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Hastings raids RSA and Ace for fresh managerial talent
Hastings Insurance Services has completed the double swoop for former head of affinity operations at RSA Paul Whymark, pictured, and ex-Ace continental Europe claims director Jonathan Sutcliffe.
Discount rate: Lord Chancellor likely to adopt mixed portfolio option
The Lord Chancellor is expected to opt for the “mixed portfolio option” when setting the discount rate for personal injury damages once the consultation finishes in October.
WR Berkley España appoints new president
WR Berkley Corporation has promoted Alejandro Jiménez to executive chairman of WR Berkley Insurance (Europe) Limited Sucursal En España.
Munich Re considers ILS fund
Munich Re may launch a fund to allow investors to buy catastrophe bonds and other insurance linked securities to meet the growing demand for instruments linked to natural disasters.
DLG names Aspen chairman and RBS corporate CEO as directors
Direct Line Group has appointed Glyn Jones and Mark Catton as a senior independent director and non-executive director, effective immediately.
German health insurance system to post surplus for 2012
The Bundesbank expects Germany's public health insurance system to record a significant surplus again this year, according to the website of Deutsche Börse Group.
Haagen replaces Karner as AGCS aviation head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Henning Haagen as global head of aviation for its European, Middle East and Asia and Asia Pacific divisions.
Crawford receiving flood claims after weekend rain
Crawford & Company has started to receive flood and storm claims from the weekend's wet weather.
Towergate eyes e-trading push with hire of ex-NIG manager
Towergate Underwriting has appointed former NIG e-commerce boss Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.
Gallagher expands public sector offering with Acumus acquisition
Arthur J Gallagher International has acquired housing association specialist intermediary Acumus for an undisclosed sum.
Bluefin launches schemes and affinities division
Bluefin Insurance Group has unveiled Bluefin Solutions, a division focusing on the development and distribution of new and existing schemes and affinities.
AGCS names new EMEA aviation head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Henning Haagen to global head of aviation Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific with effect from 1 January 2013.
Former HBoS director joins Axa
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Louisa-Jayne Stirzaker as Simple products trading manager.
Swiss Re covers solar plane planning first round the world flight
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has become the sole insurance provider for Solar Impulse, the world's first purely solar-powered airplane able to fly through the night.
DLG drafts in management trio as part of international shake-up
Direct Line Group has further bolstered its international standing following the "high calibre" addition of three new members to its expanding management team.
Aria Assistance promises service difference following MBO
Aria Assistance has officially launched itself in the insurance and assistance marketplace, following the management buyout of Europ Assistance UK and Ireland.
Arista adds Twist to Midlands team
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance has appointed Grant Twist to the position of senior underwriter in its Midlands team.
Brownsword recruits LV claims director
Former LV claims lead Phil Anderson has joined Brownsword to act as head of the claims management specialist's advisory board.
Allianz notches up 82% pass rate on CII exams
Just over 80% of Allianz staff sitting Chartered Insurance Institute exams have passed all subjects, according to the insurer.
Lockton launches technology practice
A new operation focused on technology and intangible risks has been set up by Lockton.
AA float among Acromas options
Acromas is making "tentative steps towards a potential break-up" that could see a float of the AA for up to £5bn, according to the FT.
Open GI wins IT systems deal with 'trial-blazing' broker
Specialist insurance broker Three Dimensional has selected Open GI to help it with administrative back office systems.
Compare the Market expands executive team
Compare the Market has appointed a new director of data and customer experience associate director to its executive team.
ABI issues gender directive guidance
The Association of British Insurers has published guidance for consumers ahead of the European Court of Justice’s gender directive.