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Pru Health appoints client management boss
Nicky Pepper has been appointed to the newly created role of head of corporate client management at Pru Health.
Woodstock acquires Clear Insurance personal lines book
Endsleigh-owned broker Woodstock Insurance has purchased Clear Insurance Management's personal lines book of business.
Towergate appoints new non-executive director
Teresa Robson-Capps has been appointed to the board and audit committee of Towergate.
Solvency II could face more delays
Disagreement between European Union member states over the final shape of Solvency II could further delay the implementation of the regulations, Reuters reported yesterday.
Amlin unveils further board changes
Kevin Allchorne is to succeed Simon Beale, pictured, as underwriting director of Amlin London following Beale's appointment as group chief underwriting officer of Amlin Underwriting in July.
Questgates wins customer service gong
Questgates claims to be the first UK loss adjuster to win an award for customer service from Investor in Customers, which assesses customer experiences and satisfaction levels across all industries.
Direct Line Group banks to slash IPO charges
The banks co-ordinating the DLG flotation could charge less than normal in order to reinvigorate the market for initial public offerings.
Crawford wins RSA solus subsidence claims contract
RSA has appointed Crawford & Company to be the sole provider of subsidence claims handling services for a five-year term.
More SII delays "regrettable" but necessary
The European insurance and reinsurance federation, Insurance Europe, has welcomed a decision to finalise the impact assessment on measures to deal with long-term guarantee issues in Solvency II before finalising the Omnibus II text.
Direct Line float will test the waters for IPO sentiment
A Direct Line Group initial public offering will be one of the UK's biggest ever general insurance listings, including Admiral's flotation in 2004, according to market experts.
Comparison sites bullish as Google launches car insurance aggregator
Price comparison sites have played down the threat presented by Google after the search company launched a car insurance aggregator, following its acquisition of Beat That Quote in March last year.
EC3 Brokers outlines plan to crack 'highly profitable' US casualty market
Giles' new reinsurance division, EC3 Brokers, has outlined its intention to focus on US casualty business, and claims to have signed up nine clients after launching just last week.
Market moves: Davies and Questgates recruit former Merlin employees
The week again belonged to the loss adjusting fraternity, as the fight to recruit staff left displaced by the demise of Merlin continued with Davies and Questgates both welcoming fresh faces.
Swinton acquires Greys Insurance
Swinton has snapped up Lancashire-based broker Greys Insurance as part of a strategy to expand the reach of its commercial division.
EU may delay Solvency II
Michel Barnier, the European Union commissioner in charge of regulation, has attributed a potential delay to Solvency II to wrangling between member states over the shape of the regulation.
Piracy risks undiminished by Somali election, says Willis
The election of Somalia's first formal government in more than 20 years is unlikely to mitigate risks of piracy in the Gulf of Aden according to a report from Willis.
Biba boss calls for FCA to target non-GI intermediaries
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called for the incoming Financial Conduct Authority to target non-insurance intermediaries, not the industry's brokers, in order stamp out mis-selling scandals and protect customers.
Cunningham Lindsey and Direct Group CEOs seek to finalise PE sales
Two former GAB Robins executives are close to finalising deals that would see the total or partial exit of two private equity houses from their current businesses.
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
NHS pilots QBE's telematics system
North East Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with QBE's motor risk management team to pilot a telematics system.
Aviva backs Allan & Thomas risk management offering
Dorset-based broker Alan & Thomas Insurance Group is to offer commercial clients free access to a range of risk management tools and services after teaming up with Aviva Risk Management Solutions.
Ace aquires Indonesian broker
Ace Group has acquired an 80% stake in PT Asuransi Jaya Proteksi.
RSA chooses Plus One for landlord cover
RSA has appointed service provider Plus One Services, part of Hood Group, to help deliver a residential landlords product.
MDS and Towers Watson JV to serve Portuguese clients
Professional services firm Towers Watson and Broker MDS have joined forces to establish a benefits brokerage consulting service in Portugal.