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Ageas promises 'no impact' for Kwik Fit Insurance business after issuing High Court writ
Ageas has moved to clarify that the firm's Kwik Fit Insurance business will not be affected by a High Court writ against the repair company which relates to an accounting liability.
Allianz Legal Protection appoints Ruse as head of sales and distribution
Allianz Legal Protection has confirmed the in-house appointment of Phil Ruse to the newly-created position of head of sales and distribution.
BGL founder steps down as chairman
BGL Group has confirmed the departure of company founder Douw Steyn, who has stepped down from his role as non-executive chairman 20 years after setting up the UK business.
Sterling targets northern presence with Manchester office opening
Sterling Insurance has today revealed that the new team that will run its northern office in Manchester will be led by former NIG and Travelers underwriting manager Martin Kerrison.
Bluefin boss takes over reins as CII broking faculty chair
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has vowed to promote the "highest standards of competence" following his appointment as chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute's insurance broking faculty.
QBE launches cyber response policy to counter data breaches
QBE has underlined the importance of insurers offering products to protect companies against the threat of data breaches, following the launch of the firm's new cyber response policy.
Middle East guest blog: Consumer protection my foot
The insurance broking fraternity in the United Arab Emirates met on 9 February to discuss how, through concerted effort, they can enter into a meaningful dialogue with the UAE Insurance Authority to reverse the recently released, notorious Directive 2.
To ‘E’ or not to ‘E’ – that is the question?
As the European insurance industry slowly starts to emulate the UK and adopt e-trading, Simon Ronaldson asks how European insurers can learn from the experience of their more mature counterparts.
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with panel member Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca
Josè Manuel Dias da Fonseca is chairman of Brokers Link and president of MDS Portugal and Brazil and will be taking part in a panel debate on the varying role of the broker across Europe at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday…
AA Insurance launches tech-based policy for young drivers
AA Insurance has become the latest firm to "turn to technology" having launched its new 'pay how you drive' policy AA Drivesafe.
Lonmar launches Medicare as a subsidiary company
Lonmar Global Risks has launched its Medicare International division as a subsidiary company, as part of the firm's strategy to establish managing general agents.
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with keynote speaker Bart De Smet
Bart De Smet, group chief executive officer for Ageas is the keynote speaker at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 23 March. In the first of a series of articles counting down to the event Insurance Insight…
Higos appoints director development expert Fathers as NED
Higos Insurance Services has confirmed the appointment of experienced senior director mentor Dean Fathers as non-executive director.
Moreland allies with British Franchise Association
Scottish broker Moreland Insurance has widened its UK reach with a partnership with the British Franchise Association.
Willis broker in viral email scandal
A Willis terrorism and political violence broker, James Hill, is reported to be at the centre of an embarrassing viral email that has been read around the world.
View from the Top: An illusion of choice
With no sign of a turning market, a bout of consolidation looks on the cards
Employers’ liability: A fund of last resort
The need for a fund of last resort for employers’ liability claims still divides the insurance community. While plans to create an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau have stalled, it still has supporters who are determined to see these proposals come…
Career development: QBE announces Glasgow move
QBE is to move its Glasgow office to larger premises as it seeks to grow its Scottish workforce in 2012.
Insurers rally to hail their technologies as Avantia claims flood risk first
The competition to get the upper hand in the use of sophisticated data to underwrite flood-prone properties has already started, as it seems increasingly unlikely the Statement of Principles will be renewed beyond June 2013.
Editor's comment: Speculation turns into action
The chatter around ‘Tesco Law’, alternative business structures and law firm consolidation appears to be getting louder each week as another eye-opening deal is unveiled to the media.
Private equity: Parabis secures Duke Street backing as links are made to prospective ABS bid
Duke Street takes a majority stake in the Parabis Group, opening the way to achieve ABS status
Market moves: All change in the boardroom
Underwriters were the most active recruiters this week, with Ace leading the way with two major appointments. Meanwhile, Brit, Lloyd’s Channel Syndicate and Whittington Capital Management also added to their ranks. While the broking space was relatively…
In Series On Data: Insurers and brokers catching on to external data
External data sources are an increasingly important resource for insurers and brokers, as aggregators gain market share
In Series On Data: Insurers putting policyholder data on a diet
In a competitive market, validation is key to making data leaner and more reliable — but can it level the playing field for brokers, as well as insurers?