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Buckley Scott boss defuses sale talk with new hires
The chief executive of liability loss adjuster Buckley Scott has rebutted claims the firm is up for sale by announcing five new appointments.
Airmic to have global compliance database ready by September 2013
Airmic is to create a final version of its industry-backed global compliance database by September 2013.
Health and safety proposals welcomed by insurers
Insurers and lawyers have welcomed the government’s claim that it will cut the health and safety burden on employers.
Insurance fraud police unit reveals areas to be targeted after assessment
The £3m insurance fraud police unit could be charged with tackling ghost broking, insider fraud, ‘crash-for-cash’ and corrupt professionals, including lawyers and doctors.
Career development: Allianz employees gain CII qualifications
Allianz staff have received the results of their Chartered Insurance Institute examinations, with 78% of employees achieving passing grades.
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…
News analysis: Forensic claims analyst issues warning as insurers fail to focus on audits
A specialist forensic claims analyst has warned that insurers need to take claims auditing “far more seriously” in the wake of the High Court case brought against Endsleigh.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2011
The loss adjusting industry has experienced a resurgence in turnover according to Post's Loss Adjuster Listings 2011.
1 December: Taking the piste
An estimated 10 million people visit The Principality of Andorra each year, drawn by the winter sports, summer climate and duty-free goods.
Cigna finalises acquisition of First Assist
Cigna has finalised the acquisition of First Assist Insurance Services following regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Services Authority in late October.
Former Aon UK boss Mahoney takes chair role and invests in analytics firm
Former Aon UK boss and past winner of the British Insurance Awards Achivement gong Dennis Mahoney has been appointed chairman of Sciemus, the analytics and modelling company.
Sciemus recruits former Aon Group chairman
Modelling company, Sciemus, has appointed insurance industry veteran Dennis Mahoney as its new chairman.
Arag chooses Barrie & Hibbert for Solvency II internal model
German insurer, Arag, has selected financial services firm Barrie & Hibbert for its internal model for market risk and for quantifying strategic asset allocation opportunities in a Solvency II environment.
L&G director resigns
Underwriting boss Malcolm Cooper has left Legal & General “to pursue other opportunities”.
Hudson resurfaces at Mitsui
Former Travelers Europe president Martin Hudson has been named as director of underwriting at Mitsui Sumitomo.
Willis appoints South Africa CEO
Willis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa president Scott Pickering has been named as CEO of the broker’s South African division.
Broker Adrian Flux to sell Allianz motor cover
Allianz Retail’s Clear private car product is now available via specialist motor insurance broker Adrian Flux.
Nat-cats force Argenta's syndicate to close door to new business
Singapore-based Lloyd’s syndicate 1965 will no longer be accepting new business blaming this year’s catastrophes including the recent Thailand floods.
Vienna Group’s Kooperativa is best Czech financial services company
Vienna Insurance Group’s Czech subsidiary Kooperativa, was ranked the fourth best Czech businesses in the country's recently announced "Top 100” rankings.
Martel reshuffles Groupama management
Recently appointed Groupama chief executive Thierry Martel has unveiled his new management team.
Moore joins Towergate as NED
Philip Moore, LV group finance director, has joined Towergate Insurance as a non-executive director and chair of the audit committee.
Arag hands Barrie & Hibbert SII role
Legal expenses insurer Arag has selected financial market modelling firm Barrie & Hibbert to assist in its preparations for Solvency II.
Hendrick to lead XL insurance arm
Greg Hendrick is set to replace Dave Duclos as chief executive of XL’s insurance unit.
Brown named as Chubb CIO
Chubb Insurance has appointed Chris Brown as European chief information officer.