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Comprehensive motor prices inching upwards says Towers Watson
The average cost of a new comprehensive motor policy in the UK has increased for the first time since 2011, according to Towers Watson, rising £3 to £582 in the third quarter of 2014.
Hong Kong insurance community celebrates at inaugural awards
Over 300 people attended the first Hong Kong Insurance Awards last night at the Harbour Grand Hotel, North Point.
Axa and Allianz lead insurance global brand race, says Interbrand
Axa is 53rd in the latest Best Global Brand rankings with Allianz only two places behind according to international brand consultant Interbrand.
AIG appoints Spaan as president and CEO Hong Kong
Rudi Spaan, head of broker and client management, Asia-Pacific at AIG to take on additional country roles.
Axa puts 31 jobs at risk with commercial direct restructure
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has restructured its commercial direct business resulting in 31 roles being placed on notice of redundancy.
Video: Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian
Having cemented its commitment to the UK by moving headquarters from Chicago to London, Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian told Post news editor Callum Brodie how his firm intends to operate in the UK, what lies ahead in terms of acquisitions, and…
Government's road safety approach criticised as insurers probe 'grey fleet' challenge
The current government is “not ambitious about road safety”, according to the Parliamentary Advisory Council For Transport Safety executive director David Davies.
LV Broker launches three commercial products
LV Broker has expanded its commercial products offering to include manufacturers, wholesalers and leisure insurance.
Brokerslink expands Eastern European and African footprint
Brokerslink has expanded its Eastern European and African presence and has announced the incorporation of its holding company.
JLT looks to CFC for facilities boss
CFC commercial director Neill Cotton has joined JLT Re in London as facilities division head.
Biba to focus on brokers' 'core beliefs' at 2015 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has chosen "delivering our promise" as the theme of its 2015 conference to be held one week after the general election.
AIA, JLT, Lloyd's, Prudential to speak at Asia analytics event
Key figures in the insurance community will be speaking at Insurance Data Analytics Asia on 14 October in Hong Kong.
Biba prioritising sharing economy as 2015 manifesto issue
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed its support for the sharing economy by its intention to include it in its 2015 manifesto.
Allianz's Miller to lead insurance surveyors body
Allianz Commercial's Andy Miller has been appointed chair of the Association of Insurance Surveyors.
Swinton acquires Sunderland broker
Swinton has acquired Sunderland-based broker Thompson Insurance Consultants following the retirement of its owner.
RSA Scandinavia director Wilson-Brown to become More Than MD
RSA has named its Scandinavian operation’s strategy, marketing and customer director Phil Wilson-Brown as managing director of its More Than brand.
ANV appoints two to consumer products team
ANV has grown its consumer products team with two hires including Sanjay Vara who joins as consumer products head.
Willis completes acquisition of Sweden's Max Matthiessen
Willis has completed its acquisition of a 75% controlling stake in Swedish insurance adviser Max Matthiessen.
Alan & Thomas grows footprint with Dorchester acquisition
Alan & Thomas has bought Casterbridge Insurance in Dorchester, the broker's second acquisition in the area in two months.
Lloyd's market missing out on up to £200m of loss fund cash
Research conducted by service provider Ambant has shown that between £175m and £200m of loss fund cash is sitting dormant across the Lloyd's market.
Rentguard ‘confident’ over Towergate commission dispute
Rentguard is confident of victory in a dispute with Towergate, in which it has alleged the broker has not paid hundreds of thousands of pounds of commissions following a dispute over new business.
Markel buying German travel broker MDT
Markel is to purchase Frankfurt-based managing general agent and broker MDT, which focuses on the German travel sector.
Australian Lloyd's coverholder Mobius appoints general manager
Stuart Warden has been promoted to general manager at Lloyd's coverholder Mobius Underwriting Australasia, part of SLE Holdings.
Hong Kong moves to 'high risk' in Civil Risk Index
The Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong have led a global risk analytics company to move Hong Kong to 'high risk' in its Civil Unrest Index.