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AGCS names new EMEA aviation head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Henning Haagen to global head of aviation Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific with effect from 1 January 2013.
Former HBoS director joins Axa
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Louisa-Jayne Stirzaker as Simple products trading manager.
Swiss Re covers solar plane planning first round the world flight
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has become the sole insurance provider for Solar Impulse, the world's first purely solar-powered airplane able to fly through the night.
DLG drafts in management trio as part of international shake-up
Direct Line Group has further bolstered its international standing following the "high calibre" addition of three new members to its expanding management team.
Aria Assistance promises service difference following MBO
Aria Assistance has officially launched itself in the insurance and assistance marketplace, following the management buyout of Europ Assistance UK and Ireland.
Arista adds Twist to Midlands team
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance has appointed Grant Twist to the position of senior underwriter in its Midlands team.
Brownsword recruits LV claims director
Former LV claims lead Phil Anderson has joined Brownsword to act as head of the claims management specialist's advisory board.
Allianz notches up 82% pass rate on CII exams
Just over 80% of Allianz staff sitting Chartered Insurance Institute exams have passed all subjects, according to the insurer.
Lockton launches technology practice
A new operation focused on technology and intangible risks has been set up by Lockton.
AA float among Acromas options
Acromas is making "tentative steps towards a potential break-up" that could see a float of the AA for up to £5bn, according to the FT.
Open GI wins IT systems deal with 'trial-blazing' broker
Specialist insurance broker Three Dimensional has selected Open GI to help it with administrative back office systems.
Compare the Market expands executive team
Compare the Market has appointed a new director of data and customer experience associate director to its executive team.
ABI issues gender directive guidance
The Association of British Insurers has published guidance for consumers ahead of the European Court of Justice’s gender directive.
Groupama director Lefèvre quits
Groupama SA boss Pierre Lefèvre, pictured, has resigned from the business by way of mutual agreement.
Worrying level of underinsurance exposed in HK
The chief executive of AIA Hong Kong has expressed deep concern after a survey by the University of Hong Kong revealed this week that a third of the country's adults do not have insurance.
Milliman and EagleEye target European insurers
Actuarial firm Milliman and insurance technology provider EagleEye Analytics are expanding to offer products for the European market.
Mapfre and Euler Hermes receive green light for JV
Spanish insurer Mapfre and French insurer Euler Hermes have been cleared by the European Commission to proceed with their planned credit insurance joint venture.
Woodgate & Clark handling Selfridges claim
Loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark has been appointed to handle claims arising from the raid on Selfridges in Manchester, Post understands.
Chartis offers debt recovery service
Chartis has joined forces with STA International to provide trade credit policyholders a service to accelerate debt recovery, reduce shortfalls in cash flow and minimise business disruption.
MCE Insurance expands office space
Motor insurance broker MCE Insurance is taking on additional premises to house its growing sales team.
Ageas buys Groupama for £116m
Ageas UK has acquired Groupama Insurance Company for £116m in a deal that it has claimed propels it to the UK’s 4th private motor insurer with an 11.7% share of the market.
Itochu partners with Honda to offer motorcycle cover in Vietnam
Siam Cosmos Services is to offer insurance services to Honda Vietnam motorcycle owners through wholly owned insurance agent Cosmos Services (Vietnam).
Indian regulator issues guidelines for general insurance IPOs
General insurance companies planning to tap the capital market for funds must have been in business for at least 10 years and will have to seek prior approval from the regulator, India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority said in draft…
Fitch affirms Tugu Pratama's 'AA-' IFS rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed PT Tugu Pratama Indonesia's national insurer financial strength rating at 'AA-' with a stable outlook.