Commercial
Keep schtum
Rachel Gordon looks into contingent commissions, questions why so many brokers and insurers refuse to explain their strategies, and queries whether the Financial Services Authority's stance is strong enough.
The SME squeeze
Never hold a major planning meeting just before Christmas. Psychologists tell us that in the run up to the festive season most people can only focus their minds on the 25th itself; beyond that is a just a blank.
Yet more regulatory burden
Changes to capital requirements are not the only element of Solvency II that insurers should be concerned about. Neil Coulson details the proposals for onerous information sharing.
Time for change?
Phil Bird highlights the continued cultural and philosophical divide between many underwriting and claims teams, and argues that closer working can only benefit the industry as a whole.
Interview: Mark Hodges - Back to the future
At the beginning of January, former Aviva GI boss Mark Hodges took over as chief executive officer of the insurer's UK business, a position last filled in 2007. He talks to Jonathan Swift about the decision to reinstate the role, his plans for Aviva and…
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Loss adjuster opens new UAE branch.
Crawford sets up in Abu Dhabi.
Ace property pro joins QBE
Chris Tomkins appointed senior property underwriter
Willis hauls in £20m GWP with Irish expansion
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Ex-Cunningham duo reunite at Davies
Ahmed Esat joins Peter Taylor at loss adjuster
LV replaces Zurich on Cobra panel
Deals allows access to all LV products bar commercial motor.
Lloyd's insurer enters new market with hire
Canopius extends construction portfolio with Challinor hire.
IFB's Sue Jones to join LV
Jones steps down as IFB head of investigations
Towergate agrees deal with Bannatyne Group
'Dragon's' leisure business apppoints broker
Insurer security remains top priority
Financial strength crucial to Airmic members