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Swiss Re warns of major disaster threats to East Asia
Eight urban areas in East Asia are most at risk from natural disasters when taking data from across the world according to Swiss Re.
Asia-Pacific insurance sector sees post-2011 recovery
An 'Evolving Criteria' report by Aon Benfield shows the Asia-Pacific insurance community has recovered from a series of devastating natural disasters in 2011.
Link celebrates one year anniversary
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has celebrated the one year anniversary of its steering committee with an event hosted by Catlin.
Ace appoints client relationship manager for Continental Europe
Ace Group has appointed Brigitte Hazard as client relationship manager in its continental Europe claims team.
Tysers strengthens energy team with AAA hires
International insurance and reinsurance broker Tysers has made two key appointments to strengthen its energy team.
Perkins Slade shakes up executive team with double appointment
Independent broker Perkins Slade has appointed two associate directors to lead the delivery of the company’s new business strategy
Cunningham Lindsey investigators told to earn professional certificate
Cunningham Lindsey UK has implemented a new initiative that requires all investigations staff in its investigations services team to work for and obtain their advanced professional certificate in investigative practice.
Asbestos charities ‘furious’ at MoJ adoption of ABI’s agenda
The Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum has met with justice minister Helen Grant to express anger and frustration around the consultation on Reforming Mesothelioma Claims.
NCC and Oval launch cyber assurance package for SMEs
Information assurance firm NCC Group has teamed up with broker Oval to launch a cyber assurance package for the SME community.
BLP Insurance strengthens its board
Housing warranty insurance provider BLP Insurance has made two appointments to its board.
UKIP unveils visa insurance policy
UKIP plans visa insurance to curb 'health tourism' The UK Independence Party has called for migrants from outside the EU to be required to provide evidence of medical insurance before entering the UK.
Aqua unveils proposition to mitigate young driver insurance cost
High net worth insurer Aqueduct Underwriting has unveiled a package that aims to mitigate the high cost of young driver insurance and bring the motor and home insurance needs of families into a single portfolio.
JLT Group acquires Towers Watson's reinsurance brokerage
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group is acquiring the reinsurance brokerage business of Towers Watson for a cash consideration of $250m (£156m).
UKIP plans visa insurance to curb 'health tourism'
The UK Independence Party has called for migrants from outside the EU to be required to provide evidence of medical insurance before entering the UK.
Lloyd's market on cusp of 'AA' rating
The Lloyd's market is close to achieving a potentially “game changing” ‘AA’ credit rating, according to Litmus Analysis.
Swiss Re forecasts $240m hit from German hailstorms
Hailstorms in northern and southern Germany in July will generate a claims burden of approximately $240m (€177.6m) for Swiss Re, the firm said today.
One in four landlords lack insurance cover
Axa has warned one in four landlords have the wrong or no insurance cover and lack the necessary financial back up should the worst happen.
Cooper Gay acquires Newman Martin and Buchan
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has acquired independent Lloyd’s energy broker Newman Martin and Buchan.
Rural hires NIG Farm Web's Young for regional underwriting role
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its south west and south Wales regional development underwriter.
New director for Bluefin's London branch
Paul Goodman has been appointed branch director in Bluefin’s London office.
LV finds 230 000 SMEs do not have insurance
New research by LV Broker found that around 230 000 small business owners have no insurance cover in place, which leaves them vulnerable to liability claims, hefty fines and prosecution.
Uniqa to raise €750m from share sale
Austrian insurer Uniqa has launched a ‘Re-IPO’ share sale with views to raising around €750m.
Ironshore unveils new M&A underwriter
Ironshore International has appointed Astrid O’Reilly as M&A underwriter, based in its Singapore offices.
Spain and Italy most interested in telematics
A majority of drivers in the six largest motor insurance markets in Europe have indicated they are willing to embrace telematics-based products, according to research by Towers Watson.