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Sam Hobson joins Lockton Real Estate and Construction
Lockton has appointed Sam Hobson as business development executive.
Costs report puts victims first
The recent Scottish report on the cost of civil litigation has “blazed a trail for fair play” in courts for injured people, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
RKH recruits from Aon to expand fine art team
Employee-owned insurance broker R K Harrison has hired Alison Hillier and Annabel Brownhill from Aon Artscope to expand its fine art team.
Women drivers more likely to recommend their motor insurer
Women drivers are more likely to recommend their motor insurer than men, a survey of more than 12 000 pre-renewal consumers has found.
Travelers hires ex-Catlin director for aviation division
Travelers has appointed David Watts as head of general aviation for Travelers Syndicate Management, Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s.
Birmingham branch boss takes on Axa strategic partnerships role
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Barrie King as head of strategic partnerships.
Costa Concordia set upright
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
Costa Concordia righted
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
BrokersLink to host annual conference in Singapore
BrokersLink, an independent insurance broker network whose members manage more than $14bn of premium, is to hold its fifth annual global conference on Singapore 17 and 18 October.
Lockton in Hong Kong to administer Yue Tung's general insurance book
Lockton's Hong Kong operation has partnered with Yue Tung Financial & Insurance Services in Hong Kong, to service Yue Tung's general insurance portfolio.
Suffolk-based broker offers crisis protection policy
A Suffolk insurance broker will be one of the first in the UK to offer a service designed to help businesses protect their reputation in times of crisis.
Insurers forking out £187m every day, claims ABI report
UK insurers are paying out £187m to customers on a daily basis, while managing 26% of the UK’s total net worth, according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
Discount rate decision could be delayed, warns Kennedys
Insurance law firm Kennedys has cautiously welcomed the government’s research into the personal injury discount rate and warned that the outcome of the paper could delay a decision of whether the rate should change.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's long-term I&P replacement
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Allianz launches TV ad campaign
Allianz has launched a TV advert as part of its campaign to raise the brand’s profile in the UK.
H1 post-tax profits jump $10m at Skuld
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has seen combined post-tax profits for its P&I and commercial business climb more than five-fold on a year-on-year basis.
Healthy Pets unveils marketing analyst
Pet insurance firm Healthy Pets has promoted Sammy Morgan-Sagar to the post of senior marketing and communications analyst.
Skuld sees H1 post-tax profits climb $10m
Marine insurer Skuld has seen combined post-tax profits for its P&I and commercial business climb more than five-fold on a year-on-year basis.
Social media and fraud on the agenda at Claims Club Asia - Singapore
Last Thursday, fifty claims professionals from brokers, reinsurers and insurers from Singapore met to discuss fraud and social media in the claims' process.
Costa Concordia salvage operation underway
The operation to right the Costa Concordia started at 07.00 GMT this morning, and is expected to take up to 12 hours.
Costa Concordia salvage begins
The operation to right the Costa Concordia is underway today, after beginning at 07.00 GMT.
£27bn UK cyber crime wave prompts AGCS cyber policies
Cyber crime cost the UK economy £27bn in 2012 according to figures from the Cabinet Office, and Allianz has responded with trio of new policies to protect businesses.