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EC takes France to court for failings on industrial pollution
On the recommendation of environment commissioner Janez Potočnik, the European Commission is taking France to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply with European Union rules on industrial emissions.
Hiscox targets aggressive growth in commercial with new appointments
Specialist insurer Hiscox has added to its UK professions and specialty commercial division with the appointments of Samantha Newman as head of emerging professional indemnity and charities, and Ann Meaden as senior development underwriter.
Global supply chains to suffer extensive disruption
Organisations need to prepare for the possibility of extended disruption to global supply chains resulting from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Marsh has warned.
Allianz and BMW Group expand European partnership
BMW Group Financial Services has agreed a deal to offer its customers Allianz' payment protection insurance and guaranteed asset protection insurance in Germany, Italy and France.
Allianz and BMW Group expand European partnership
BMW Group Financial Services has agreed a deal to offer its customers Allianz' payment protection insurance and guaranteed asset protection insurance in Germany, Italy and France.
Ex-Lloyds chief tipped for Aviva chairman role
Former Lloyds banking chief, Eric Daniels, is among the candidates to become the next chairman of Aviva, according to reports.
James Hallam makes double board appointment
James Hallam has appointed David Allori, group corporate director and David Noble, group development director to the board of directors.
Voyager launches Asian wedding product
Niche insurance provider Voyager has launched a new wedding insurance product designed for Asian-style weddings.
Chaucer reduces 2010 cat loss estimates
Chaucer has reduced its best estimate for claims arising from the 2010 New Zealand earthquake and Australian floods.
Jubilee outsources motor claims
Jubilee Insurance has outsourced its run-off motor claims to Beachcroft.
Law Assist announces partnership
Law Assist and Featherstone & Freeman Medico Legal Consultancy have entered into a new partnership agreement for the handling of clinical negligence claims.
Merlin splits surveying services division
Loss adjuster Merlin has split its surveying services division into a project management and consultancy services team and Merlin Xpress, an on site validation and scoping service.
FSA publishes PRO
The Financial Services Authority has published the Prudential Risk Outlook which sets out its assessment of macro economic and financial trends as a context for its micro-prudential regulation and supervision of firms.
Aon Benfield agrees Pitney Bowes data management deal
Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield has signed a deal with analytics firm Pitney Bowes Business Insight to use its Spectrum data management solution.
IRM launches Bermuda group
The London-based Institute of Risk Management is set to launch a new regional group in Bermuda.
Prospx partners with Assurex to expand into EMEA
Prospx, developer of an on-demand search and sales collaboration solution for the commercial insurance industry, is extending its platform to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through its relationship with Assurex Global.
Prospx partners with Assurex to expand into EMEA
Prospx, developer of an on-demand search and sales collaboration solution for the commercial insurance industry, is extending its platform to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through its relationship with Assurex Global.
DWF appoints insurance partner
DWF has appointed Christopher Ryan as a commercial insurance partner at the firm’s expanding London office.
Ink enters care sector
Ink Insurance is to offer products for the charity and care sectors through Ink Charity.
Insurance investors “do not understand” risk appetite
Around of third of insurers believe that their own investors do not understand their risk appetite, a Towers Watson Solvency II QIS 5 survey has revealed.
Insurance investors “do not understand” risk appetite
Around of third of insurers believe that their own investors do not understand their risk appetite, a Towers Watson Solvency II QIS 5 survey has revealed.
MDS acquires 50% stake in Coral
Iberian and Latin American broker MDS Holdings has acquired a 50% stake in intermediary Coral.
MDS acquires 50% stake in Coral
Iberian and Latin American broker MDS Holdings has acquired a 50% stake in intermediary Coral.
RSA names Contour North lead trader
Insurer RSA has appointed former North-west UK General business development manager Andrea Rutherford as lead trader for Contour North.