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Allianz tops 2011 non-life rankings for premium income
Allianz retained its place as Europe's top non-life insurer in 2011, according to Spanish insurer Mapfre's non-life rankings published today.
Property owners' product launched by Aspen
Aspen has launched a specially-designed property owners’ insurance product, in a bid to help policyholders get to grips with the “growing issue” of underinsurance.
Cunningham Lindsey sets deadline for claimant visits
Cunningham Lindsey is aiming to visit all claimants impacted by recent adverse weather conditions by the end of the week, after settling 28% of claims received since 8 June.
Guernsey domiciled entities continue to grow
The number of international insurance entities licensed in Guernsey grew by 52 during the first five months of 2012.
International loss adjusters VRS elect new president
The board of VRS Adjusters has appointed of Michael Arbour as its new president with immediate effect.
Crawford nabs Cunningham Lindsey COO for EMEA role
Crawford & Company EMEA/A-P has appointed former Cunningham Lindsey UK chief operating officer and chief finance officer John Jenner to commercial director and director of strategy & performance development for the region.
Guernsey issues 63 insurance licenses in 2012
Guernsey issued 63 new licenses to international insurance entities in the first five months of this year.
IUA elects two new board members
Two new members have been elected to the Board of the International Underwriting Association.
ALP unveils legal expenses portal
Abbey Legal Protection has today launched its multi-quote legal expenses insurance portal, Online Quotes System.
Watch now: Optimising pricing and underwriting data webinar
In an increasingly competitive insurance market, underwriters’ work is only as good as the data at their disposal.
Results on the rise in record year for Hill Dickinson fraud unit
Hill Dickinson's fraud unit is celebrating a record year, following a 20% increase in instructions and an expansion of its client base to include more than 20 motor insurers.
RICS proposes changes to PI contracts for surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has proposed changes to professional indemnity insurance arrangements for surveyors who carry out valuations.
Hardy acquisition completed
Hardy has ceased trading on the London Stock Exchange as of today following completion of its acquisition by CNA Financial.
Talanx completes Warta aquisition
Talanx International AG has completed the acquisition of Polish insurance company TUiR Warta SA from KBC.
Axa Corporate Solutions CEO takes Asia job
Axa Corporate Solutions UK chief executive Emmanuel Nivet is to become CEO of Axa Affin General Insurance in Malaysia.
Helvetia bidding for Groupama's French marine portfolio
Swiss Insurance Group Helvetia Group has confirmed it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Groupama to acquire its French marine insurance portfolio.
Avivia, Axa and DLG on cover for Oldham explosion
Direct Line Group, Aviva and Axa have confirmed they insure some of the properties damaged in the Oldham explosion on but not the house in which two-year-old Jamie Heaton died.
Liberty hires new assistant vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president in the company’s trade credit and political risk team.
RSA claims boss Ian Thompson quits
RSA personal motor claims director Ian Thompson, pictured, has stepped down after 19 years with the group to “pursue career opportunities” outside the company.
Liberty appoints trade credit and political risk VP
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for trade credit and political risk.
Marsh appoints global energy practice leader
Broker Marsh has appointed Andrew George to be chairman of its global energy practice
Aviva's Lord Sharman retires
Aviva chairman Lord Sharman of Redlynch has retired just days before the insurer’s highly anticipated investors meeting.
Management reshuffle within Marsh's energy operation
Marsh has rejigged its global energy management line-up, with Andrew George succeeding Jim Pierce as chairman.
Interest in India’s domestic market wanes amid rising costs
Several prospective entrants to India’s domestic insurance market have put plans on hold due to rising costs as a result of new guidelines from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority.