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Guernsey’s zero-10 regime gets EU approval
Guernsey’s zero-10 corporate tax regime has been given the final seal of approval by the European Union.
Airmic invites new pitches for compliance database
Risk management association Airmic has issued a second request for proposals for companies interested in creating a global database of international insurance requirements.
German insurance market faced 'inertia' in 2012 P&C results
The outlook for the German insurance market remains negative, according to rating agency Moody's.
Aon Hewitt appoints global benefits leader from Mercer
Aon Hewitt, the human resources solutions business of Aon, has appointed Janine Heijckers-van den Nieuwenhuysen as global benefits leader for EMEA.
Towergate Underwriting makes four regional hires
Towergate Underwriting has appointed four regional development underwriters to provide local, face-to-face underwriting for a small panel of key supporting brokers.
Beazley announces new property head
Lloyd's insurer Beazley has announced that current head of property Jonathan Gray will step down after 11 years in July next year, to be replaced by Mark Bernacki.
Man jailed after using frying pan receipt for bogus travel claim
A man who submitted a receipt for a frying pan as evidence for a fraudulent £2000 travel insurance claim has been jailed today.
Marsh becomes first global broker to gain chartered status
Marsh's UK operation has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the CII.
Arch faces legal challenge in Malta over D&O policy
Lloyd's insurer Arch Insurance Company (Europe) is being challenged in the Superior Courts of Malta in connection with a directors' and officers' policy for European Insurance Group.
Limited damage after Japan quake
The magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday is not expected to have caused significant damage, according to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide.
Brit's Doran joins QBE as underwriting manager
QBE has appointed Amanda Doran, pictured, as underwriting manager of its UK combined portfolio with immediate effect.
GAB adjuster joins Direct Group investigation team
Direct Group has appointed counter-fraud expert Tim Richardson as director of investigation services operations.
Insurance head to leave European Commission
One of the key figures involved with the development of Solvency II is to leave the European Commission.
JLT Re nabs Aon broker
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner.
JLT Re appoints Aon's Dubecq as partner
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner to support its growing international presence.
French insurers call for nation-by-nation capital approach
Proposed strict capital rules for EU-based insurers should be made flexible enough to suit the needs of companies in each country, according to a European insurance lobby group.
Ex-NIG director Parry returns with start-up
Former NIG sales and distribution director Dave Parry has launched a business consultancy specialising in the insurance sector.
Average Adjusters' Association breaks with tradition with double committee admission
For the first time in its 140-year history, the Average Adjusters' Association has admitted up-and-coming professionals to its committee of management, which has previously been the preserve of fellows.
LIU Europe appoints Swiss sales manager from Chartis
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Eric Maltoni as sales manager Suisse Romande, based in its Zurich office in Switzerland.
Liberty International Underwriters appoints ex-Chartis man Maltoni
LIU Europe has hired former Chartis manager Eric Maltoni as sales manager 'suisse romande' based at the firm's Zurich office.
Gallagher acquires reinsurance team
Arthur J Gallagher International has acquired Espirito Santo Investment Bank's reinsurance team, Execution Re.
Ex-Bluefin regional MD Harlin moves to HW Wood
Independent Lloyd's broker HW Wood has appointed Bluefin regional managing director Matt Harlin to lead its UK corporate and real estate businesses.
Loss adjuster access to Insurance Fraud Register could be similar to CUE
Loss adjusters have welcomed plans to give the sector access to the Insurance Fraud Register.
Towergate lands £1bn worth of underwriting capacity deals
Towergate Underwriting has renewed a series of underwriting capacity deals major insurers.