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JLT will not wait for Article 50 to begin Brexit restructure
JLT is already introducing contingency plans for post-Brexit operations, said deputy CEO Mark Drummond-Brady.
Fraudster imprisoned following Ifed investigation
A man has been sentenced to jail for making false car insurance claims.
Foil attacks 'crippling' Vnuk ruling
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers is backing the government's move to address the "crippling implications" of the Vnuk ruling.
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Former Chubb execs join Navigators Asia team
Three former Chubb executives have joined Navigators’ Asian operations as the insurer continues to expand in North Asian marine, casualty and specialty markets.
Brit grows Versutus sidecar to $110m
Global insurance and reinsurance firm Brit has renewed and expanded its collateralised reinsurance sidecar Versutus.
Wong promoted at Cunningham Lindsey in Malaysia
Aldrin Wong, previously senior vice president of major and complex loss, has been promoted to CEO Malaysia at global loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
Pana Harrison aims for $100m premium following acquisition
Singapore-based Lloyd's reinsurance broker Pana Harrison (Asia) has acquired five person Labuan broker AIH Reinsurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Suezawa replaces Shigematsu at Crawford Japan
Futoshi Suezawa has been promoted to country manager at global loss adjuster Crawford's Japan office.
Whiplash consultation now closed
The government's whiplash consultation deadline has now passed.
Gibraltar insurer stops writing business ahead of Brexit
Gibraltar-based Horizon Insurance has ceased renewing and accepting new motor policies in the wake of the Brexit vote.
Government urged to exempt charities from IPT
Specialist charities insurer Access Insurance has launched a campaign calling on government to exempt the charities sector from insurance premium tax.
Claims heroes on the cover of Post's January 2017 issue
Post is starting 2017 by unmasking its claims heroes. On our C-Force cover, you may recognise Allianz' Sarah Mallaby, Zurich's Anne Fleming, RSA's Ian Currie, LV's Martin Milliner and Aviva's Andrew Wilkinson.
Compre acquires UK business of AG Insurance
Insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist Compre has acquired the UK business in run-off of the Belgian (re)insurer AG Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
Lloyd's underwriters join forces to boost Bermuda property D&F capacity
Lloyd’s catastrophe-exposed property underwriter Icat and Lloyd’s underwriter Neon have teamed up in a capacity arrangement to bring additional capacity to the Bermuda property D&F market.
Barbican Protect sets up marine division for UK SME market
Following Barbican Protect's, decision to launch a marine insurance division targeted towards the UKs SME market, Sarah Joiner has been appointed as marine underwriter.
QBE’s Pryce joins Lloyd’s franchise board
QBE's chief of European operations, Richard Pryce, has been appointed as a non-executive director of the Lloyd's franchise board, the body responsible for the day-to-day running of the Lloyd's market.
Jelf GI leader Rob Worrell resigns
Jelf general insurance leader Rob Worrell has resigned, Post understands.
None of the revenue from IPT rise to be spent on flood defences
None of the revenue generated from the recent increase in Insurance Premium Tax has been ring-fenced for flood defences, Post can reveal.
R&Q buys Clariant Insurance captive
Non-life insurance investor Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired Clariant Insurance from the Swiss chemicals company Clariant AG.
AI start-up looks towards data collection to help insurers identify emerging risks
Artificial intelligence start-up, Cytora, will soon be partnering with insurers with ‘big innovation teams’ to deliver a new system aimed at informing decisions around risk pricing.
Digital marketing platform could help insurers beat 'money drain' of price comparison sites
Digital marketing group Digital Animal plans to help insurers take back control of their spend and kick price comparison websites to the curb.
RSG acquires Navigators' Nordic operations
Insurance services business Ryan Speciality Group has entered into a deal to buy Navigators' operations in Sweden and Denmark.
SchemeServe makes two senior appointments to its board
John Price and Colin Kippin have been appointed to SchemeServe's board at chief operating officer and director, respectively.