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HKFI launches Hong Kong Insurance Awards
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has launched the Hong Kong Insurance Awards with Post as the international media partner.
RSA CEO Hester breaks silence on new UK boss Steve Lewis
RSA group chief executive Stephen Hester has proclaimed Steve Lewis will provide the "strong leadership, energy and commitment to make the changes that will ensure the future success of our UK and Western Europe businesses".
Brands can 'bring trust' to law firm joint ventures
Alternative business structures are granting clients access to a wider range of legal services, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the models, according to Parabis Group commercial director Tim Roberts.
Lewis tipped to lead long-term transformation of RSA's UK business
Brokers and analysts have welcomed former Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis' move to RSA, with expectations he will make a "big difference" at the insurer.
Affinity partners focus too much on the pre-nup, says John Lewis boss
Too many affinity deals are based on financial objectives, rather than shared values, according to John Lewis’ financial services director John Brady.
Zurich's Lewis appointed to replace Brown at RSA
Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis has left the business with immediate effect to take on the role of RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive.
Acturis records £29.6m revenue for 2013
Insurance software provider Acturis has reported a revenue of £29.6m for the year ended 30 September 2013, a 21% increase on its 2012 result.
Casserley demands transparency on resilience
Willis group chief executive Dominic Casserley has called on firms to publicly report on resilience against natural disasters alongside financial data.
Bluefin partners with Prism for disaster recovery services
Bluefin Network has partnered with Prism Network to give its broker members access to the disaster recovery business' services.
McLarens Aviation swoops for GAB team to run liability product line
McLarens Aviation has appointed a five-strong team from rival loss adjuster GAB Robins to launch an aviation liability product line.
Ageas revises household product range
Ageas has revised its household policies including doubling cover and data download limits.
DAS unveils two new ATE products
Legal expenses insurer DAS has unveiled two new after-the-event insurance products, aimed at speeding up the process of obtaining cover for solicitors.
QIC completes Antares buy
Qatar Insurance Company has completed its acquisition of Lloyd’s insurer and reinsurer Antares, including regulatory approvals.
Swinton adds LV Broker to home panel
LV Broker has joined Swinton’s home insurance panel, allowing the insurer to offer home products to the broker’s online customers.
Airclaims eyes global growth after rebranding as McLarens Aviation
Specialist loss adjuster Airclaims has rebranded as McLarens Aviation in a bid to exploit the parent firm’s global footprint as a springboard to international growth.
Belfor Asia expands marketing team
Disaster recovery firm Belfor Asia has appointed Roger Fung as sales and marketing director and Stephen Williams as head of marketing communications.
"Huge growth opportunities" for insurers in China, says ratings agency
China continues to present a great opportunity for insurers according to Dagong Europe, part of a China-based credit rating agency Dagong Global.
Gable expands into Ireland with Precision deal
Liechtenstein-based Gable has completed a new agreement that will see the firm collaborate with Irish managing general agent Precision Underwriting.
VRS Vericlaim handling Asos warehouse fire claim
VRS Vericlaim is handling claims on the fire that damaged thousands of pounds of stock belonging to online fashion retailer Asos.
Prince Charles issues rallying cry on climate change
The Prince of Wales has called on insurers and other financial services groups to join the debate on resilience and climate change ahead of the renewal of the Hyogo Protocol on disaster risk next year.
UN Secretary General asks insurers to expand infrastructure investment
The Secretary General of the United Nations has called on the insurance sector to expand its investments into infrastructure, with a particular focus on disaster resilient projects.
London market data collaboration 'integral to survival'
The London market risks falling behind its global counterparts because of its failure to unlock the potential of big data, software provider Xuber has warned.
Three convicted in crash-for-cash scam
Three people have been convicted for their involvement in a crash-for-cash scam involving seven collisions across the Thames Valley and Metropolitan Police areas.
Back office admin highlighted as key in improving efficiency
The majority of insurance industry executives polled by information management provider EDM Group believe back office administration presents the best opportunity for insurers to improve efficiencies and cut costs.