News Analysis
Alibaba joins China Taiping for Chinese online health insurer
Alibaba has raised 1bn yuan (£100m) for a fledgling online health insurer Alibaba Health Insurance.
UK aircraft collision calls for greater regulation of drones
Experts have called for greater regulation of drones to minimise the risks to aviation, following a drone collision with a British Airways flight.
SRA warning notice on PI fraud ‘a marker in the sand’
The warning notice on potential fraud in personal injury cases issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority on 21 March is a vital move and serves a clear function to remind lawyers of their duties to address the issue, according to legal commentators.
Solvency II drives increase in Lloyd's legacy portfolio sales
An increasing number of firms are looking to dispose of their legacy portfolios as Solvency II puts pressure on capital requirements.
Concerns raised on effectiveness of FCA’s general insurance scorecards
Issues with the Financial Conduct Authority’s pilot of general insurance scorecards have been highlighted by industry players who remain unconvinced a focus on claims data and a ‘one size fits all’ approach is what is required.
Career file - Stuart Davies: Davies takes Canopius CEO position
Stuart Davies has resigned from his position as managing director of Aegis London and will take up the position of group CEO at Canopius. Davies had been with the company for a decade.
Career File - Charlie Rozes: Rozes given JLT finance director role
Charlie Rozes is set to relieve Jardine Lloyd Thompson CEO Mike Reynolds of his group finance director duties.
Market Moves - 4 June 2015
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Career Development: 20-year milestone for Peter Winslow
Peter Winslow, has celebrated 20 years with BGL after joining the firm in 1995 as CEO.
Career File - Nick Sinfield: Ex-Catlin Syndicate CEO joins Tokio Marine Kiln
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed former Catlin Syndicate CEO Nick Sinfield as its new head of group claims.
Market Moves - 16 April 2015
Who has moved where this week in the insurance industry.
Career Development: Trainees prepare for insurance career
Autonet Insurance launched its first 18-week traineeship program recently, which will see 11 trainees aged 16 to 24 prepare for their future careers.
Career file: Phil Zeidler named Simply Business chairman
Simply Business has appointed Phil Zeidler as chairman of the board.
Market Moves - 19 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Career Development: The importance of being happy
Employees are the beating heart of any company.
Career file: Senior appointments as Besso plans for growth
Besso Insurance Group has announced a number of senior appointments to the group’s management board and to Besso Limited, positioning it for its next phase of growth and expansion.
Market Moves - 12 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Career Development: Insurer’s learning programme recognised by Chartered Insurance Institute
RSA’s Learning Labs programme had received accreditation by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career file: Lovett named new Group Risk Development chair
Group Risk Development, the trade body for the group risk industry, has appointed Lee Lovett as its new chairman.
Market Moves - 5 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Brain Training ...handling client money
The top 10 things you should know about handling client money.
Market Moves - 26 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Career Development: BGL graduates complete 18-month in-house marketing programme
Six marketeers at BGL have completed the firm’s marketing graduate programme.
Market Moves - 19 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.