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Munich Re sees profit tumble in first quarter
Munich Re has seen its quarterly profits fall by 45%, causing the group to revise downward its annual profit forecast.
Hiscox sees 10% growth in GWP
Hiscox has seen gross written premiums increase by 10% in the first quarter globally, and by 5.8% in the UK.
56% worry about insurance of driverless cars
More than half of drivers worry they will automatically be classed as ‘at fault’ by insurers if they are involved in an accident with a driverless car, according to a survey.
TMK launches aviation consortium
A general aviation consortium has been launched on the Lloyd’s Asia platform by Tokio Marine Kiln.
Hastings attributes growth to ‘agility’ on price comparison sites
A growth of 29% in gross written premiums by Hastings in the first quarter was due to the company’s “elastic” pricing structure via comparison sites, the company’s chief financial officer said.
FCA bans former broker Terence Joint from 'significant influence functions'
The Financial Conduct Authority has banned former insurance broker Terence Joint in relation to the handling and misapplication of client money between April 2011 and June 2012.
Zurich aims to grow diversity – without quotas
Zurich Insurance is committed to diversity within its organisation, but will never introduce quotas in hiring, the company’s CEO said.
Lloyd’s chair Nelson to retire in May 2017
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson plans to retire at the market’s annual general meeting in May next year.
#postpeople 09 - 13 May 2016
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Ex-RSA claims handler gets 10 months jail following fraud conviction
An RSA claims handler admitted to illegally sharing customer details with a law firm as well as adding friends and family to genuine claims.
Axa to launch tool to tackle underinsurance in commercial sector
Brokers can more accurately calculate the business interruption risk for commercial clients with a new online calculator from Axa.
Claims Conference Hong Kong returns this week
The Claims Conference Hong Kong returns on Tuesday at the Renaissance Harbour View hotel in Wan Chai.
Chinese insurer Sunshine opens its first hospital
Chinese insurer Sunshine Insurance yesterday opened a hospital it built in association with Weifang City's government for 3bn yuan (£320m).
Officials raid two CMCs as part of wider crackdown
Two rogue claims management companies suspected of ripping off hundreds of people have been raided as part of a wider crackdown.
Xchanging CFO resigns after CSC acquisition
Xchanging chief financial officer David Bauernfeind has resigned from his role following the company’s acquisition by CSC.
ILAA to launch review service for disputed claims
The Independent Loss Adjusters Association will launch a claims review service next Tuesday (10 May) in a move to help cut down on legal costs over disputed claims.
Quiz of the week - 6 May 2016
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Allianz claims ‘business as usual’ in broker relations following restructure
Allianz said it will aim to forge closer ties with brokers following its restructuring on May 1.
Career Development: Allianz praises broker scholarship graduates
Allianz Commercial held a graduation event at the Andaz hotel in London to celebrate the 13 scholars who successfully graduated from the Allianz Partner Academy Scholarship programme.
Hester buys 100,000 RSA shares
RSA's CEO Stephen Hester spent £479,850 of his own money on 100,000 RSA shares yesterday.
Alberta wildfires could cost Canada's insurers over £4bn, says Bank of Montreal
Over 40 wildfires in Alberta, Canada could cost insurers as much as C$9bn (£4.8bn) according to the Bank of Montreal.
China sees mutual market development as "important", says CIRC
The Chinese government is supporting the development of the mutual market according to the country's regulator.
Esure sees Q1 GWP growth of 15.5%
Esure has seen its gross written premiums rise by 15.5% to £151m in the first quarter.
CSC completes deal with Xchanging
US-headquartered CSC announced it has completed its acquisition of Xchanging.