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Career development & CSR news: Groupama launches PMI customer service academy
Groupama Healthcare has launched a customer service academy aimed at improving employees' skills and widening opportunities for career progression.
Queensland flood costs to exceed A$1bn
Floods in Queensland, already affecting an area the size of France and Germany, have been declared as the worst in the state's history by government officials.
GTA changes to be discussed
Changes to the general terms of agreement between insurers and credit hire organisations could be discussed as early as next month after several companies expressed an interest in auditing the voluntary protocol.
Higos restructures to speed up decision making process
Higos has completed a reorganisation that aims to improve the broker's new business opportunities.
FSCS launches consumer confidence programme
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has unveiled a new programme to boost consumer confidence in financial services products.
Beachcroft sets sights on Singapore
Beachcroft is to expand its international presence with a new office in Singapore.
Beachcroft sets sights on Singapore
Beachcroft is to expand its international presence with a new office in Singapore.
ABI calls on insurers to participate in HR study
The Association of British Insurers has urged insurers to take part in the latest Insurance HR Benchmarking survey.
Berkshire Hathaway backs Willis energy facility
Willis has created a facility designed to provide additional underwriting capacity for the oil and gas industry.
Berkshire Hathaway backs Willis energy facility
Willis has created a facility designed to provide additional underwriting capacity for the oil and gas industry.
Capita Consulting announces third key appointment
Capita Consulting has announced the appointment of Andrew Reader as a principal consultant within the newly created financial services practice.
Thinc founders launch What Insure
What Insure, a new general insurance platform for intermediaries was officially launched today by Thinc founding directors Gregg Taylor and Neil Harkin.
Vericlaim confirms Bond appointment
Claims firm VRS Vericlaim has confirmed the appointment of former Merlin head of property Mike Bond.
People moves - 6 January 2011
Here are the people moves as featured in Post the issue dated 30 December 2010/6 January 2011.
Ironshore launches new European platform with Allied World raid
Ironshore has announced the formation of Ironshore Europe, domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
Ironshore launches new European platform with Allied World raid
Ironshore has announced the formation of Ironshore Europe, domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Cunninghams completes GAB US purchase
Claims company Cunningham Lindsey has completed the acquisition of the US loss adjusting business of rival firm GAB Robins.
Quinn process could take weeks
Quinn Insurance has confirmed that the sale of the company is continuing and that a number of formal offers have been lodged with Macquarie Bank.
Dual expands into Switzerland and South Africa
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has received Lloyd’s authorisation to underwrite business in South Africa and Switzerland.
Dual expands into Switzerland and South Africa
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has received Lloyd’s authorisation to underwrite business in South Africa and Switzerland.
ECIC expands business development team
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has continued its recent expansion programme, with the appointment of Gary Fricker as business development executive.
Wildnet teams up with Ataraxia
Wildnet has announced its involvement with Ataraxia Markets, the recently formed managing general agent.