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Career development & CSR news: Towergate raises £350 000 to train Childline counsellors
More than 223 volunteer counsellors will be recruited and trained across the UK, helping more than 50 000 children in danger and distress, thanks to £350 000 raised for Childline by Towergate.
Career development & CSR news: Zurich staff set to take on 192 charity challenges
Zurich Financial Services' 7000 UK employees are gearing up to take on 192 separate community challenges as the firm celebrates the 21st year of its annual volunteering event.
World Cup triggers injury debate
The upcoming football World Cup is likely to reignite the debate over who should cover players injured as a consequence of taking part in the tournament.
Adjuster in sports pilot
Intersport Insurance Services has agreed a six-month pilot scheme for its commercial sports equipment validation service with a "top three loss adjuster".
MGA staff offered new roles in outsourcing deal
Five UK General staff are set to be affected after the underwriting agency signed an outsourcing agreement with Direct Group.
Katla eruption threat
Experts from the newly formed UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction have warned that with the high frequency of eruptions of Icelandic volcano Katla, an eruption in the short-term is a strong possibility.
Hurricane warning
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted "one of the most active [hurricane] seasons on record."
North of the Border: opening the floodgates
In the case of Maureen Flood v University Court of the University of Glasgow, Ms Flood, a university lecturer, claimed damages from her employer for depression caused by workplace stress.
Conference research reveals importance of legal cover for SMEs
Less than 25% of small businesses are likely to have sufficient funds to cover the cost of a legal dispute, according to research conducted by First Assist Legal Protection at the recent British Insurers' Brokers Association conference.
Invicta buys four more books as spending spree continues
Invicta Insurance Services has made four further acquisitions, following its swoops for Williams Insurance Services and Lowe Insurance earlier this year.
Heath Lambert appoints Darby in new Manchester move
Heath Lambert has appointed Robin Darby as the head of its Manchester operation.
Biba kicks off lobbying with Treasury meeting
British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns over the latest wording of the Bribery Act 2010, warning the new government it must learn from its predecessor's handling of the insurance premium tax issue.
Kwik Fit seeks proof
Kwik Fit Insurance has signed a contract with conversion management expert Maxymiser, to improve online customer engagement and provide scientific proof of winning web content.
MMA regional team
MMA has named the team that will lead its new regional office in Chelmsford, part of the insurer's commercial lines expansion announced in March.
NIG appoints Woollam
NIG has appointed Chris Woollam as head of key accounts.
LMA elects Hurst-Bannister as chairman
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, chairman of Travelers Syndicate Management, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd's Market Association.
Vericlaim continues recruitment drive
Loss adjuster VRS Vericlaim has pledged to continue its recruitment drive, after appointing new staff to its offices in London and Birmingham.
Arista scales back growth with profit now in its sights
Arista chief executive Charles Earle has admitted the managing general agent is to scale back growth for 2010 in preparation for long-term acquisitive action.
View from the top: Solvency 2 - Insurance 0
Ask me what business I am in right now and I will say 'Solvency II'. Because, when I check my diary, I see a wall of meetings geared towards ensuring Groupama's compliance with the UK version of the new European solvency and risk management regulations.
BVCAIS targets 10% D&O rate reduction
Members of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association could benefit from a 10% reduction in premium rates after the launch of BVCA Insurance Services.
SCM talks set for full purchase of Axis
SCM Insurance Services will enter discussions with Axis Claims Pro to consider the purchase of its international arm "within a month".
British Gas hires Hutton
British Gas Insurance has named the chief executive designate it hopes will help the company fulfil its ambition of becoming a top-10 UK player by the end of 2011.