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HSBC sells European insurance units to run-off specialist
Banking Group HSBC has agreed to sell two European insurance units to Catalina Holdings.
Kennedys secures Scandinavian legal hub for insurance clients.
Specialist litigation and dispute resolution firm Kennedys is expanding in Scandinavia through an associate agreement with Denmark's Advokatfirmaet Erritzøe.
Brightside reveals Asda home and motor insurance win
Insurance broker Brightside has partnered with Asda to manage its Asda Money car and home insurance offering.
Lloyd's of London's rating confirmed at 'A+'
Lloyd's of London has had its insurer financial strength rating affirmed at 'A+' by Fitch.
HSBC sells Irish legacy businesses
HSBC Holdings has agreed to sell two Irish legacy businesses to Bermuda-based run-off specialist Catalina Holdings.
Zurich joins UN-backed responsible investment initiative
Zurich has signed up to a United Nations-backed network of institutional investors, asset managers and service providers that aims to promote best practice in responsible investment.
Markel appointments aim to strengthen Italian PI team
Specialist underwriter Markel International has made two appointments in its Italian professional liability team.
India's IRDA plans to regulate micro-insurance
India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is planning to issue guidelines for the country's micro-insurance segment to ensure growth.
IFB to share data with local councils in new pilot
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has signed a new intelligence sharing agreement with local authorities' National Anti-Fraud Network Data & Intelligence Services.
Zurich becomes a signatory of UN principles for investment
Zurich Insurance Group has become a signatory of the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment.
Ex-Aviva man joins Nnable
General insurance business consultancy firm Nnable has recruited Martin Otter as senior consultant to lead its telematics consulting practice.
Indian insurers urged to expand overseas
The Indian insurance regulator has urged homegrown insurers to spread their wings in the overseas market.
Metal theft costs councils £5m, research reveals
Nine in 10 councils have been affected by soaring scrap metal thefts in the past three years, costing them £4.6m in 2010/2011.
Quindell to post £45m turnover
Outsourcing and technology firm Quindell is expected to report turnover of £45m for the six months ending 30 June in line with market expectations.
Flooding underlines importance of Statement of Principles
PWC has warned at risk homeowners that the current flooding affecting the UK is a stark reminder of the challenges they may face when the Statement of Principles expires.
UIB appoints new non-exec
Globsl reinsurance broker UIB has appointed Ralph Sharp as a board member and non-executive director for both UIB Ltd and UIB Holdings.
Mapfre consolidates Italian position with travel tie-up
Mapfre Assistance has signed an agreement with Intermundial company,the third biggest Spanish travel insurance group by market share, to provide a range of policies on the Italian market.
Allianz retail arm completes 'Clear' launch with houshold offering
The Allianz retail arm has completed the final phase of its Clear product launch, following a deal that will see the operation’s Clear household product available through Adrian Flux brokerage.
Direct Line to activate emergency flood plan this weekend
Direct Line has lined up teams of property insurance advisers who will be deployed to flooding hotspots around the UK ahead of another weekend of predicted heavy rainfall.
Vietnam's PM urges health insurance reform
Vietnam's Prime Minister unveiled a vision of a more equitable health insurance system at a meeting on the country's Health Insurance Day.
Aviva hiring spree to fill 220 Irish vacancies
Aviva plans to recruit 220 new staff to its Galway office.
220 jobs up for grabs at Aviva Ireland 'centre of excellence'
Aviva is undergoing an Irish recruitment drive following the news that the insurer is looking to fill 220 vacancies within its Galway office.
Analysts claim Aviva business exit could spark shares re-rate
Analysts believe Aviva’s decision to scrap 16 of its most under-performing business units is likely to prove “challenging” given market conditions, however success could result in a shares re-rate.
Olympics Countdown: Q&A with Rebecca Romero
Allianz-sponsored Olympic rowing silver medalist and world and Olympic cycling champion Rebecca Romero talks DIY, paper rounds and Joan of Arc.