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Markel appoints Whitaker non-executive director
Markel International has appointed Anne Whitaker as non-executive director.
North East sees biggest rise in road deaths and injuries
The North East of England has seen the biggest increase in accident rates for killed and seriously injured people in 2012, according to IAM’s analysis of recent data produced by the Department for Transport.
ABI calls for collaborative approach to SCT limit reforms
The Association of British Insurers has called parties interested in Small Claims Track reforms to “put aside petty name calling” and work together.
Admiral 'on track' for full year despite falling UK revenue
Insurer Admiral said it its ‘on track to meet expectations for the full year’ despite the shrinkage of its UK motor business in the third quarter.
RSA appoints PWC to investigate Irish business 'issues'
RSA has appointed consultancy firm PwC to undertake ‘a comprehensive review’ of the issues identified last week in its Irish business.
Health tops middle class priorities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, says AIA
The middle class in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong are placing health above wealth and career according to a survey from AIA.
Life insurance sector robust in Singapore
The total amount of new life insurance premiums increased 27% in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
Thousands dead after one of strongest typhoons in history
The death toll could surpass 10,000 in the Philippines as the country counts the costs of typhoon Haiyan which made landfall over the weekend.
RSA suspends Irish CEO and issues £70m profit warning
RSA's Ireland insurance operation has suspended three top level bosses as part of an investigation into claims and finance issues.
RSA Ireland suspends CEO and issues £70m profit warning
RSA's Irish insurance operation has suspended three top level bosses as part of an investigation into claims and finance issues.
Aspen unveils new COO and CUO
Aspen Insurance has appointed Ann Haugh as chief operating officer and global chief underwriting officer, based in London.
Riot Damages Act consultation will be out by December
Policing, criminal justice and victims minister Damian Green has confirmed the government will launch a public consultation on the Riot Damages Act 1886 by the end of the year.
RMS predicts Haiyan as strongest tropical cyclone in history
Catastrophe risk modelling firm RMS has said category five super typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines today, could be the strongest tropical cyclone in history.
Medical whiplash panels at risk of being insurers' 'captives' MP tells Commons
Independent medical panels were criticised in a parliamentary debate yesterday on motor insurance and whiplash claims, as being at risk of becoming 'captives' of the insurance industry.
Further reviews of Jackson reforms unlikely, Justice Ramsey says
The judge in charge of overseeing the implementation of the Jackson reforms has said it is unlikely further areas of the recommendations will come under review.
Fraudster granny handed three months in jail pending appeal
A grandmother who falsely tried to claim £750 000 for an injury has been handed a jail sentence pending appeal for contempt of court.
Chubb unveils new european multinational manager
Chubb has appointed Jan Auerbach to the role of european multinational solutions manager.
ABI concerned over Riot Act restrictions on insurer recoveries
The Association of British Insurers has raised concerns about the restrictions on insurer recoveries contained in the independent review of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886, published today.
Allianz Group to beat 2013 forecast
Insurance giant Allianz will beat its 2013 profit forecast of €9.7bn despite European storm losses.
Gard launches ship manager liability policy in response to market demand
Shipowner-controlled marine insurance provider Gard is launching a ship manager liability policy, responding to liabilities arising from negligence in performing contracted duties.
Allianz Group to beat 2013 forecast, despite sliding UK profits
Insurance giant Allianz will beat its 2013 profit forecast of €9.7bn in spite of its UK business being hit by volume losses on motor and legal protection.
Broker Network appoints new finance director
Broker Network has appointed Stacey Zaczkiewicz to the role of finance director, with immediate effect.
Novae reports low losses but sees GWP drop 5%
Novae Group has reported low level losses due to a benign catastrophe period but also low investment returns for the period ended 30 September 2013.
Join a fantastic evening for claims professionals in Asia
There is still an opportunity to attend the Claims Awards Asia on 19 November in Hong Kong, a fabulous networking opportunity for claims professionals in Asia.