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CGI launches online kiosk for brokers
CGI has launched an online self-service kiosk for its account reconciliation centre.
New recruit joins Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey UK has appointed Andy Smith as national recoveries manager.
Post readers to have their say
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Axa forms partnership with Audatex
Axa Insurance has appointed Audatex UK as its preferred provider of vehicle damage estimating and motor engineering workflow management solutions.
Besio becomes Aon's chief administrative officer
Aon Corporation said that Greg Besio, currently serving as executive vice president of global strategy, has taken on the chief administrative officer's role for the US broking giant.
Esteban stands aside at Aon Re Iberia
40-year Spanish and Latin American reinsurance market veteran Javier Esteban is to stand down from his role as chief executive of Aon's Spanish and Portuguese operation, Aon Re Iberia, Reinsurance has learned.
Ace claims 'first' in pension trustees liability move online
Ace Europe has launched its Elite Pension Trustee Liability product on the company’s e-commerce platform - ACE Online, claiming this makes it the first insurer to offer brokers a full cycle online PTL solution.
Insurer boosts underwriting and marketing teams
Legal expenses insurer Arag has strengthened its underwriting and marketing teams with two new recruits.
RGA says Q1 net income halved
Reinsurance Group of America, the US life reinsurer, said that its first quarter net income more than halved compared to this time last year, after higher-than-expected level of mortality claims.
Munich Re in Carbon Re partnership
Munich Re said it will partner with greenhouse gas solutions company Carbon Re Switzerland in a move that will provide additional direct insurance capacity to the carbon markets.
China's top two domestic insurers see double-digit Q1 premium growth
BESTWIRE----China's top two domestic insurers reported double-digit premium gains in the first quarter.
Broker Network launches associate programme for brokers
Broker Network today launched BN Associate, which it has described as the alternative network proposition for UK independent brokers.
PB Week: All change at Axa
Blimey. Senior management changes are like buses at Axa. There are none for ages and then two come along at once. First, Peter Hubbard suddenly announces he is leaving Axa to “pursue other interests”, then Mark Cliff, markets managing director, declares…
Insurance premiums stall, AA Index finds
Premium hikes widely predicted for both car and home insurance because of increasing costs and the aftermath of last year’s flooding are not being realised, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index.
New PPI policy for debt advisers
A new payment protection insurance policy for debt management advisers has been launched by Paymentcare.co.uk.
Partner Re joins Brazil rush
Bermudian reinsurer Partner Re has announced that it has established a representative office in Sao Paulo, and has applied for a license to become an admitted reinsurer in Brazil.
Allianz to further focus on broker and client relationships
Allianz has launched a dedicated team of key account and broker development managers to strengthen relationships with key clients in the UK.
Paymentshield roll out PPI policy
Paymentshield has launched a PPI policy, deisgned for creditors who are reluctant to accept brokers’ applications for debt management plans in the current economic climate.
Brazil regulator expects 13 reinsurers in the short term - reports
The head of Brazilian insurance regulator SUSEP, Armando Vergilio, has said that in a short period he expects Brazil to have a total of 10 additional licensed reinsurers as well as the incumbent former monopolist, IRB-Brasil Re (the IRB), operating in…
New motor accident management service launches
Heath Lambert has partnered with AI Claims Solutions to create an integrated motor accident management service for fleet managers.
Insurer BHSF appoints new board members
Birmingham-based health insurer BHSF has appointed two new non-executive board members.
Open GI joins forces with new aggregator
Open GI has entered an agreement with insurance portal Quotes 2 Me to allow its brokers to make price comparisons online.
Axiom makes board promotion
Danny Maleary has been promoted to the board of Axiom Consulting, the (re) insurance business support firm.
Christie Insurance makes six appointments
Christie Insurance has strengthened its specialist team with the appointment of six new recruits.