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Haste appointed Lloyd's deputy chairman
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste has been unveiled as Lloyd's' new deputy chairman for a three-year term from 1 November.
Howden recruits claims head for international casualty
Howden Insurance Brokers is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Owens as claims director for its financial institutions and international casualty divisions.
Aviva engineering team joins Fusion
A team of senior engineering underwriters and development professionals has left Aviva to join Towergate-owned Fusion Insurance Services.
Xuber targets bigger US market share following latest appointment
Xchanging's re-launched insurance software business Xuber has appointed Michael Kulp as vice president of sales, where he will join the recently expanded US sales team amid plans to increase the firm's share of the American market.
Howden poaches Paragon International claims director Owens
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed former Paragon International claims director Martin Owens as claims director for the firm's financial institutions and international casualty divisions.
APC to take plunge into specialist motor underwriting market
APC is preparing to move into the specialist motor underwriting market with the launch of a public hire taxi product early next month.
"Largest Atlantic hurricane on record" could bring losses of up to $15bn, warns AIR
Insured losses from Sandy to onshore properties in the US will be between $7bn and $15bn, AIR Worldwide has estimated.
Coface appoint Bourgeois to replace outgoing MD
Credit insurer Coface has found a replacement for UK & Ireland MD Xavier Denecker in the shape of Frédéric Borgeois, group finance and reinsurance director.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories on www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Storms and strikes among biggest concerns for insurers
Catastrophic acts of violence, mining strike contagion, unexpected 'perfect storms' and a nation paralysed by cyber terrorism are among the biggest risks facing the insurance industry, according to Willis Group.
Sandy heading for Pennsylvania and Canada
After making landfall on the east coast on Monday night, post-tropical cyclone Sandy is forecast to head towards Canada via Pennsylvania and New York State.
Sandy wreaks havoc in New York subway
The New York subway faces unprecedented challenges after flooding caused by post-tropical cyclone Sandy.
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Law firm warns of Sandy coverage gaps
Insurers may struggle to define causes of damage following Sandy's landfall in New York, while the duration of the storm could limit reinsurance cover.
Munich Re Foundation report highlights 200% rise in microinsurance
A new study of African microinsurance markets, published by Making Finance Work For Africa and Munich Re Foundation, found that the number of low-income households benefiting from insurance services has grown by over 200% in three years to more than 44…
Zurich to re-launch HNW travel product before end of the year
Zurich has revealed plans to re-launch its high net worth travel insurance product, in a move which coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the firm's Zurich Private Clients HNW business.
Bluefin expands commercial division
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Simon Hoare as executive director.
Higos criticises "ludicrous" gender directive
Higos Insurance Services has branded the EU gender directive as "ludicrous", arguing that it will penalise women drivers when it comes into force on 21 December.
Allianz and Covéa to appeal against RSA subrogration ruling
Allianz and Covéa have lodged an application to appeal against the High Court's judgement in favour of RSA's motor subrogation costs model.
Ace hires Zotti to develop Italian consumer lines
Ace Group has recruited Renato Zotti as director of accident and health, life and travel in Italy as the firm continues to invest in consumer lines insurance propositions for the Italian market.
RTA Portal extension presents "minefield" of deadlines, says Garwyn
Garwyn's chief executive has said that the 20-page draft pre-action protocol for the RTA Portal extension to cover EL and PL claims is "in danger of becoming too complex to be workable".
UK General hires former Zurich man for niche motor role
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy, pictured, to a new role developing niche motor products.
Allianz raises profit expectations for 2012
Allianz has raised its 2012 full-year operating profit expectations to over €9bn, assuming a normal business development during the rest of the year.
Sri Lankan minister moves to appease privatisation fears over state insurer listings
State-run insurers in Sri Lanka will be listed at the Colombo Stock Exchange by 2016, it was announced in parliament.