in Simmons v Castle as a springboard for further industry reform.
Client money rules: Cash concerns
The Financial Services Authority's consultation on the handling of client money could have major implications for brokers of all sizes.
View from the top: The triumvirate of trust
Reservation of rights does little to reassure the customer that their insurer will honour its promise, says Nicolas Aubert.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Believe it or not, Penny held down her fair share of jobs before becoming a lady of leisure. However, firefighter was not one of them.
Investing in the profession: CILA qualification passes milestone
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has revealed that 100 applicants have successfully passed its Ofqual-accredited insurance claims handling certificate.
Investing in the profession: Ageas Underwriting gains chartered status
Ageas Underwriting has been granted chartered status after meeting a number of criteria set out by the Chartered Insurance Institute, including an examination of its development programmes and training and competence scheme, which are part of the Ageas…
Market moves: FSJ, Liberty and RSA among main hirers in busy week for recruitment
This week FSJ continued its recent recruitment push by adding four new brokers to its growing team. Meanwhile, Liberty announced hires in its European underwriting arm and syndicates team, and RSA welcomed two new staff to its global speciality lines…
Choosing an insurer: The bigger picture
Price is naturally a factor medium-sized businesses consider when choosing an insurance partner, but it's time they learned that it shouldn't be the most important.
Choosing an insurer: Avoiding the money trap
The rush to the bottom over price by customers can only hurt the industry, but brokers are well placed to stop the rot by offering their clients advice on the difference that choosing the right insurer can make.
Your say: Telematics drives fair assessment
The current insurance market is not working well for motorists and is at risk of pricing drivers out of the market, says Linden Holliday.
Animation could prove 'pivotal' to future risk analysis in insurance
Effective use of animation can convince underwriters to offer terms on risks they have declined to write previously, significantly reduce the time from risk assessment to contract and generate premium savings for the insured, according to a newly…
Industry fears homeowner panic as flood agreement expiration approaches
Brokers in high flood-risk areas have accused the Association of British Insurers of failing to "nail its colours to the mast" amid growing concern over the lack of a long-term replacement for the Statement of Principles.
Oval enters consultation with Vela to 'simplify' business
Oval Insurance Brokers has entered into consultation with senior management figures at its underwriting subsidiary Vela in a move aimed at "simplifying" the business.
Insurance blogger backs regulation of 'murky' loss adjusting practices
An insurance blogger and former broker has added his voice to calls for loss adjusters to be regulated, after criticising the broking sector for its part in supporting unscrupulous firms that promote a "black economy".
BBC documentary series debunks myth of 'easy crime' insurance fraud
A 10-part exposé of the work of insurance fraud investigators is to be screened on BBC One from Monday.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 - The winners
Guests were welcomed to the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards at The Brewery in London by Jonathan Swift, chairman of the judging panel, who congratulated the industry on its efforts to raise the profile of insurance fraud as a topic worthy of debate and…
Video: A choice based on expertise and value
Is sufficient focus given to the expertise and value provided by an insurer, and does it figure highly enough when the choice of underwriter is made?
Top five European stories
The top five stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Howden completes Windsor Partners integration
Hyperion subsidiary Howden Broking is to transfer all business and assets from Winsor Partners effective 1 October.