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Julian Millar joins Claimspro
Former QBE and Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance claims boss Julian Millar has joined loss adjusting business Claimspro International as managing director.
CFC launches management liability product
Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC has launched a product to address increasing exposure to cyber and privacy management liabilities, including cybercrime.
UK's first consumer social media cover launched
A London-based information privacy company has collaborated with Legal Insurance Management to launch protection against reputation damage, account jacking and ID theft
Politics is a major risk for renewables sector, says Willis
Resource nationalism is threatening projects in the renewables sector, according to Willis' head of political and export risk Andrew Van den Born.
Ace appoints energy and engineering manager for Asia Pacific
Ace Insurance has announced the appointment of Michael Frazer as energy and engineering manager for Asia Pacific.
RSA pulls out of mid-market motor trade citing 'tough' market conditions
RSA has confirmed plans to exit the UK mid-market motor trade business by scrapping its Excelerator brand and selling off retail and wholesale intermediary business Fyfe Group.
Chaucer appoints Argo underwriter to property team
Alex Campbell, pictured, has been appointed international facultative class underwriter for the property division of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Aro Underwriting unveils risk facility product
Aro Underwriting has launched a complex risk facility following its approval as a Lloyd's coverholder.
Zurich proposes Mächler to join board
Zurich's directors will propose the election of Monica Mächler to the board at the firm's annual general meeting on 4 April 2013.
Vienna Group acquires QBE Makedonija
Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe has signed an agreement to take a majority stake in Macedonian insurer QBE Makedonija.
LV recruits former RBS head for IT role
LV has appointed Simon Aldred, pictured, as director of management information for its general insurance business.
Outlook for Italian insurance sector remains negative despite improved profitability
The Italian insurance sector's rating outlook remains negative, according to ratings agency Fitch.
Claimspro appoints new MD to drive European business
Loss adjuster Claimspro International has appointed Julian Millar as managing director.
Morningstar to offer Fitch data with web tools
Morningstar, the independent investment research provider, is now offering Fitch Credit Ratings data in its bespoke suite of website tools and data feeds that help institutional clients conduct credit risk analysis and meet regulatory reporting standards.
DLG bosses to collect millions after IPO
Direct Line Group bosses are set to pocket millions of pounds in shares when the insurance asset floats on the London Stock Exchange.
QBE sells Macedonia shareholding to Vienna Insurance
QBE has reached agreement with Vienna Insurance to sell its 65% shareholding in QBE Macedonia for an undisclosed sum.
Overcapacity constraining cargo market
Soft market rates caused by overcapacity continue to act as a constraint on the global cargo insurance market, despite some significant losses.
Hastings to create 200 jobs
Hastings has unveiled plans to create 200 new posts in the next 12 months.
Myanmar to open insurance market to foreign investors
Myanmar will allow foreign investors into its insurance sector by 2015 once local private insurers have had time to establish themselves, according to a senior government official.
Keoghs secures investment as it waits for ABS licence
Law firm Keoghs has confirmed rumours that it is in the process of becoming an alternative business structure.
New member joins Ferma board
Isabel Martinez, a member of the Spanish risk management association AGERS, has joined the board of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations.
Insurers and claimant bodies committed to portal extension, says chairman
RTA Portal Co chairman Tim Wallis has responded to insurers' concerns that the claimant community is "dragging their feet" over extending the portal to include employers' liability claims, stating that both sides remain committed to the April 2013…
Amrae appoints full-time CEO to cope with growth
Amrae, the French risk managers association, has appointed Bénédicte Huot de Luze as chief executive.
Allianz names Your Cover head of direct
Allianz has appointed Jon Lott, pictured, as head of direct following the departure of Andy James.