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Zurich fleet team releases cyclist guide
Zurich's fleet risk engineering team has released a guide to help companies manage the risk of cyclist collisions.
Markerstudy 'still has an interest in Brightside' says Holman
Markerstudy still has "an interest in the well-being of Brightside” according to the broker’s outgoing chief executive Martyn Holman.
Ten Insurance to go live on Acturis platform
Ten Insurance Services is set to go live on the Acturis system at the beginning of January 2014.
Simply Business survey points to lack of consumer understanding
Consumers believe UK insurers and brokers are stuck in the twentieth century, according to research carried out by Simply Business.
ABI property boss Kerr defends SME's exclusion from Flood Re
The Association of British Insurers' head of property has dismissed concerns raised by the British Insurance Brokers' Association relating to the omission of SMEs from Flood Re by claiming there is "no evidence" to support their inclusion.
Asta confirms launch of two syndicates for 2014
Asta is launching two Lloyd’s syndicates for 2014, Axis Syndicate 1686 and Duncan Dale Syndicate 1729.
Zurich begins hunt for new COO
Zurich UK General Insurance has begun searching for a new chief operating officer to replace current COO Claudio Gienal who has accepted a new post at Zurich Global Life.
Ace launches product recall cover for fluid, process and power equipment manufacturers
Ace Group has launched a product for fluid, process and power equipment manufacturers in the UK and Ireland that will include cover for product recall.
Zurich Global Life unveils new Switzerland CEO
Zurich has appointed Claudio Gienal as chief executive of Zurich Global Life in Switzerland, effective from January 2014.
BGL launches motor brand with Coral and Enterprise backing
BGL Group has teamed up with Coral Underwriting and Enterprise Insurance to bring its new motor insurance product Auto and General to market.
Insurers urged to stay vigilant on avoiding sanctions violations
Accountancy firm Moore Stephens is urging insurers to remain vigilant in avoiding sanctions violations or risk facing penalties after positive signals that international sanctions on Iran are relaxing.
Insurance Technology Awards 2013: Winners announced
Post’s Insurance Technology Awards took place last night at the Royal Garden Hotel in London.
FCA will push for brokers to have ‘house in order’, UKGI predicts
Compliance consultancy UKGI predicts 2014 will see the conduct regulator pressuring the broking community to “put its house in order” before insisting on fresh regulations.
Howden snaps up Lycetts' Aitken to run private client division
Howden Insurance Brokers has launched a private client division and has recruited Simon Aitken from Lycetts Insurance Brokers as managing director of the new operation.
GAB Robins reports 76% retention rate on portal claims
GAB Robins has reported a 76% retention rate for employers' liability and public liability injury claims within the Ministry of Justice claims portal, up to 15% higher than the industry average.
Hodges plays down client money problems at Towergate
Towergate chief executive Mark Hodges has said that client money failings, which saw the broker misallocate £15m of client and insurer funds over four years, will have little impact on the business.
Towergate YTD earnings dip 3% as network earnings half
Operating earnings at Towergate have tumbled 3% for the first three quarters of the year, dipping from £120m to £116m.
Singapore's trade financing given major boost
A new Trade Facilitation Scheme organised by International Enterprise Singapore aims to address financing gaps for Singapore companies trading in emerging markets.
Insurers must wake up to data risk danger
Data presents huge opportunities for insurers but the potential for misusing it is a serious risk for the industry, according to speakers at Post’s Insurance Technology conference today
Watson is third directorship change at Towergate
Towergate has denied that James Watson has resigned a directorship at Paymentshield despite papers filed with Companies House appearing to show the contrary.
Dominic Clayden to begin work at QBE in two weeks
Aviva UK general insurance claims director Dominic Clayden is leaving the Norwich-based insurer today ahead of starting his new role as claims director for QBE Europe on 9 December.
DLG closing the gap on Admiral as dividend yield hits 7%
Direct Line Group has paid dividends of 16p per share in 2013 and has achieved a dividend yield of 7% for the year to date.
Minster Law unveils new London office
BGL-owned Minster Law is launching a City-based team, in a bid to enhance its geographical reach.
DLG completes sale of life book to Chesnara
Direct Line Insurance Group has completed the sale of Direct Line Life Insurance Company to Chesnara.