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Groupama acquisition could propel Ageas UK into top 10 insurer spot
The insurance industry is considering the effect of consolidation and change in the UK personal lines market after Ageas entered into exclusive discussions with Groupama with a view to taking over its UK insurance company.
Whiplash still on the agenda insists MoJ, as consultation delayed again
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the promised consultation on whiplash remains on its agenda, despite being delayed as a consequence of last week's government reshuffle.
Oxford MD quits to join CFC
Oxford Insurance Brokers managing director Neill Cotton has quit the company after almost a decade to join CFC.
Casualty insurers warned about recent legal deveopments
A ruling on pesticide manufacturers' liability, reforms to Spanish law on directors' and officers' cover and more stringent rules for Polish motor insurers, are among recent legislative changes with implications for European casualty insurers.
Autonet launches online vehicle information service
Autonet Insurance and software solution provider Cheshire Datasystems have developed a system that allows a vehicle's history to be checked online from its registration number.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days
Brokers to receive increased commission under new government initiative
Members of the British Insurance Brokers' Association will receive commission levels up to 15% when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance Initiative, with immediate effect.
Giles director Hazel McIntyre quits
Giles' mergers and acquisitions director Hazel McIntyre has left the business after five years to pursue other opportunities.
Miller sees pre-tax profits triple in FY 2012
The broker has reported a dramatic improvement in profits in its results for the year ended April 2012.
Shortlist revealed for Underwriting Service Awards 2012
Risk-pricing skill, understanding of clients' needs and quality of service are all vital to insurers' long-term success.
Yorkshire policyholders lose flood cover
Commercial policyholders in Yorkshire have accused insurers of jeopardising their futures by failing to provide them with flood cover.
Poor data quality and modelling tools make emerging markets risky
Reinsurers pursuing growth in emerging markets must be alert to the unique challenges these countries present, Guy Carpenter has warned.
James Hallam buys broker's commercial book
Insurance broker James Hallam has acquired the commercial book of business of Essex-based intermediary Coppergate.
Lockton appoints solicitors practice risk head
Lockton has named Calum Maclean as a new risk manager, working with clients of its UK solicitors practice.
Allanfield eyes deals as operating profit hits £1m
Allanfield has its eye on acquisitions in the property and broking spaces having reported a 33.5% increase in net revenue to £2.1m (H1 2011: £1.6m) in the first half of the year.
Marsh creates insurance services business president role
Marsh has appointed Liz Flynn to the new position of president of its insurance services businesses, a group of the intermediary's brands.
Capita creates schemes role
Capita Specialist Insurance Solutions has appointed Hazel White to the newly created role of schemes development manager.
Midas launches EDI home product with SSP
Midas Underwriting has expanded the range of risks it covers with the launch of a non-standard full-cycle EDI home product.
Marsh appoints global energy leader
Global broker Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader in the firm's energy practice.
Marsh appoints global upstream and midstream energy head
The broking giant has appointed Lloyd and Partners' Richard Higgins to the new role of global upstream and midstream energy leader.
Willis attracts 12 new network members
Willis has attracted 12 new members to its UK broker networks.
Profitable growth still possible, says Guy Carpenter
Reinsurers should still be targeting profitable growth, despite challenging market conditions, broker Guy Carpenter said in a Monte Carlo press briefing on Sunday.
Guy Carpenter to open Shanghai Office
Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a branch office in Shanghai.
Truell eyes up motor insurers
Edmund Truell, founder of Duke Street Capital and Pension Corporation, has not ruled out a future bid for Royal Bank of Scotland's insurance arm, Direct Line.