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Fourth Dimension looks to LV for claims role
LV third party claims head Elaine Clark has joined Fourth Dimension Innovation as claims director.
Axa bidding for Polish insurance unit, claim reports
Axa has offered between 500m PLN (£94m) and 600m PLN (£113m) for the insurance arm of MBank in Poland, according to reports.
RFIB promotes Brasier to Bermuda MD as Clark resigns
RFIB Group has promoted executive vice president Jeremy Brasier to head up its Bermudian operations.
Colahan to leave RSA for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia
Post understands Chris Colahan, CEO RSA Asia, is leaving the company to oversee a new operation for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia.
Indian select committee meets as South African firm readies investment
The long awaited insurance reforms in India have potentially moved a step closer with the first meeting of a new select committee.
Arsonist jailed following fraudulent £2m Allianz claim
Business owner Justin Hindry has been jailed for six years after he burnt down his showroom in a bid to fraudulently claim more than £2m from Allianz Insurance.
Octo MD hails Insure the Box partnership extension
Octo Telematics hopes to capitalise on the broadening pool of telematics users, following the extension of its partnership with Insure the Box, according to managing director Martin Williams.
AIG axes Cunningham Lindsey over Tutoki appointment
AIG has moved to drop Cunningham Lindsey as a loss adjuster worldwide, Post understands, following the appointment of Jane Tutoki as the claims firm’s chief executive.
Godwin promoted to COO as AIG reshapes UK executive committee
AIG has confirmed the appointment of UK and Ireland senior claims officer for property and casualty Geoff Godwin to the role of UK chief operating officer.
DWF 'to double' London headcount following Walkie Talkie move
Insurance law firm DWF has moved into the “Walkie Talkie” building at 20 Fenchurch Street amid plans to broaden its City capability.
Co-op Insurance plummets to ‘disappointing’ £7m loss
The Co-operative Insurance has swung to a £7m loss for the first half of 2014, performance described as “disappointing” by chief executive Mark Summerfield.
Google research shows 47% of motor sites failing on smartphones
47% of UK motor insurance websites are failing to offer a positive experience for consumers using smartphones, according to a white paper published by Google.
Lloyd’s chair lends support to ‘better together’ campaign
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has urged Scots to vote against independence in a referendum to be held on 18 September.
Footman James partners with Chubb on classic car cover
Towergate-owned Footman James has partnered with Chubb Insurance giving its classic car customers access to the insurer's products and services.
GAB Robins hires Webb for learning and development role
GAB Robins UK has appointed Nicola Webb as learning and development manager to lead the loss adjuster's investment in customer service.
Guy Carpenter rolls out new European hail model
Guy Carpenter has launched a probabilistic hail model for Europe.
DLG joins FTSE 100
Direct Line Group has joined the FTSE 100 Index, FTSE Group has confirmed.
ASEAN Insurance Council launches Singapore insurance summit
The first Association of South-East Asian Nations Insurance Summit will take place on 1 October in Singapore.
UK insurers risk losing customers because of poor mobile interfaces
Only 53% of UK insurer websites are deemed to present a positive experience on smartphone, according to research conducted by Google, Nielsen and GfK.
Axa to merge claims operations into one unit for start of 2015
Axa has informed staff of plans to merge its commercial lines and personal intermediary claims organisation and its personal direct and partnerships counterpart into a single claims unit by 1 January next year.
L&G engaging with Unite amid threat of industrial action over job cuts
Legal & General has vowed to work closely with Unite following suggestions by union chiefs that they may pursue industrial action following the insurance company’s decision to close its Ipswich office.
Oval International snapped up by Kaufman Financial Group
HW Kaufman Financial Group has bought Lloyd's broker Oval International which is to return to its original name, Lochain Patrick.
Insurers in the dark on potential investigator regulation
Insurers and private investigators remain uncertain on possible regulation of the sector more than a year after Home Secretary Theresa May vowed to outlaw unlicensed operators.
RFIB unveils 'strategic review' to capitalise on Lloyd's developments
RFIB chief executive Jonathan Turnball hailed “a transformational period” for the broker after it posted an increase in revenue to £41.4m for the 2013 financial year, up slightly from £41.1m for the previous twelve months.