News
Capita and Apollo Global Management make bids for Xchanging
Xchanging has received takeover approaches from Capita and Apollo Global Management, the company has told the London Stock Exchange.
Financial services sector ‘most frustrating' for customer service
Nearly a quarter of UK consumers have ranked the financial services sector as the most frustrating in terms of customer service.
Regulators agree capital requirements for world's nine largest insurers
The world's largest insurers will need to ensure they are holding more capital after a G20 Financial Stability Board-sponsored assessment.
CII warns apprenticeship levy risks ‘damaging the profession'
The government's apprenticeship levy needs to address skill gaps by sector, rather than through arbitrary numerical targets, the Chartered Insurance Institute claims.
Government opens evidence call for CMC review
The government has today (2 October) launched a call for evidence for a fundamental independent review into the way claims management companies are regulated.
Dual appoints Allianz's Booth as non-executive chairman
Hyperion has appointed Clem Booth as non-executive chairman of its underwriting arm, Dual.
McLarens Aviation lands in China
McLarens Aviation has opened a Beijing office, following the appointment of its first Chinese national surveyor, Dennis Shoulei Dong.
The County Group acquires Brady & Jones
The County Group has acquired Welsh broker Brady & Jones for an undisclosed amount.
Quarter of UK drivers confused by motor insurance coverage
More than 8.7 million UK drivers do not understand what motor insurance cover they have, according to research from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Quiz of the week - 2 October 2015
It's quiz time. Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news.
FCA mulling deadline for PPI complaints
The Financial Conduct Authority is to consult on the introduction of a deadline for consumers intending to make a payment protection insurance complaint.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2015: Scott Clayton and Aviva among winners
Scott Clayton, claims fraud and investigations manager at Zurich, was cheered to the stage when he won the achievement award at the 2015 Fraud Awards last night.
Willis sells stake in Miller to US giant
BB&T IHC International is buying a 16.9% stake in Miller Insurance from Willis for an undisclosed sum.
Tan takes on MPI Generali CEO role
Malaysia's MPI Generali Insurans has appointed veteran Oliver Tan as its CEO.
Swiss Re's insurance arm buys Australian aviation business
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has bought the whole of Assetinsure Holdings' aviation business for an undisclosed sum.
Parabis in talks with Davies over sale of loss adjusting businesses
Parabis Group is in talks to sell its liability and property loss adjusting businesses to Davies Group, Post understands, amid a strategic review by the legal and professional services organisation.
Chilton focused on moving Gallagher away from ‘opportunistic' M&A
Arthur J Gallagher International CEO Grahame Chilton wants to change the broker's M&A tactics to become more strategic following its previous "opportunistic" approach.
Biba teams up with Syndicate DTW1991 for holiday travel scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's holiday travel scheme has been transferred to Syndicate DTW1991 at Lloyd's.
Markerstudy completes fifth 2015 acquisition with AA Autowindshields deal
Auto Windscreens has completed its acquisition of AA Autowindshields resulting in 200 staff joining the Markerstudy group.
OIM Underwriting enveloped into Pen brand
OIM Underwriting has rebranded to Pen Underwriting with the OIM teams known as Pen Delegated Soultions.
Lloyd's broker ATL eyes team and client captures following rebrand
The business formerly known as Atlantic (UK) Brokers is making a concerted push into the energy market after rebranding at ATL Marine & Energy.
CFC to offer clients free Cyber Essentials
Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC will provide its clients with free Cyber Essentials certification through its newly launched cyber portal.
Allianz names new loss adjuster panel following FCA review
Allianz has announced its new panel of loss adjusters following a thorough tender process.
GRP's property owners MGA secures HDI Gerling-led capacity deal
Global Risk Partners’ property owners managing general agent European Property Underwriting has secured a capacity arrangement led by HDI Gerling, with major co/reinsurance input from Liberty Mutual Insurance and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.