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QBE highlights dangers of slack fraud control at UK firms
Businesses have failed to update their anti-fraud procedures, despite one in five suffering fraud in the past 12 months, says insurer.
Online Exclusive: Tonks talks PI
Incoming Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Karl Tonks speaks to Amy Ellis about his year in charge.
Ai Claims recommends Quindell takeover
Ai Claims has recommended accepting Quindell's takeover offer announced on 2 April 2012.
Victims sue cab rapist's insurer
Eight victims of cab rapist John Worboys are due to take his motor insurer to the High Court today.
Belfor names former Munters president Philips as UK MD
Alasdair Philips has been named as the new managing director for Belfor in the UK.
Giles confirms Lyons departure
Giles Insurance Brokers has confirmed that Sarah Lyons has left the company where she was group managing director for more than two years.
Wunelli boss cancels telematics discussion amid insurer support
Wunelli chairman Sandy Dunn has announced his decision to abandon an industry seminar exploring the merits of a common standard for telematics data, following "almost unanimous support" from insurers.
Bajaj Allianz General appoints Singhel as CEO
Bajaj Allianz General has named Tapan Singhel as managing director and chief executive officer.
G4S hires ex-Navy counter-piracy expert
G4S Risk Management has appointed former NATO counter-piracy officer Martin Ewence, pictured, as head of maritime security.
McLaren-Stewart leaves Giles for Tysers
John McLaren-Stewart has joined Lloyd's broker Tysers as UK sales and marketing director from Giles Insurance Brokers where he was sales director.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Devaney bolsters QBE's risk management
QBE has recruited Martin Devaney to its risk management services team as senior client risk manager.
Alarm on the hunt for new chief executive
Council risk management group Alarm has announced that chief executive Dr Lynn Drennan, pictured, has decided to take early retirement with effect from 31 July 2012, after six years with the company.
Groupama ties up deal with motor broker Adrian Flux
Groupama has announced a deal today under which the group will underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for specialised motor broker Adrian Flux.
Catalana Occidente bids for Groupama Spain
Insurer Grupo Catalana Occidente SA has made a non-binding bid for the Spanish arm of French insurer Groupama SA.
Liberty Europe appoints Whelan as senior underwriter
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Brenda Whelan as senior underwriter – crisis management.
Indian government considering mis-selling role for ombudsman
The Indian government is considering expanding the remit of the insurance ombudsmen scheme to cover mis-selling of insurance products.
Chinese VP calls for growth in health and liability insurance
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan has called for reform and innovation in the Chinese insurance industry to help development.
Prudential considers Thai bank's insurance book
British insurer Prudential is considering bidding for the insurance business of Thailand's Thanachart Bank, according to Reuters.
Liberty recruits Whelan to crisis team
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Brenda Whelan, pictured, as senior underwriter for crisis management.
Lorega boss 'welcomes' market competition ahead of DAS launch
Lorega chairman Malcolm Harvey has welcomed the decision by DAS to launch a rival market offering, stating that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".
Cardinus names Speke to grow business
Cardinus Risk Management has appointed Tracey Speke, pictured, as a business development manager.
Charterfields makes corporate valuation double appointment
Charterfields has expanded its corporate valuation team with the appointment of Paul McCann and Mike Havis, who join the international asset consultant from Edward Symmons.
Direct Line Group set to complete £500m planned subordinated debt issuance
Direct Line Insurance Group has announced it expects to complete a £500m issue of fixed/floating rate guaranteed subordinated notes due in 2042, and intends to seek a listing of the securities on the London Stock Exchange.