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Ex-Oval boss Herdman named Prism Network chairman
Former Oval group managing director Jeff Herdman has been named non-executive chairman at building repairs specialist Prism Network.
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary adds new motor product
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a motor insurance product Axa Car Plus.
RSA stock boosted by takeover rumours
Rumours of a buyout at RSA have seen the insurer’s share price climb 3.1p yesterday, reaching a high of £1.27 at the close of business on the London Stock Exchange.
FWD appoints Arculli as chairman
FWD has appointed the Hon. Ronald Arculli as chairman of the board.
Hill Dickinson builds insurance team with two from Riker Danzig
Hill Dickinson has recruited a pair of insurance and reinsurance lawyers from US-based law firm Riker Danzig.
Zurich appoints Colmenares' successor
Zurich has appointed Duane Perkins to lead the general insurance claims team in the Asia-Pacific region after David Colmenares' departure to South America.
ABI to merge GI and pensions under Huw Evans after Starling role axed
The Association of British Insurers has revealed its restructure will deliver 7% cost savings for its members.
JLT Peru restructures business
JLT Peru has split its business into separate retail and reinsurance operations.
Starling, Craig and Gay leave ABI amid restructure
The Association of British Insurers has announced changes that will see the departure of three members of its executive team.
Biba supports whiplash move
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the announcement today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to establish independent medical panels to assess whiplash injuries.
AA Index show home insurance premiums drop again
Home insurance premiums have continued to fall according to the AA’s Insurance Premium Index.
Expert panels won’t deter fraudsters says Smart Witness
The Ministry of Justice’s plan to introduce independent medical panels for reviewing whiplash claims is set to fail, according to road accident firm Smart Witness.
LV disappointed at delay in small claims decision
LV has expressed disappointment at the Ministry of Justice’s decision to further consider whether the small claims court limit should be raised.
Apil ‘relieved’ at MoJ's small claims decision delay
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has expressed relief at the Ministry of Justice announcement to delay a decision on increasing the small claims court limit for personal injury from £1 000 to £5 000.
Loss adjuster Crawford grows New Zealand operation
Cerno New Zealand and Thomas Pasley and Associates are to become part of loss adjuster Crawford’s New Zealand operations.
Crawford grows New Zealand operation
Cerno New Zealand and Thomas Pasley and Associates are to become part of loss adjuster Crawford’s New Zealand operations.
Axa retains lead in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has been ranked highest of Brokerbility’s seven key insurer partners in a survey of members.
Brokers confident US has learnt from Sandy amid quiet hurricane season
Experts’ predictions of an active period have not come to pass in 2013.
SME broker clients concerned by ‘under-achieving’ PPC
Broker Simply Business is demanding that companies found to be flouting the government's Prompt Payment Code are fined, having stated that late payment represents a major issue for clients.
UKGI named preferred supplier for Aim Core Protect
UKGI has been appointed preferred supplier by wholesale broker and trading platform provider, Aim Core Protect.
Willis unveils specialty capacity placement strategy
Willis has pulled back the curtains on plans for three insurers to provide additional capacity for up to 20% of the its London specialty risk portfolio.
Cousins takes over from Flynn as AIG commercial property boss
AIG has appointed Steve Cousins to the role of UK head of commercial property.
Gibraltar-based motor insurers outperform UK counterparts
Niche offerings help domiciled firms achieve sub-100% CORs.
Industry warns over reputational risk of FCA’s ‘name and shame’ policy
Regulator’s new plans could see individuals under investigation outed publicly.