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Axis Capital axes retail division in Australia
Axis Capital has decided to close down its Australian retail insurance operations.
McLarens bolsters northern presence with Leeds casualty unit
Loss adjuster McLarens has launched a northern casualty unit to focus on developing its casualty business in the north of England and in Scotland.
Autonet increases profit by 13.1% in 2014
Autonet has reported operating profit of £9.5m for the year ending 31 December 2014, up from £8.4m over the course of 2013.
Claims Event: Live blog
The Claims Event took place in London on Thursday (8 October). If you want to see the best moments of the day, go through our feed.
QBE's private prosecution sees fraudster jailed
A fraudster has been given a 12 month custodial sentence as a result of a private prosecution launched by QBE.
Claimant on hunger strike outside DLG offices in Bromley
A disgruntled Direct Line Group customer has said he is willing to die outside the firm's Bromley office in a dispute over claims.
Bluefin commercial boss Thornton to reunite with Bruce at GRP
Bluefin commercial head Neil Thornton has been appointed as managing director of Global Risk Partners’ retail broking business.
Willis completes PMI Health Group deal
Willis Group has completed the acquisition of PMI Health Group, the UK-based healthcare adviser and broker.
Alan Corney handed Lockton MENA role
Lockton has named Alan Corney as regional retail CEO for the Middle East and North Africa.
Board-level influence of risk managers growing
The level of influence of risk managers at board level appears to be growing, according to a survey by Ace European Group.
Inaugural terror reinsurance event launched in London
Pool Re has announced the inaugural Congress for National Terrorism reinsurance Pools event in London later this month.
Risk modelling should have foreseen VW scandal, claims Russell Group
Volkswagen’s industrial-scale emissions fraud could have been better assessed using state-of-the-art scenario modelling.
Volkswagen to begin recall in January 2016
Troubled motor manufacturer Volkswagen will begin recalling cars that have been fitted with emission test-cheating software in January next year.
Harmer to succeed Wilkins as IAG CEO
Peter Harmer, CEO of IAG Labs, is to become managing director and CEO of Insurance Australia Group on 16 November.
FCA to introduce ban on pre-ticked add-ons from April 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority will ban the sale of insurance add-ons via pre-ticked boxes from April 2016 after a consultation found that customers were overpaying by as much as £200m per year for additional products.
Ferma 2015: Willis launches motor risk forecasting tool
Willis has launched a tool that allows risk managers to forecast third party motor risk across Europe.
Postscript: 8 October 2015
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Ferma 2015: Insurance Act guide published for Ferma members
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has today (6 October) published a guide for its members on the implications of the Insurance Act 2015.
Insurers need to act fast to take advantage of connected homes opportunity
Insurers need to act now or risk losing out on the significant opportunity provided by the rapid emergence of connected homes, CP Consulting has urged.
Ferma 2015: Businesses say cyber is the greatest threat
Cyber and IT-related risks are the most likely to occur and carry the greatest potential impact on operations, according to the 2015 International Business Resiliency Survey, jointly conducted by Marsh and the Disaster Recovery Institute International.
Ferma 2015: Ferma to forge relationship with systems provider Axco
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations is to partner with Axco Insurance Information Services to give its member associations access to Axco's database of global regulatory requirements.
Ferma 2015: Ferma appoints first CEO as Bindelle exits
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has appointed Typhaine Beaupérin as its first CEO following the departure of executive director Florence Bindelle.
Ferma 2015: Lloyd's and Ferma to launch ‘masters' training programme
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and Lloyd's today (6 October) launched the third edition of their joint professional development programme, including a masters' day for experienced risk managers.
Career Development: Allianz scholars celebrate graduation
Allianz’s Scholarship Programme, which actively supports brokers to achieve their Chartered Insurance Institute Diploma in Insurance in 18 months, celebrated the graduation of its first intake of personal lines scholars with a special event hosted by…