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Zurich unveils cyber policy
Zurich has launched its new cyber protection policy in the face of international demand for such a product.
Staff on shared paternal leave from Aon to receive enhanced pay
Aon has introduced enhanced pay for shared parental leave for all its employees ensuring that parents can receive enhanced pay in a similar way to enhanced maternity pay.
Flood campaign urges defence spending boost in Budget
The Association of British Insurers' Flood Free Homes campaign is urging government to increase spending on flood defences and maintenance ahead of the Budget announcement on 18 March.
Apollo-backed bid for Chaucer motor book stalls as Markerstudy revs up interest
Markerstudy is in pole position to tie-up a deal for Chaucer’s UK motor business after a $300m (£203m) bid backed by private equity house Apollo stalled, Post understands.
Helvetia celebrates ‘very good' performance for 2014
Helvetia Group has reported an increase in underlying earnings after tax and a lower combined ratio for 2014.
Vince Cable presses FCA to reveal results of Quindell investigation - report
MPs have put pressure on the Financial Conduct Authority to reveal details of its investigation into alleged market abuse by Quindell.
Brightside rebrands as it readies for expansion
Broker Brightside has rebranded in preparation for building its own insurance portfolio rather than acting as an umbrella for other brands.
Davies promotes Kearney to group role
Davies Group liability director Suzanne Kearney has been promoted to a group-level role responsible for developing UK-wide broker nominations.
Vanuatu rocked by "monster" cyclone
Category 5 Cyclone Pam has left devastation in the Pacific island country of Vanuatu.
Lloyds' private equity house backs SSP management buyout
Lloyds Banking Group's private equity arm LDC is backing a £207m management buyout of technology house SSP.
Cyclone Marcia claims rise above A$400m
Claims from Cyclone Marcia in Queensland have risen above A$400m (£207m).
Oliver promoted to Ace Asia-Pacific role
Ace has promoted Shaun Oliver to the role of head of casualty, energy and construction, Asia-Pacific.
Insurance giants ready India investment after FDI law passed
There is expected to be a flurry of movement in the Indian insurance market following India's government decision to increase the FDI cap.
Visa delays stop Vassanelli taking interim Towergate role
Towergate has appointed Oliver Corbett as its interim chief financial officer after visa delays prevented US-based Marc Vassanelli taking on the role.
ICO raids call centre making millions of daily PPI calls
The Information Commissioner's Office has raided a call centre in Hove thought to be responsible for making millions of nuisance calls about payment protection insurance and debt management.
Ageas warns of retail job losses
Ageas is holding talks with employees about possible redundancies at its retail business.
Lexis Nexis creates 70 new jobs with Dublin data analytics centre
Technology provider Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions will create about 70 new jobs in Dublin over the next three years as part of the creation of a data analytics centre of excellence in the Irish capital.
R&Q MGA CEO exits following Marine Services sale
Nicholas Hales has today (13 March) stepped down as CEO of R&Q MGA Limited following the sale of R&Q Marine Services to Hiscox.
RSA receives approval to launch ABS
RSA has become the third insurer to link up with law firm Parabis Group to launch an alternative business structure.
Aviva's online brands to accept Pay Pal
Aviva-owned online car insurance providers Quote Me Happy and General Accident have become the first major UK insurers to accept payments by Pay Pal.
CII publishes revamped corporate chartered standards
The Chartered Insurance Institute has today (13 March) published new standards for corporate chartered status expected to come into force on 1 July.
Chubb UK operations and underwriting boss Payne departs
Chubb has confirmed the departure of UK and Ireland operations and underwriting service centre manager Stuart Payne after a 17 year stint at the firm.
Robertson Taylor exceeds £100m placed premiums
Entertainment industry broker Robertson Taylor placed total premiums of £102m for the year ended 31 December 2014; exceeding £100m for the first time.
Graham to rejoin Airmic in technical director role
Former Airmic chair and president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations Julia Graham will be joining the association as technical director from 1 May.