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Chartis re-jig creates three world regions
Chartis is splitting itself into three major geographic areas: the Americas; Asia; plus Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Martha Gorman joins Dual Ireland
Dual Ireland has expanded its Dublin-based team with the appointment of Martha Gorman as development underwriter for financial lines.
AIA tipped to make $6bn ING bid
AIA Group may make a bid for the $6bn Asian insurance operations of ING Groep, according to reports.
Swiss Re names Michel Liès as CEO
Swiss Re global partnerships chairman Michel Liès is to replace Stefan Lippe, pictured, as group chief executive officer effective from 1 February 2012.
Career development: Bluefin recruits in Glasgow
Broker Bluefin has opened a new office in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, creating nine new jobs.
Career development: LV creates Bristol roles
LV is expanding its Bristol-based operations, creating 50 new roles in the city. The insurer, which employs 500 people in Bristol, is boosting its customer service division and will to bring in the new staff during the first quarter of this year, with…
Career development: Aspen gains chartered status
Aspen Risk Management has been granted chartered status.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Hyperion courts Windsor as it takes firm steps towards flotation
The proposed acquisition of Lloyd’s broker Windsor by international broking and underwriting group Hyperion could lead to additional takeover deals in 2012, and would bolster the latter’s chances of initial public offering success, following confirmation…
Aon London HQ move will bolster City’s position
Aon’s decision to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to London could bolster the City’s position as a major insurance capital.
Government must pass whiplash legislation quickly claim insurers
Insurers have backed calls for legislation, if something is to be done quickly about spiralling whiplash claims in the UK.
News analysis: Insurers and reinsurers must start to focus on emerging ‘peak’ risks
Natural catastrophes: Will previous ‘cold spots’ be targeted by insurers and reinsurers?
Market moves: Insurers and consultants up the pace
As the insurance sector settles into 2012 its activity in the recruitment space has gathered momentum. Insurers had a busy week, with Markel, Mitsui Sumitomo and Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance bringing in fresh faces. Brokers, meanwhile, had another…
Law report: Detrimental treatment of whistleblowers must be influenced by protected disclosure
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Failure to diagnose rheumatic fever contributed to stroke
This law report has been contributed by national law firm errymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Overtaking driver held liable
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berryman Lace Mawer.
Expert analysis: Gender confusion
European Commission guidelines provide scant clarity on what is, and isn’t, deemed ‘new’, says Mathew Rutter.
Thai cat fund given green light by regulator
The Office of Insurance Commision, Thailand’s insurance regulator, has passed a resolution to establish a 50bn baht (€1.2bn) catastrophe fund for floods, windstorms and earthquakes.
Axa report reveals mixed emotions for 2012 among SMEs
SME bosses across the UK are approaching 2012 with mixed outlooks concerning turnover, profitability and recruitment plans, according to a report published by Axa Commercial Lines.
Air bag DNA foils insurance scam
Former police detectives working for Hastings Direct have helped secure the six month conviction of a 41 year old teacher for insurance fraud.
Consultation poses questions over premium liability
A Law Commission review of the rules governing who is liable for the payment of premium to insurers could change the current dynamic between insurers and insurance brokers, according to a law firm.
Hannover Re could face €10m Costa Concordia claim
Hannover Re expects a damage claim of at least €10m from the Costa Concordia wreck, according to reports.
Markerstudy on good terms with Endsleigh despite settlement
Markerstudy continues to have an “amicable and professional relationship” with Endsleigh following a multi-million pound out of court settlement between the two firms, according to Markerstudy underwriting director Gary Humphreys.
Prime grows Leeds office
Prime Professions, has appointed Michael Eardley, a new associate director in the Leeds office.