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Aquila Underwriting expands into French market
Specialist managing general agency Aquila Underwriting is setting its sights on the French corporate market with the formation of new agency We Specialty, based in Paris.
Travelers Europe targets direct channel 'growth area' with online SME offering
Travelers Europe has launched an online platform to provide insurance directly to small UK companies but remains committed to its existing model.
Research highlights growing demand for EU cross-border insurance
There is a growing demand for risks to be written on a Freedom of Service basis according to a research paper from the International Underwriting Association.
More than four in 10 workers fear claiming for compensation
A You Gov survey has found that 45% of workers in Britain fear losing their job if they take legal action against an employer.
Axa seeks to save €2.1bn by 2020
Axa is looking to "focus and transform" its business by 2020 as it seeks to boost underlying earnings per share by between 3-7% per year.
Axa targets growing Asia profits 60% within five years
Global insurer Axa wants to grow its underlying profits in Asia to €900m (£690m) by the end of 2020 from €551m last year.
Update: UKP&I and Britannia Clubs terminate merger talks
The boards of the UKP&I and Britannia Clubs have terminated discussions over the potential merger of the two clubs.
European insurance associations urge remain vote ahead of EU referendum
Twenty-one leaders of insurance and long-term savings associations across Europe have signed a letter urging a remain vote ahead of the referendum on the UK’s European Union membership on Thursday.
Aviva joins with insuretech firm Digital Risks to cover SMEs
Aviva has joined forces with insurtech firm Digital Risks to launch a monthly subscription product aimed at digitally focused start-up and SME businesses.
Lord Hunt urges Biba members to vote remain
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has asked its members to vote remain ahead of Thursday’s referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU.
Chubb appoints new head of Europe property and casualty
Chubb has announced that Paul Brooke will lead the company’s Europe property and casualty risk engineering team.
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JP Morgan appoints new EMEA head of insurance
JP Morgan Asset Management has promoted Stefan Lummert to EMEA head of insurance.
HomeServe appoints Ford as COO
Johnathan Ford has been appointed to group chief operating officer of HomeServe.
Mumsnet founder appointed to Admiral board
Justine Roberts, the founder of Mumsnet, has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Admiral Insurance.
Neon expands into Bermuda
The specialist Lloyd’s insurer is growing its international footprint and access to both the Bermudian and US markets.
East coast storms to cost Australia's insurers A$235m
According to the Insurance Council of Australia June's east coast storms will cost insurers A$235m (£120m) in claims.
Chubb's Burrell moves from Australia to Singapore
Liam Burrell previously Chubb's property and casualty manager of South Australia has taken on a similar role in Singapore.
Markel appoints Bhav Desai as head of professional indemnity
Markel has appointed Bhav Desai as head of professional indemnity following predecessor David Sawyer's appointment to managing director of professional and financial risks.
Zurich sells Taiwan GI operations
Zurich has sold its general insurance operations in Taiwan to the country's largest car distributor Hotai Motor for an undisclosed sum.
Swinton Insurance unveils concept branch in Preston to provide great flexibility
Swinton Insurance has unveiled a new concept branch in Preston, Lancashire, following a wide-ranging strategic review of the business.
Inet3 launches flood cover for non-standard home risks
Specialist property managing general agent Inet3 has launched non-standard home risks cover on Flood Re, with the support of a new learning hub for brokers.
Allianz to acquire Zurich Assurances Maroc for €244m
A binding agreement has been announced for Allianz to acquire Zurich Assurances Maroc, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance in Morocco, for €244m (£192m).
Elite Insurance and QMetric sign five year deal
Elite Insurance has signed a fresh five year deal with QMetric, owner of the Policy Expert brand.