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Jelf promotes Sumner to north west regional director
Alan Sumner, pictured, has been appointed as Jelf Manson's new regional managing director for the north west.
Willis splits European operations
Global broker Willis is dividing its European operation into two distinct regions: Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
Swinton expands commercial reach with purchase of Stroud-based broker
Swinton has acquired Alexander James Commercial for an undisclosed sum in a deal designed to expand the firm's commercial reach across the UK.
Munich Re launches "milestone" offshore wind cover
German insurance giant Munich Re has become the first insurer to offer serial loss cover for offshore wind turbines.
Willis restructures Europe operation
Willis is dividing its continental Europe operation into two regions: Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
Willis UK's Wilkinson joins RSA
RSA has appointed former Willis UK Retail chief executive Dan Wilkinson as mid-market regions director.
Henderson appoints commercial broker
Insurance broker Henderson has promoted Kris Allington to a new role as commercial broker as the company seeks to maintain growth.
Changing regulations could see insurers increase lending role
European insurers have untapped potential as investors and sources of funding, according to a study published by Allen & Overy.
Aria to offer home cover for Pru Health customers
Aria Assistance has signed a deal with Pru Health to provide the health insurer's policyholders with home cover following a discharge from hospital.
McLarens expands all-Ireland business
Loss adjuster McLarens has expanded its offering in the North and the Republic of Ireland with the opening of a new office in Derry, its 14th in the UK and Ireland.
Open GI names product development head
Systems provider Open GI has moved to bolster its product development operations with the appointment of Kerri Finnegan to head the department.
Iran defiant over insurance sanctions
Iran's vice president Mohammad Reza Rahimi has dismissed EU and US sanctions as futile, saying that Tehran has turned the threats into opportunities for the country's insurance sector.
Loss adjusting stalwarts Wood, Burley and Pittman launch consultancy business
Former Merlin Claims chief technical officer Kevin Wood, Sigma Claims Solutions co-founder Simon Burley, pictured, and ex-Davies claims operations director Jim Pittman have set up a new loss adjusting and consultancy company, Post can exclusively reveal.
Aon underlines Midlands expansion with new Birmingham office
Birmingham business leaders and community figures attended the opening of Aon Risk Solutions' new office in the city, as the company's long-term investment in the region gathers momentum.
Solvency II principles 'ruined' by implementation
Frustration in the insurance industry over the introduction of Solvency II is at an all-time high, according to new research.
Layton Blackham founder joins UK General board
Chris Blackham, founder of consolidator Layton Blackham, has been appointed non-executive director on the board of UK General Insurance.
Groupama Insurances launches software house integration
Ageas subsidiary Groupama Insurances has launched its first e-traded product on Open GI, Acturis and Insurecom.
Solvency II considered 'too complicated’, research finds
The insurance industry is increasingly critical of Solvency II, with a large number claiming the principles of the directive had been “ruined” by the implementation.
Hong Kong insurers see 10% premium rise in first nine months
Hong Kong's insurance industry posted a 10% increase in gross premiums in the first three quarters of 2012, to reach $190.1bn, figures published by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance showed.
Mass calls for government to assess FRC impact
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has urged the government to conduct an impact assessment on the fixed recoverable costs consultation results, fearing the outcome could have a detrimental effect on accident victims' rights.
Groupama takes Carole Nash off the market
Groupama's broking arm has withdrawn the motorbike broker Carole Nash from sale, deciding to keep the business with the parent company.
Ex-Lockton business operations boss Barwell moves to Giles
Giles has appointed former Lockton risks solutions boss Stephen Barwell to the role of head of business operations.
Changing consumer habits see Asian insurers embrace e-business
The proportion of Asian insurers' premium income from online sales is increasing, as more insurers embrace the internet as a distribution channel, according to Celent.
Allianz linked with German public sector insurer
Allianz could make a bid for German public sector insurer Provinzial Nordwest, but may have trouble wooing the firm's shareholders, according to a Reuters report.