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Digital Insurance Strategies 2015: As it happened
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CII launches guide to hiring apprentices
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide to hiring apprentices giving employers advice including setting up an apprenticeship programme and getting government funding.
Staff buy-in major obstacle to business transformation, says Aviva boss
Winning over staff is one of the major obstacles when implementing a change programme, according to Jayne Sayer, head of IT and change at Aviva.
Dual Group recruits Bains as CUO
Former QBE director Talbir Bains has joined Dual Group as global chief underwriting officer.
Whistleblowing measures should be welcomed by insurers, says CII
Proposals to make it mandatory for all regulated firms to establish whistleblowing policies should be welcomed by the insurance industry, according to David Thomson, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Naming of Bluefin Underwriting shows 'transparency', claims MGA chief
Bluefin’s decision to name its managing general agent Bluefin Underwriting demonstrates the firm has “nothing to hide” in the distinction between broking and underwriting, according to the MGA’s boss.
Report urges EU policymakers to boost insurance access
Trade body Insurance Europe is urging policymakers to contain the cost of regulation in order to make insurance more accessible and reduce state dependency in a time of loss.
Pen Underwriting launches single TOBA
Arthur J Gallagher managing general agent brand Pen Underwriting is rolling out a single terms of business agreement marking its next step towards establishing a single underwriting entity.
Mutuals Bill awaits Royal Assent
The private member's Bill that would give mutual insurers alternative capital raising powers received its final reading in the House of Commons on 6 March and was passed with "unanimous support", according to the Association of Financial Mutuals.
Allianz's Asia-Pacific profit recovers
Allianz's operating profit in Asia-Pacific climbed 17% to €429m (£309m) last year compared with 2013.
UK could be 'leader' in drone technology with right regulation says Lords committee
The UK could become a global leader in drone technology, but regulation is needed to ensure public concern about the safety of unmanned systems does not set the industry back.
Zurich group reports stable £3bn operating profit
Zurich reported a group general insurance business operating profit of $2.89bn (£1.9bn) for the year ended 31 December 2014 which equated to 50% of its overall business operating profit.
Sompo acquires 7.8% stake in Scor
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance has acquired a 7.8% stake in French reinsurer Scor.
Blog: Cyber risk on Claims Club Asia's agenda
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Opportunities to innovate in Asia-Pacific, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield believes there is room for growth in specialty lines and product innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Marcia claims cost IAG over A$60m
Insurance Australia Group has received around 3500 claims for damage caused by Cyclone Marcia.
DfT urged to harness insurer data to inform transport policy
A Transport Select Committee report has recommended the Department for Transport works with the insurance industry to see how it can use anonymised vehicle data to inform policy.
Crawford & Company gets the CMA greenlight for GAB Robins integration
Crawford & Company this afternoon confirmed the Competition & Markets Authority had lifted the ban preventing its integration with recent acquisition GAB Robins.
Bellamy calls for Das arrangement to be referred to the regulator
Former Das employee, Philip Bellamy, has denied any wrongdoing and insisted his own conduct was “impeccable” following news of his departure.
Bupa UK sees 2014 revenue grow 5% to £2.7bn
Bupa UK has achieved a 5% revenue increase for the year ended 31 December 2014 to £2.7bn.
Travelers Europe promotes COO Wilson to CEO
Travelers Europe chief operating officer Matthew Wilson has been appointed CEO for the business.
Paymentshield secures extension to MAB distribution deal
Paymentshield has confirmed its distribution agreement with Mortgage Advice Bureau has been extended to 2017.
Towergate confirms Towergate Financial sale
SME giant Towergate has confirmed the sale of Towergate Financial to Palatine Private Equity, subject to Senior Secured Creditor consent and regulatory approval.
Friends Life grants investment opportunities but selective GI exits considered
The Friends Life deal will “accelerate” Aviva’s turnaround and enhance its ability to deliver improved cashflow and growth according to CEO Mark Wilson.