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Insurance think tank: regulation, climate change and stability key issues for 2011
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, today outlined what it believes are the key issues for the insurance industry in 2011.
Insurance think tank: regulation, climate change and stability key issues for 2011
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, today outlined what it believes are the key issues for the insurance industry in 2011.
Bluefin appoints new underwriting head from Zurich
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Matthew Whitworth as head of marine within its underwriting department.
Jubilee set to reveal future strategy
Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Paul Battagliola as its new head of operations.
Charles Burgess appointed to Whittington board
Whittington has announced that Mr Burgess, managing director of its Asia Pacific operations, has been appointed as a director of the group’s holding company, Whittington Group.
Ant Gould to join the CII
Post group editor-in-chief Ant Gould will be joining the Chartered Insurance Institute as director of faculties effective from 21 March.
Post Europe January: Exclusive major risk and IPT online content now live
Post Europe December is now live with a look at changes to the insurance premium tax rates across Europe, details of major losses in the Mediterranean regions last year and a review of how the Nordic region is dealing with corporate risks.
Insurance Insight January: Exclusive major risk and IPT online content now live
Insurance Insight January is now live with a look at changes to the insurance premium tax rates across Europe, details of major losses in the Mediterranean regions last year and a review of how the Nordic region is dealing with corporate risks.
IFB fraud adviser joins Groupama
Groupama Insurances has appointed Marc Yeates to the role of counter fraud claims adviser.
Ace appoints head of transport risk management
Ace has appointmented Phil Skelton as head of transportation risk management for its overseas general operations.
Ace appoints head of transport risk management
Ace has appointmented Phil Skelton as head of transportation risk management for its overseas general operations.
Kwik Fit boss Devine promoted in Ageas retail shake up
Ageas UK has today announced a series of key appointments to support the growth of its retail operations.
Canopius to plant flag in Switzerland
Canopius Group has revealed plans to establish a reinsurance underwriting platform based in Zurich.
Canopius to plant flag in Switzerland
Canopius Group has revealed plans to establish a reinsurance underwriting platform based in Zurich.
Aviva grants claims authority to Keelan Westall
Aviva has granted Keelan Westall the authority to process and settle Aviva claims in-house, for amounts up to £2500 net of the excess.
Mitsui unveils a series of new recruits
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has announced a string of new appointments to strengthen its underwriting team.
Omega more than doubles New Zealand quake loss estimate
Omega Insurance's loss estimate for the New Zealand earthquake has risen to US$16.8m, net of reinstatement premiums and before profit commission effects, and US$18.9m after profit commission.
Direct Line urges greater communication on electric cars
Direct Line has called for an open dialogue between insurers and the manufacturers of electric cars following the launch of a number of new vehicles in 2011.
Hastings selects CRIF as counter fraud partner
Hastings Insurance Services has chosen CRIF as its counter fraud strategy partner for insurance policy applications.
CEGA launches new product
A new product that unites the handling of personal accident and travel claims and the provision of emergency medical assistance has been launched by CEGA Group Services.
Crawford names new Asia director
Claims company Crawford & Company has named Ian Baxter as regional director of global technical services for the Asia Pacific region.
Plane passengers "almost certain" to overpower would-be hijackers
Risk Management Solutions has said that would-be hijackers are “almost certain” to be jumped on by fellow passengers if they manage to board a plane.
Plane passengers "almost certain" to overpower would-be hijackers
Risk Management Solutions has said that would-be hijackers are “almost certain” to be jumped on by fellow passengers if they manage to board a plane.
Castlecover founder Marchington departs over 50s insurance specialist
The founder and managing director of over 50’s insurance specialist Castlecover has departed the business, Postonline can exclusively reveal.