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Fortis invests in household offering
Fortis has invested in a new suite of computer models that aims to predict the relative risk of claims for several insured perils across the UK.
Former Aon director joins Bartlett
The former branch director of Aon’s Leeds branch Richard Taylor has joined Bartlett Insurance Brokers Group.
RIMS fights foreign insurer tax hike
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has pledged to continue its opposition to legislation that would increase taxes on foreign-based insurance companies.
Former SSP development manager joins Open GI
Andy Beardshaw, former development manager at SSP, has joined Open GI to manage the company’s Open Trader team.
Axa GI FD takes new role
Axa UK has appointed Jean Drouffe as group finance and risk director as Ian Robinson, the incumbent director, takes up the role of global head of internal audit, at Axa Group, Paris
Post in print - 15 July 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Axa GI FD takes new role
Axa UK has appointed Jean Drouffe as group finance and risk director as Ian Robinson, the incumbent director, takes up the role of global head of internal audit, at Axa Group, Paris
Accident Exchange boss delighted with court judgment
Accident Exchange chief executive Steve Evans has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to strike out Autofocus’ witness immunity claim in its ongoing credit hire rate dispute.
Willis, Munich Re and Allianz seal European windstorm deal
Perils AG, the Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, today announced that in the first six months of 2010 the total placements of insurance risk transactions based on Perils industry loss index exceeded $250m.
Accident Exchange lands Court of Appeal blow in Autofocus battle
Credit hire organisation Accident Exchange is set to proceed with its action for unlimited damages against Autofocus after the Court of Appeal struck out the reporting firm’s witness immunity claim.
Willis, Munich Re and Allianz seal European windstorm deal
Perils AG, the Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, today announced that in the first six months of 2010 the total placements of insurance risk transactions based on Perils industry loss index exceeded $250m.
Singapore insurance market poses threat to London warns Marsh
The London market needs to think about how it is responding to the expanding Singapore market if it is going to be competitive with rates.
Terrorists capable of causing major insured losses
Terror cells are still capable of causing major losses to Western insurers despite the infrequency of successful attacks, Risk Management Solutions has claimed.
Fortis backs THB property facility
Fortis is backing a new insurance facility for blocks of flats and buy-to-let properties offered by THB Risk Solutions.
Career development & CSR News: CAB tee peg sponsorship
Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has sponsored the tee pegs at an annual charity golf day. Local business people turned out on the day at Hartsbourne Golf club in Bushey, to raise more than £25 000 for the Breakaway charity.
Career development & CSR News: BGL Isle of Wight trek raises £3500 for local hospice
Claims managers from BGL who stomped across the Isle of Wight for charity have raised more than £3500 for a local hospice.
Career development & CSR news: Ask the expert
Is it better to leave negative things off a CV, such as redundancies or failed exams, and instead address them in the actual interview?
Career development & CSR news: National Flood School set to endorse contractors
The National Flood School is introducing a new contractor endorsement programme to help signpost insurance companies and consumers to a trusted network of professional flood and fire restoration professionals.
Equity World Cup competition: The perfect match
Spain's triumph in the World Cup final may not have lived up to expectations — but our competition certainly did
Thatcham steps in to fill void after demise of VSIB
Thatcham has launched a monitoring and assessment scheme for vehicle safety system installers.
We will tackle the skills shortage, vows ILAA
The Independent Loss Adjusters Association has pledged to tackle the industry skills shortage following its official launch this month.
Chartis and investigators help convict HNW gang
A private investigation and surveillance firm instructed by Chartis has helped build a case against a gang jailed for committing a series of burglaries of high net worth properties across the North-west of England.
Five in at DWF
Peter Blake, Nick Connolly, James Manning, Dan Verow and Sophie Mourmouris have joined the London-based insurance team of DWF.