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Munich Re transfers Australian cyclone risk to capital markets
Munich Re transfers US hurricane and Australian cyclone risks to the capital markets
Markel's UK retail head to lead European retail claims
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the position of European retail claims manager.
Prosight appoints ex-QBE director to board
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has appointed Mel Goddard as non-executive director with immediate effect.
Towergate recruits from Covéa for Countrywide segment boss
Broker Network and Countrywide has recruited Covéa’s Keith Svendsen for a newly created position as Countrywide segment manager.
Catlin cutting up to 25 regional roles
Lloyd’s insurer Catlin is to cut between 10 and 25 roles as it looks to redevelop the way it does business in the UK regional market.
FCA to investigate broker conflicts of interest
The Financial Conduct Authority is launching a thematic review into broker conflicts of interest.
Ace shuffles Continental Europe leadership
Ace has restructured the leadership of its continental Europe operations, naming France country president Jeff Moghrabi chief operating officer for the region.
Towers Watson appoints Frederik Koencke to head crisis management for EMEA
Frederik Koencke has been appointed as the first Towers Watson crisis management group managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Firemen demand “urgent review” on Chinese lanterns
The Chief Fire Officers’ Association has called for a review on the use of Chinese lanterns after the devices were blamed for a blaze at a West Midlands waste recycling site.
Stavale appointed CMO of Assurant Solutions Europe
Cassio Stavale has been named chief marketing officer of Assurant Solutions’ Europe operations.
CII seeking talent for development programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is looking for people to join its talent programme.
Chris Hart returns to RSA from QBE
Chris Hart has been appointed as global network manager at RSA.
Assurant Solutions appoints Europe chief marketing officer
Assurant Solutions’ Europe has appointed Cassio Stavale as its chief marketing officer.
Tata Consultancy launches insurance 'ditigal wallet' app for drivers
A smartphone app allowing insured drivers to digitally store their insurance documents has been launched in India by Tata Consultancy Services.
Drivestyle launches mile-by-mile telematics product
Coverbox brand Drivestyle.co.uk has unveiled a new car cover that allows customers to purchase car insurers in bundles reflecting how far they drive.
Direct Group to create 200 jobs at new Doncaster HQ
Direct Group will create 200 new jobs in Doncaster following the opening of a new purpose-built head office in the town.
Direct Group to create 200 jobs following office relocation
Direct Group will create 200 new jobs in Doncaster following the opening of a new purpose-built head office in the town.
Indemnity Risk Solutions launches new PII offering for 2013
Indemnity Risk Solutions, an underwriting agency specialism in professional indemnity insurance for small to medium sized firms has launched its Solicitors Professional Indemnity offering for 2013.
Blink appoints Motaquote wholesale and affinity head Steele
Blink Solutions has appointed Allan Steele as South West business development manager.
Barbican hires Willis' Goddard as cyber underwriter
Barbican Group Holdings has appointed Jayne Goddard as cyber underwriter in the firm’s specialty division.
Reid pledges Bluefin commitment after taking executive chairman role
Newly appointed Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid is "really excited" about a new role at the broker, he told Post.
Reid named Bluefin chairman, group MD steps up to CEO
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid is to step up to a new role as executive chairman of the broker, replaced by group managing director Mike Bruce.
Open GI wins Markerstudy retail contract
Open GI has been appointed by Markerstudy Group’s retail division to provide its software for the next five years.
Dutch insurers urged to offer risk-based flood cover
Dutch insurers must accept the rejection of a proposed compulsory flood scheme and start offering flood cover on a voluntary basis, according to Neerlandse co-founder Rogier van der Kooy Versteeg.