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50% of European insurers expect to move to shared service centres, survey finds
A joint study by the European Financial Marketing Association and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has found that over 50% of European insurers are expecting to consolidate into shared service centers.
50% of European insurers expect to move to shared service centres, survey finds
A joint study by the European Financial Marketing Association and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has found that over 50% of European insurers are expecting to consolidate into shared service centers.
KPMG: “much work still to be done” on Solvency II compliance
Accountancy firm KPMG has stressed QIS5 demonstrates many insurers are not yet prepared for Solvency II’s January 2013 implementation.
KPMG: “much work still to be done” on Solvency II compliance
Accountancy firm KPMG has stressed QIS5 demonstrates many insurers are not yet prepared for Solvency II’s January 2013 implementation.
Law firm launches app
A professor of psychology at Edinburgh University has said that people can struggle to remember small details within seconds of an accident, which often prove crucial when people are taking legal action afterwards.
Fitch assigns negative outlook to two Belarusian state-owned insurers
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on two Belarusian state-owned insurers - Belarusian Republican Unitary Insurance Company (Belgosstrakh) and Export-Import Insurance Company of Belarus (Eximgarant) - 'B' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings to…
Fitch assigns negative outlook to two Belarusian state-owned insurers
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on two Belarusian state-owned insurers - Belarusian Republican Unitary Insurance Company (Belgosstrakh) and Export-Import Insurance Company of Belarus (Eximgarant) - 'B' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings to…
RSA names new Scotland boss
RSA has appointed Dan McNally as mid market regional director for Scotland & Northern Ireland with immediate effect.
Commercial policy wording must be “watertight”
The wording of commercial insurance policies must be “fully watertight” to ensure claims are met, law firm O’Connors has said.
XL names international P&C business CUO
XL Insurance has promoted Gavin Bruce-Smythe to the role of chief underwriting officer (CUO) for its international property and casualty (P&C) business.
LMA: Lloyd’s underwriters will not play large role in loss adjustment process
The Lloyd’s Market Association, the representative body of underwriters at the Lloyd’s of London market has confirmed Lloyd’s exposure to the Japanese earthquake will be largely limited to reinsurance.
Aviva extends environmental goods and services sector
Aviva has expanded its engineering, marine, construction and operational risks cover for onshore wind, solar and energy from waste power generation, including biomass energy production, environmental consultancy and building technologies.
ASL expands professional liabilities team
Specialist loss adjuster ASL has recruited three solicitors to its professional liabilities practice.
Allianz global corporate appoints regional head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) London has confirmed Gary Everson as regional head of financial lines.
Allianz global corporate appoints regional head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) London has confirmed Gary Everson as regional head of financial lines.
Quinn attracts three suitors
Three proposals for the purchase of Quinn Insurance have been submitted to Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan, according to the Irish press.
Quinn attracts three suitors
Three proposals for the purchase of Quinn Insurance have been submitted to Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan, according to the Irish press.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Japan economic losses “likely to exceed $100bn”
Losses from the earthquake which shook Japan last week could break the $100bn (£62.2bn) barrier, catastrophe modeling firm EQECAT has predicted.
Mobile phone validation service launched
An online claim validation service for mobile phones has been launched with the aim of helping insurers quickly validate claims.
Lord Myners raises gender question
The European Court of Justice ruling on gender has again been raised in Parliament.
RSA's Scotland boss heads to Aspen
RSA's Scotland & Northern Ireland regional director Annie Watson has left the firm to join Aspen.
Holiday extras chooses Good To Go Insurance
Specialist travel insurance website, Good To Go Insurance, which is part of the Ancile Insurance Group, has been selected by Holiday Extras to provide travel insurance for pre-existing medical conditions for clients over the age of 86.