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Zurich Q&A with Jeremy Smith
With cyber risk a growing threat to businesses both large and small, Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift sat down with to Jeremy Smith, head of technology, security and privacy, at Zurich Global Corporate to discuss how the insurance industry is…
AIG appoints Zheng as president and CEO of China
AIG has appointed Eric Zheng, an executive director of AIG China, as the new president and CEO of AIG China.
Marsh warns of expensive technology failures from cyber risk
Marsh has warned that companies may be overlooking the impact of technology failures from cyber risk.
Allianz moves regional head office in Singapore
Allianz has moved to its new regional Asia office in Singapore’s Marina Bay financial district at Asia Square Tower 2.
Axa and Accident Exchange reach agreement on Autofocus fraud
Four years after Accident Exchange revealed the details of the Autofocus fraud scandal, Axa and Accident Exchange have agreed a settlement to their long running dispute.
RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Phillip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer’s operations in Ireland.
RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Phillip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer’s operations in Ireland.
Kennedys’ grows PI team in Birmingham
Kennedys has made three new hires for its professional indemnity specialists based in Birmingham.
Henderson Global Investors unveils plans for new city building
Henderson Global Investors has revealed plans for its new building at 40 Leadenhall Street.
Brightside profits remain flat in H1 as net assets increase 5%
Brightside Group has recorded stable half-year post-tax profits of £5.5m (H1 2012: £5.6m.
Holman to be replaced as Brightside CEO later this year
Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman will be replaced later this year following a review of the board’s composition.
MGAA welcomes increased insurer support
The Managing General Agents’ Association has welcomed the 40% increase in the number of insurers, market participants and suppliers who attended this year’s MGAA capacity exchange event.
York International unveils new associate technical director
Loss adjusting firm York International has appointed Marc Godfrey to the role of associate technical director based in London.
Telematics product launched in Ireland
Ireland’s first dedicated telematics brand Boxymo has been launched by Octo Telematics in partnership with MCL Insurance Services.
AJG acquires Belmont International
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired passenger transport specialist Belmont International for an undisclosed sum.
Tokio Marine appoints European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has promoted Wayne Krause to European head of marine underwriting.
Ten’s ownership scheme heralded as future for independent brokers
Sharp hopes for new share model to become big brokers’ ‘biggest nightmare’
Rivals set to take advantage of Swinton’s downsizing plans
Firm to close 100 of its 500 branches by end of 2014
Gibraltar’s appeal as an insurance hub threatened by new regulation strategy
Regulator to take closer look at firms’ non-EEA reinsurers
Scottish civil litigation costs review not a repeat of Jackson reforms
Taylor review’s key proposals include QOCS and referral fee approval
Deadline approaches for Claims Awards Asia entries
The deadline to submit entries for the Claims Awards Asia is 23 September.
Prudential's Hong Kong restructure moves forward
The courts have approved Prudential's Hong Kong 'domestication' plan.
De Vert directors settle in Gibraltar investigation
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has closed the investigation on the conduct of two directors at failed insurer De Vert, with the pair agreeing to not to take directorships or acting as decision makers on underwriting.
Gibraltar regulator concludes De Vert director investigation
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has closed the investigation on the conduct of two directors at failed insurer De Vert, barring them from additional directorships and acting as sole decision makers on underwriting.