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Liberty sets sights on specialist risks
Liberty Syndicates is setting up a new underwriting team to focus on specialty products headed up by Peter Smith.
Chaucer appoints new cargo class underwriter
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has appointed Geoff Wilkinson, pictured, to cargo class underwriter in the marine division of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Swedish insurer on cusp of record private equity sale
Swedish insurance group Länsförsäkringar is close to selling a €1.5bn portfolio of private equity interests, which if completed would be one of the largest divestments by a European institution.
Questgates hires ex-Merlin staff for regional roles
Loss adjuster Questgates has recruited two members of Merlin’s Scottish based team in order to expand its presence in the country, including the establishment of a new regional office.
United India lauches healthcare product with Tamilnad Bank
United India Insurance Company has launched a co-branded family healthcare product, to offer customised health insurance to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank's customers.
Open GI boosts protection against credit card fraud
IT solutions provider Open GI has enhanced its card payment solution, CreditLine Plus, to incorporate additional fraud prevention measures to validate card details and verify the cardholder’s billing address.
Ambiental joins forces with Aon-Benfield on flood mapping
Aon-Benfield has collaboration with Ambiental to enhance its flood model development capabilities.
Schemes deal sealed between Arc Legal and new OIM Underwriting division
Arc Legal has reached an agreement on two legal expenses schemes with the new division of OIM Underwriting ‘e-Underwriting’ to provide cover as part of its household and property owners portfolios.
Travelers appoints Abramson European head of Legal from Flagstone
Travelers has appointed John Abramson as head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
Aon Benfield and Ambiental join forces on flood mapping
Aon Benfield has teamed up with Ambiental to enhance the firm’s flood model development capabilities.
Indian medical costs predicted to rise 15% per annum
Future Generali India Insurance has predicted medical costs will rise by 15% annually.
Travelers snaps up Chartis boss for legal role
Travelers has appointed John Abramson to head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
Sutton Winson recruits ex-Towergate account director
Insurance broker Sutton Winson has appointed Steve Barber, pictured, to commercial client account executive, based in Burgess Hill.
Merlin's Considine joins GAB Robins
Former Merlin regional manager and current Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters Future Focus chairman Andrew Considine has joined GAB Robins.
Amlin reports leap in H1 profit to £184.5m
Amlin has reported profit before tax of £184.5m in the first half of this year compared to a loss of £192.3m in the first half of 2011.
Niche broker Campton to tap into Auto Trader site via Wanna Insure deal
Campton Insurance Brokers expects to have access to around 10 000 motorhome quotes per month following a deal with software firm Wanna Insure, which enables integration with Auto Trader’s price comparison website.
Welsh police crackdown on metal theft
Police in Gwent have arrested 862 people in connection with metal theft offences in the past 16 months- as the ongoing countrywide effort to crack down on the crime gathers pace.
Regional broker buys could boost Oval headcount by 200
Oval's plan to acquire insurance brokers in the next two years could add up to 200 more people to its 24-strong regional office network.
Amlin adds experienced non-executive director to its ranks
Amlin has appointed Shonaid Jemmett-Page, former chief operating officer of the UK government's CDC development finance institution, as a non-executive director.
Argent hands ex-Willis manager Scott business development role
Argent, a division of the Parabis Group, has recruited former global vacant property specialists VPS boss Chris Scott to the role of business development director.
Travel claims double in China with flight delays main culprit
Flight delays are the main reason for claiming on travel insurance policies in China.
QBE records 26% increase in insurance profit in H1 2012
QBE Insurance Group made an insurance profit of $965m for the first half of the year ended June 2012, an increase of $203m on 2011.
Aviva Asia acquires stake in Singapore PIAS
Aviva Asia is to acquire a majority stake in the holding company that owns Professional Investment Advisory Services, a financial advisory firm in Singapore.
Oval GWP jumps to £391m after 'substantial growth and contract wins'
Oval Insurance Brokers has posted a gross profit of £90m for the year ended 31 May 2012, a £4.7m increase on last year.