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Insurers in bidding war for Air India's $8.6bn aviation policy
Three private non-life insurers have launched a consortium bid for Air India's $8.6bn aviation insurance policy, according to India's Financial Chronicle.
Indian health insurer targets private sector after losing government business
India's first standalone health insurer plans to raise Rs 100-150 crore of additional capital to drive the private retail segment following the loss of key business from two state governments, The Economic Times reported.
Insurance Europe pledges support for EU occupational systems study
Insurance Europe is backing plans by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority to carry out a thorough quantitative impact study on the review of the EU Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision Directive.
Xchanging wins Tokio Millennium Re deal
Business process and technology services provider Xchanging has secured a contract to provide additional infrastructure services to global reinsurer Tokio Millennium Re (UK).
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Canopius primed for Bermuda departure amid Tower merger
Canopius will exit its existing Bermuda reinsurance operations after New York-listed Tower Group exercised its option to merge.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
RSA Ireland teams up with Xactware on home insurance
RSA Insurance Ireland has adopted Xactware's claims management and assignment network, Xactanalysis, for its home insurance supply chain.
FCA told to act 'swiftly' on consumer complaints
The Financial Services Consumer Panel has urged the forthcoming Financial Conduct Authority to respond quickly to widespread consumer detriment.
Aviva to recognise 'growing trend' by underwriting pet insurance
Aviva will underwrite its own pet insurance from tomorrow, in a move bosses claim recognises a growing trend among the UK's 15 million cat and dog owners.
RSA Ireland adopts Xactware tool to increase supply chain transparency
RSA Insurance Ireland is to use Xactware's claims management and assignment network in a bid to enhance transparency throughout its home insurance supply chain.
JLT bolsters board with new executive hires
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Mike Reynolds as finance director and James Twining as group commercial director.
BGL recruits new Fusion contact centre manager
BGL Group's Fusion Contact Centre Services business has appointed Jane Alexander as contact centre manager.
Industry role for Canopius claims boss
Mike East, head of operations and claims at Canopius Managing Agents, has been named as the new chairman of the Lloyd's Market Association's claims committee.
QBE's 'A+' IFS rating affirmed
Australian insurer QBE has had its 'A' long-term issuer default rating and 'A+' insurer financial strength rating affirmed by Fitch.
Willis opens super-yacht office in Barcelona
Willis Group Holdings is opening a new super-yacht insurance broking office at the prestigious MB92 shipyard in Barcelona.
Markel appoints PI underwriter from Brit
Markel International has appointed Les Telford as a senior underwriter for UK and international professional indemnity in the firm's professional liability division.
Willis opens Spanish super-yacht broker
Willis Group Holdings has outlined plans to open a super-yacht insurance broking office in Barcelona.
CILA and Bournemouth University launch loss adjusting qualification
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and Bournemouth University have teamed up to launch a Master's loss adjusting degree in professional development.
Liberty Mutual launches risk management tool for policyholders
Liberty Mutual Insurance has launched a risk management website to provide best practice risk engineering guidance to commercial policyholders.
Court of Appeal general damages clarification fails to appease Apil
The Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment confirming a 10% increase in general damages in most civil cases where judgment is given after 1 April 2013.
RAC to carry out risk management programme for NAAFI fleet
UK armed forces retail, catering and leisure services provider NAAFI has appointed RAC Risk Management to carry out a complete fleet risk management programme.
Biba turnover jumps to £3.2m in 2011
The British Insurance Brokers' Association posted turnover of £3.2m for 2011, an increase of 14% on 2010.
Mapfre Assistance signs deal for Italian rental firm's fleet
Mapfre Assistance has signed a deal to manage the fleet of Italian car hire firm Car Server.