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PIB Group makes two senior hires
PIB Group has appointed Jon Stanley as group chief risk officer and Andy Tedstone as broking and placement director.
Direct Line reports growth of its its motor book in Q1 despite Ogden cut
Direct Line has grown its motor book by 11.2% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, despite taking a £230m blow from the discount rate reduction.
Allianz Group sees profit rise by 9%
Allianz Group has seen operating profit rise by 9% in the first quarter, from the same period last year.
Roundtable: ADAS and the next step to driverless cars
Autonomous vehicles, drones and cyber innovation have been hogging much of the discussions as to how insurers can prepare themselves for the technology of the future. What can easily be overlooked is the complex technology that already exists in the…
Liberty rebrands specialty division following Ironshore purchase
Liberty Mutual Insurance has completed the purchase of Bermuda-headquartered $2.2bn (£1.7bn) gross written premium specialty insurer Ironshore.
Carole Nash appoints ex-Google employee to chief digital officer
Carole Nash has appointed ex-Google employee Hein Kuiper to the newly created role of chief digital officer.
Price comparison websites lack clarity over pricing, report shows
Price comparison sites are not giving enough clarity over pricing, with premium prices differing between each site for the same insurer.
Arthur J Gallagher appoints Simon Green as non-executive director
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Simon Green as independent non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval.
Broker Network acquires Scottish broker Boyd Insurance
Broker Network has acquired regional Scottish broker, Boyd Insurance, marking its second acquisition.
Insurtech investment falls by 64% in Q1, says Willis Towers Watson
Investment in insurtech has fallen by 64% in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter last year according to global broker consultancy Willis Towers Watson.
Post People: 02 - 05 May
The latest people moves in the insurance industry.
New Zealand research report warns households over climate change
A report commissioned by the Deep South National Science Challenge has given a stark warning over the impact of sea level rise for New Zealand's residents and their insurance needs.
Insurance industry pays respects to former LV and Direct Line marketing executive Guy Hedger
Friends and colleagues have paid respects today to LV’s marketing and brand director Guy Hedger who passed away over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Vienna Insurance Group acquires Axa Life in Romania
Vienna Insurance Group has closed the acquisition of Axa Life in Romania, increasing its presence in the country.
Axa transfers £600m historical liability book to Riverstone
Axa has started transferring its historical disease liability book of business to Riverstone.
Ex F1 mechanic to speak at IBIS 2017
A former Formula One race mechanic will address the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium taking place in June in Madrid.
Kevin Skillin to retire as chairman of Imperial Consultants
Kevin Skillin will be retiring from Imperial Consultants on the 31 August this year and will be handing the role to his son, Mark Skillin.
Independent's joint scheme administrators announce first and final dividend
After delays last month, the joint scheme administrators of Independent Insurance Company Mark Batten and Dan Schwarzmann have announced a first and final dividend.
Manchester Underwriting Management hires two managing directors
Manchester Underwriting Management has appointed Antony Broome and Pat Wood as joint managing directors of its newly created Casualty Division.
Impact of Dive in Festival sees more Lloyd's firms implementing formal D&I policies
The number of Lloyd’s firms with diversity and inclusion councils or committees has gone up by 17.5% since 2016.
Aubert reappointed as London Market Group chair
The London Market Group has re-appointed Willis Towers Watson GB head Nicolas Aubert as its chair.
Watchstone to break up as CEO prepares to leave
Watchstone has revealed plans to break up as it prepares all remaining businesses for divestment.
MSIG Thailand unveils 60 second claims app
Insurer MSIG Thailand has developed a mobile app that allows customers to report motor claims and receive assistance.
Hastings sees new business influx following Ogden change
Customers buying car insurance through price comparison sites has led to an influx of new business for Hastings as motor premium rates continue to rise in light of the change to the discount rate.