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Willis Research Network launches Economic Capital Forum
Risk and actuarial research departments have come together under the Willis Research Network, the academic and analysis arm of Willis Group Holdings, to support the industry’s development and use of economic capital models required under Solvency II and…
Tokio Marine Europe files for Chapter 15 recognition in US
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance Ltd, a part of the Tokio Marine Group, has filed a petition for protection from creditors within its recently approved solvent scheme of arrangement under Chapter 15 in US bankruptcy court in Manhattan.
Giles approaches CBG over potential purchase
CBG has issued a statement confirming an approach from Giles Insurance Brokers.
Insurance Insight Blog: If it’s good enough for Uefa . . .
When I took on this role as editor of what was then just an idea Post, the long running UK insurance weekly, had that its readers might be interested in Europe, I had little inkling of what was to follow.
Marsh forms new global claims practice
Companies that manage the claims process effectively are better able to protect their resources, secure their bottom lines, and maintain daily operations, according to Marsh.
Broker Assistance signs AA Accident Management deal
Broker Assistance has signed an agreement with AA Accident Management to handle credit hire claims for the broking group’s commercial customers.
Law Society: Professional indemnity renewals are still a problem
Lawyers have found it harder to get professional indemnity insurance this year with roughly one in three firms having problems, up from one in five last year, according to the Law Society’s PII survey.
NIG appoints head of agricultural business
Commercial insurer NIG has appointed Andy Brock as its head of agricultural business.
1 Answer Insurance and 1 Answer Network set up office together
1 Answer Insurance is to share purpose-built premises with 1 Answer Network in a move the company directors’ hope will enable the firms to benefit from economies of scale and greater expansion options.
Equity Direct Broking races to Silverstone classic car and bike deal
Silverstone Circuit has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its classic car and bike insurance schemes.
Volkswagen launches accident management product
Volkswagen Insurance Service, the insurance arm of Volkswagen Financial Services, has launched an accident management product.
RSA relaunches into legal indemnity market
RSA has linked with specialist broker Litigation Protection to offer more indemnity products for solicitors and licensed conveyancers and says it wants to become the dominant insurer in the market.
Exclusive Fleet and accident content live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live.
Sustaining work-related road safety in hard times
Research shows 16% of hospitalisation crashes and 24% of fatal crashes involve someone driving for work. Dr Will Murray puts forward the legal and financial case for European organisations implementing a collision free culture.
View from the Top: Spanish accident insurance
As far as insurance is concerned – and particularly accident cover – the economic situation is having a major effect on premium levels.
Exclusive Fleet and accident content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how implementing a collision free culture can help fleet safety; as well as a View from the Top on how accident cover in Spain has been hit by the financial crisis.
Post Europe: View from the Top: Spanish accident insurance
As far as insurance is concerned – and particularly accident cover – the economic situation is having a major effect on premium levels.
Post Europe: Sustaining work-related road safety in hard times
Research shows 16% of hospitalisation crashes and 24% of fatal crashes involve someone driving for work. Dr Will Murray puts forward the legal and financial case for European organisations implementing a collision free culture.
View from the Top: Spanish accident insurance
As far as insurance is concerned – and particularly accident cover – the economic situation is having a major effect on premium levels.
Sustaining work-related road safety in hard times
Research shows 16% of hospitalisation crashes and 24% of fatal crashes involve someone driving for work. Dr Will Murray puts forward the legal and financial case for European organisations implementing a collision free culture.
Survey reveals limited remote working capability in insurance
A survey by Hyland Software of insurance professionals across the UK, Europe and Asia has found that 37% of respondents changed their business model and diversified into new sectors including increased product and service lines during the economic…
Survey reveals limited remote working capability in insurance
A survey by Hyland Software of insurance professionals across the UK, Europe and Asia has found that 37% of respondents changed their business model and diversified into new sectors including increased product and service lines during the economic…
Towergate signs partnership deal with Greenroad
Towergate Underwriting has signed a partnership deal with fleet driver performance and safety management firm Greenroad. As part of the joint venture, the broker will market Greenroad’s driver safety and fuel-economy services to its insurance clients.
Roger Flaxman joins CEDR as insurance specialist mediator
Europe's largest independent commercial mediation provider the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution has named insurance claims advocate Roger Flaxman as its 18th specialist insurance panel member.