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GLP unveils legal expenses product for marine market
General Legal Protection has launched an innovative legal expenses and assistance product for the marine market after working closely with boat insurance specialist Bishop Skinner Marine.
AIA boss Wilson tipped to take Aviva CEO job
The former chief executive of Asian life insurer AIA is the favourite to take the up the chief executive position at Aviva, according to the Financial Times.
Ex-Brit underwriter takes on property role at Argo International
Argo International has appointed former Brit Insurance underwriter Neil Russell as class underwriter for property.
Apil challenges MoJ portal plans
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has started a process that could lead to a judicial review into planned reforms of the Road Traffic Accident Portal.
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Charles Taylor cements solid profits in bid to drive down group debt
International professional services provider Charles Taylor released an interim management statement this morning, reaffirming a commitment to implement its run-off strategy by acquiring offshore life insurers in run-off.
Allianz Commercial strengths Maidstone office
Allianz Commercial has made two new appointments to its Maidstone branch.
Aria expands assistance offering with Japan deal
Aria Assistance has signed an agreement with Emergency Assistance Japan to extend its global network to locations where it is currently not present.
Lack of cyber liability cover may lead to fines for libellous Twitter users
Individuals without cyber liability cover who use social media such as Twitter to make baseless defamatory statements could end up being hit in the pocket.
Former Axis chairman could start Asian insurer
Axis Capital founder John Charman is planning to return to the insurance industry, possible through the creation of an Asian insurance company.
Vela MD among redundancies
The managing director of Oval-owned underwriting agency Vela is among seven staff to lose their jobs as part of a plan to "simplify" the operation and secure its future.
Liberty to cut 285 Irish jobs
Liberty Insurance, the company which took over Quinn after it went into administration, is to make 285 Irish staff redundant.
LV Broker teams up with specialist home insurance provider
LV Broker has launched its ABC home insurance product on Insure 4 Retirement.
Amice welcomes EC report on European mutuals
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe welcomed the publication of the European Commission’s report on the current situation of mutual in Europe today.
MoJ: Discount rate review on track
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed the second part of the discount rate consultation is on schedule to be issued before the end of the year.
MoJ reforms spark Questgates mediation pilot with Validus
Questgates has launched a pilot scheme with Validus of their Go2 Mediation service developed to provide an online liability mediation service, ahead of the incoming Ministry of Justice reforms.
US firm invests in Health Claims Bureau
Healthcare and risk management specialist Health Claims Bureau has signed an investment deal with US specialist Professional Disability Associates.
Solvency II can be good for captives, Aon says
The Solvency II regulatory framework presents challenges for parent organisations and their captives structures, but it can also bring benefits, according to Markus Mende, Aon Risk Consulting's group managing director.
AMICE backs European Commission report on mutuals
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe has praised a European Commission study into mutuals for highlighting their value in light of European economic instability and the financial crisis.
Willis Group moves to one IT platform
Willis Re has moved 500 of its international employees onto one single software platform for the first time.
MMA to implement Cameleon software
French mutual insurance firm MMA Group will implement Cameleon Software’s configure, price, quote technology in a bid to help modernise its information systems and improve business agility.
Willis implements Sequel software in UK and India
Willis Re, the reinsurance arm of global broker Willis, has implemented Sequel’s Eclipse broking software.
Liberty to axe Irish jobs
Liberty Insurance is to shed 285 jobs in Irish offices on both sides of the border.
AIR: entire neighbourhoods hit by Sandy surge
AIR Worldwide has issued a report on the damage patterns caused by superstorm Sandy in the coastal communities of Rhode Island and Connecticut.