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Allianz Group reports 21% growth in first quarter earnings
Allianz Group has seen its earnings increase to €2.2bn (£1.7bn) from €1.8bn in the same period last year.
Everest Re appoints Knipper as Europe head
Stephan Knipper has joined Everest Re as managing director for Continental Europe, based in Zurich.
#postpeople 02 - 06 May 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 02 and 06 May 2016.
Alexander Miller boss among those calling for Brexit
Senior brokers have joined over 100 City names in signing a letter calling for Brexit.
People: My other life: Martyn Holman, Markerstudy Group - Racehorse owner
When he’s not group commercial director, Martyn Holman spends his time trackside
Admiral and Mapfre explore China comparison site
Spanish insurer Mapfre and UK insurance group Admiral are exploring the launch of a joint venture comparison website in China under a project called Preminen.
Mapfre targets China province Shandong for motor digital venture
Spanish insurer Mapfre is targeting a full 2017 launch for an online motor insurance operation in the province of Shandong, China.
AIG sells $1.25bn stake in PICC and falls to Q1 net loss
US giant AIG has sold another $1.25bn (£850m) worth of shares in Chinese property and casualty insurer PICC Property and Casualty.
ABI warns drivers to stay focused as automatic car technology advances
Motorists shouldn't become complacent on the roads as autonomous vehicles are rolled out, particularly when the technology is new, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Aviva responds to South West service criticism
Aviva has responded to criticism from brokers over its service in the South West region.
People: Rising Star - Florence Dennis, Arthur J Gallagher
Financial lines account manager Florence is making her mark at the broker.
20% increase in jobs at mutual insurers since crisis
Globally there has been a 20% rise in the number of jobs at mutual insurers since the financial crisis, according to a report.
Self-driving cars and instant insurance in the news; spotlights on affinity and parachuting in
Important news and exclusive content from Insurance Post over the past week, in case you missed it.
Swiss Re names Moses Ojeisekhoba as reinsurance CEO
Swiss Re has appointed Moses Ojeisekhoba to replace Christian Mumenthaler as the firm’s CEO of reinsurance.
RSA's new pet referral policy criticised by vets
RSA has been slammed by veterinarians for restricting full cover to a small network of referral centres across the country.
Quiz of the week - 29 April 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Towergate appoints DAC Beachcroft, DWF and BLM to claims panel
Towergate Underwriting has announced a new claims legal panel, comprising of BLM, DWF and DAC Beachcroft.
XL Catlin promotes Huang in Asia
XL Catlin has promoted Carrie Huang to a senior underwriting role for Asia.
Q1 results roundup
All the results from the biggest insurers in one place. Hastings files today.
Insurance Europe calls for changes to UFR to wait until Solvency II review
Europe’s peak insurance body Insurance Europe says there is some misunderstanding around how Solvency II liabilities are calculated, particularly its relationship to the ultimate forward rate.
RPC Consulting opens Paris office
RPC Consulting, the consulting arm of law firm RPC, has appointed former founding partner of EMB France Stéphane Chappellier to head up its new Paris office.
Finch appoints Co-op’s Kieran McGeehan as compliance and operations head
Finch Insurance Brokers has hired Kieran McGeehan along with two other senior appointments as part of a move of “investing into the business”, Post can reveal.
Barbican opens new Manchester base
Barbican Insurance Group has opened a new office in Manchester, located in the Hive complex of the city’s Northern Quarter.
Staysure to create 120 jobs in 2016
UK insurance and travel provider Staysure is creating 120 new jobs across its business this year.