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RSA completes sale of Mexico business
RSA has completed the sale of its operations in Mexico to Suramericana, the Colombia-based insurance subsidiary of Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana.
UK's Hertzell urges Australia's insurers to share data to prevent fraud
David Hertzell, head of a UK government taskforce on insurance fraud, has urged Australia's insurers to share data to help reduce fraud.
In Depth: Wearable Tech: More science fact than fiction, but is there a wearable future for insurers?
As wearable tech becomes more mainstream, what are the risks for the industry?
Career development: DAS Law launches graduate academy with focus on PI litigation
Bristol-based DAS Law is launching an academy to offer practical, hands-on legal experience for law graduates and post graduates in the region
Claims Awards Asia: An inspirational win for Bajaj Allianz
Praveen Chhajed, vice president and head of non-motor claims at Indian insurer Bajaj Allianz, reflects on winning two awards at the Claims Awards Asia last year.
Independent Insurance: Reflections on the failure fifteen years on
Jonathan Swift speaks to former employees about the business and its legacy.
Penny Black's Social World - June 2016
Charity chops, dangerous driving and a rogue rouge
Aviva’s Tom Gardiner to chair IFB’s technical board
Tom Gardiner, head of fraud at Aviva, will take the lead on the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s technical board, replacing Richard Davies.
PE house Livingbridge exits broker Kingsbridge as Dunedin buys in
Broker Kingsbridge Risk Solutions has been acquired in a buyout by UK mid-market private equity house Dunedin.
Allianz launches car sharing insurance cover
Allianz will offer insurance cover to drivers who rent out their vehicle to strangers via the car sharing app RideLink.
Broker Network launches ‘masterclass’ for organic growth
Broker Network has launched a two-year masterclass on how to get organic growth, for smaller broking firms.
‘On demand’ insurance launched for learner drivers
A new ‘on demand’ learner driver insurance has launched, which allows customers to book policy days via a smartphone app.
People: I work in insurance: Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore is a veterinary consultant at RSA, helping take care of the nation’s pets
XL Catlin supports Nexus in Asia
London-headquartered specialty MGA Nexus Underwriting has signed a three year underwriting capacity deal with XL Catlin for its Asia office.
Martin Senn, former CEO of Zurich, dies at 59
Zurich's former global CEO Martin Senn has died after committing suicide last Friday (27 May) according to his family.
Munich Re's Ergo buys 40% stake in Thailand insurer
Munich Re-owned insurer Ergo has agreed to buy a 40.3% stake in Thailand-based Thaisri Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
People: My other life: Joe Gooden, ES Risks - Club DJ
From Ibiza to Biba, senior broker Joe has taken his love for DJ-ing around the world
People: Rising star - Kelly Morris, Covéa
Covéa senior manager for home and commercial Kelly Morris believes anything is possible
In Depth: Terrorism - Protecting the City: is the market prepared for a terror threat?
Should the insurance industry be scenario testing to ready itself for the future?
Tech Mahindra acquires software provider Target Group
Digital transformation consultants Tech Mahindra have agreed to acquire UK-based Target Group, buying 100% of the shares which have an enterprise value of £112m.
Axa UK must innovate, says incoming CEO Amanda Blanc
Amanda Blanc is putting innovation towards the top of her priorities as she takes the reins at Axa UK, just six months on from starting her last promotion, running general insurance for UK & Ireland at the global insurer.
TT Club GWP slides, COR rises to 94.4% in ‘normal year’
TT Club reported a drop in gross written premium and a weaker combined operating ratio for 2015, following an up-tick in large claims from events such as the Tianjin explosion.
Watchstone CEO asks the insurance industry for ‘level playing field’
Watchstone CEO Indro Mukerjee has urged the insurance industry to give the group formerly known as Quindell a ‘chance’ and let it move away from its history.
Towergate to close retail operations at Milton Keynes office amid wider cost cutting
Towergate has confirmed it will close its retail operations at its Milton Keynes office, just a day after CEO David Ross announced his team had identified an additional £7m in savings.