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Tsnunami hits Japan following earthquake
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck north-east Japan triggering a devastating tsunami.
Committee calls for PI action
The House of Commons cross party transport committee has called on the insurance industry to take action against the rise in personal injury claims.
Dedicated insurance police force mooted
The Association of British Insurers general insurance council will debate the setting up of a dedicated police unit aimed at tackling insurance fraud at its next meeting on Thursday 17 March, Post has learnt.
ABI: transport committee motor insurance report is a "missed opportunity"
The Association of British Insurers has accused the transport select committee of "choosing to ignore” vital evidence provided by the insurance industry into the cost of motor premiums.
Professional lines boss departs Aspen
Aspen has parted company with head of professional lines Nick Evans, Post Online understands.
Wesleyan reports private clients growth
Birmingham-based mutual Wesleyan has reported record new business for its Private Clients Insurance service following its re-launch last year, the company has revealed.
Confused and Swiftcover team up
Comparison website Confused has teamed up with partner Swiftcover to provide an exclusive offer for its customers.
Lloyd's opens Rotterdam office
Lloyd’s has opened a Benelux office in Rotterdam.
Lloyd's opens Rotterdam office
Lloyd’s has opened a Benelux office in Rotterdam.
Northdoor upgrades broker portal
IT solutions provider Northdoor has improved its Web Broker Portal.
AM Best assigns ratings to GBG Insurance
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” to GBG Insurance Guernsey (GBG).
AM Best assigns ratings to GBG Insurance
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” to GBG Insurance Guernsey (GBG).
Claims operation launches to assist the London market
A new company offering claims management services to assist the London market has been launched.
PPI bill set to become “colossal”
Jonathan Evans, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance Financial Services, has warned that the final figure for payment protection insurance mis-selling compensation could end up as high as £4bn.
Munich Re hit by £931m cat losses in 2011
Natural catastrophes in Australia and New Zealand have already cost Munich Re AUS$1.5bn (£931.1m) in 2011.
Munich Re hit by £931m cat losses in 2011
Natural catastrophes in Australia and New Zealand have already cost Munich Re AUS$1.5bn (£931.1m) in 2011.
Aon unveils new professions team
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed the new leaders of its professions practice in London, and made some new hires.
RBSI claims director joins Weightmans
Weightmans boosted its insurance offering with the appointment of Kate Lotts to the newly created role of head of policy development (insurance).
Canopius accuses industry of "folly"
Canopius chairman Michael Watson has accused the insurance and markets of “folly” as rates continue falling despite 2010 being “one of the six” most costly years for insured catastrophe losses.
XL Group reveals possible $85m NZ quake loss
XL Group has revealed preliminary net loss estimates of $70-85m for the earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand on 22 February.
Catlin estimates $125m quake loss
Catlin Group has estimated that the 22 February 2011 earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand caused its losses of $125m.
Lack of personality means technology will never replace people
Human expertise in insurance will never be totally overshadowed by technological advances, stressed the breakfast briefing panel.
BGL analyst warns children of cyber threats
An information security analyst from insurance group BGL has visited a Peterborough school to teach students about the importance of internet safety and security.
News analysis - ECJ Judgment: The gender judgment
The Test-Achats case will have huge consequences for the motor, life and health insurance industries. Andy Tromans and Nick Elwell-Sutton explore the ramifications.