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MoJ and mobile operators join forces to eliminate text pests
The Ministry of Justice is to set up a dedicated working group with the UK's major mobile phone operators to tackle the problem of unsolicited text messaging from claims management firms.
Lloyd’s names Lord Levene successor
City veteran John Nelson is set to take over from Lord Levene as chairman of Lloyd’s in October.
TfL confirms insurance panel
Transport for London has selected 27 insurance companies that will provide its cover in an agreement worth a combined £24m.
EL campaigner stands for London election
The former MP and leader of the Access to Justice group Andrew Dismore has been selected as a Labour candidate for the Greater London Authority election.
Clutterbuck to succeed Moylan as Allianz commercial director
Allianz Commercial director for underwriting and technical Geoff Moylan is to retire from the business.
Head of specialist markets latest to leave Axa
Mike Phillips, head of specialist markets at Axa commercial, has become the latest high profile name to leave the business, Post has learnt.
Irwin Mitchell steps closer to flotation
Irwin Mitchell has appointed Espirito Santo Investment Bank as its financial adviser in a move that could support it becoming one of the first alternative business structures.
Acquisitive Invicta seals two more deals
Invicta Insurance Services will complete its seventh acquisition, the entire general insurance portfolio of Wiltshire-based Keith Montgomery Insurance Services, on 1 May.
NIG boosts Leeds office
Senior underwriters have joined NIG’s Leeds office from Allianz, Brit and Towergate.
MoJ and mobile operators join forces to eliminate text pests - Insurance News Now – 21 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including an announcement that the MoJ is to set up a dedicated working group with the UK’s major mobile firm operators to tackle the problem of unsolicited text…
Awac Europe president resigns
Allied World Europe president John Redmond has resigned from his post with the US firm, Post can reveal.
MoJ and mobile operators join forces to eliminate text pests - Insurance News Now – 21 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including an announcement that the MoJ is to set up a dedicated working group with the UK’s major mobile firm operators to tackle the problem of unsolicited text…
Awac Europe president resigns
Allied World Europe president John Redmond has resigned from his post with the US firm, Post can reveal.
Markel appoints Asia CUO
Markel has named current London senior underwriter Mark Warrilow as the new chief underwriting officer of Markel International Singapore.
Hebburn to retire from Allianz
Roy Hebburn is to retire from his role as divisional claims manager (technical) at Allianz.
Three-in-four drivers willing to try telematics
More than 75% of drivers would be willing to pilot telematics schemes in order to save money on their insurance, Towers Watson research has revealed.
High Court backs FSA in PPI rulling
A High Court judgment has upheld the Financial Services Authority rules on how complaints into payment protection insurance are handled.
Markel appoints Asia CUO
Markel has named current London senior underwriter Mark Warrilow as the new chief underwriting officer of Markel International Singapore.
RSA expands SME e-trading proposition
RSA has expanded its e-promise team, which supports brokers e-trading with RSA.
Chaucer accepts Hanover bid
US firm The Hanover Insurance Group has had a £313m bid to acquire Chaucer accepted.
Allianz unveils new PI product
Allianz Commercial has launched a professional indemnity product for distribution within UK broker market.
RBSI sale confirmed for H2 2012
At an Annual General Meeting with shareholders, Royal Bank of Scotland Chairman Sir Phillip Hampton has outlined the bank's insurance assets are to be sold in the second half of 2012.
Zurich executive committe member steps down after 33 years
Zurich today announced that after a 33-year career with the company Paul Hopkins has elected to retire as a member of the group executive committee.
Only 12% believe Government FSA overhaul will meet 2012 deadline
Almost three fifths (58%) of insurance professional questioned by the Chartered Insurance Institute think that the industry’s needs have not been taken into account in the plans to overhaul the Financial Services Authority.