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TomTom strikes partnership with Zurich
Zurich Germany has chosen TomTom fleet management to provide telematics capability for its fleet intelligence product.
UK FSCS in talks over Lemma liquidation
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is stepping in to help customers of Lemma Europe Insurance Company Ltd after declaring the firm in default.
Results deteriorating for Spanish insurers as crisis continues
The Spanish non-life insurance sector remained profitable in 2011, but growth remains challenging amid one of the bleakest economic environments since the 1930s, according to AM Best.
Jon Clarke to leave Jubilee
Jon Clarke, active underwriter for Lloyd's life Syndicate 779 at Jubilee Group Holdings, is to leave the business.
RSA faces Hillsborough disclosure calls
RSA is under pressure to disclose documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster, according to the Independent newspaper.
Deloitte appointed provisional Hill liquidator
Hill Insurance has seen Deloitte appointed as a provisional liquidator following withdrawal of approvals by the Gibraltar regulator.
Bernardino blasts "stagnation" in Solvency II talks
Gabriel Bernardino has condemned the "stagnation" in political talks to finalise Solvency II rules in a strongly worded letter to the European Union Commissioner in charge of regulation, Michel Barnier.
Cage takes post as Travelers CUO
Travelers has announced its new chief underwriting officer, Rob Cage, has started his new role having been appointed early in the year.
Questgates MD underlines importance of professional qualifications
Questgates managing director Chris Hall, pictured, has highlighted the importance of his staff obtaining professional qualifications, after praising counter-fraud team member Brendan Gillooly for being granted 'Accredited Counter-fraud Specialist' status.
RSA lures Axa commercial liability boss
Corentin Maurice, Axa's former group head of commercial liability, has joined RSA as European liability leader in the firm’s global specialty lines business.
Hastings relaunches People's Choice
Hastings Direct has given motor insurance brand People's Choice a fresh look to make it more engaging for customers.
Towers Watson scores Willis hedge fund portfolio
Willis has selected pensions consultancy Towers Watson to manage a large portion of its hedge fund portfolio on a fiduciary basis, following a competitive tender.
DLG to apply for alternative business structure
Direct Line Group is to make an application to have an alternative business structure later this year in a bid to boost customer choice.
Travelers claims head joins Liberty
Commercial lines insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Nikki Barrett-Browne as commercial casualty claims manager.
Amlin's Beale joins LMA board
Simon Beale, Amlin's chief underwriting officer, has joined the board of the Lloyd's Market Association.
Amlin chief underwriting officer takes up LMA seat
Simon Beale, pictured, has joined the board of the London Market Association.
Catlin appoints Maran as chief science officer
International speciality property/casualty insurer Catlin Group has appointed Michael Maran as chief science officer.
Cooper Gay offers free RM and BC service to terrorism clients
Intermediary Cooper Gay & Co is offering a free crisis management and business continuity consultation to its terrorism and political risks policyholders.
Catlin names chief science officer
Catlin has appointed Michael Maran as chief science officer.
Cooper Gay extends political risk offering
Cooper Gay is offering a crisis management and business continuity consultation to terrorism and political risks policyholders after joining forces with specialist consultancy Security Exchange.
ALC Health launches claims monitoring service for customers
International private medical insurance provider ALC Health has launched an online member service that allows policyholders to check details as well as submit, manage and monitor claims 24 hours a day.
Kalista offers parametric catastrophe trigger for property
Bermuda-based Kalista Global has launched a property insurance product ahead of the January renewals with specific parametric catastrophe triggers to ensure savings.
Uninsured motorists in Scotland face having their cars crushed
Experts from the Motor Insurance Bureau are being drafted in to provide specialist training to Strathclyde Police officers ahead of a new campaign in which uninsured drivers face having their cars crushed.
Carlson ups Barbican stake beyond 90%
Carlson Capital has increased its stake in insurer Barbican to more than 90% after buying out Steel Partners II.