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Chubb signs Asia distribution agreement with DBS
Global P&C insurer Chubb has signed a 15 year bancassurance agreement with Singapore-based bank DBS.
Digital and Insurtech Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist has been announced for the Digital and Insurtech Awards 2017.
Pen Underwriting signs £150m capacity deal with Zurich
Exclusive: Pen Underwriting has signed a £150m long-term capacity deal with Zurich in the area of hazardous and tanker transportation.
More cost cutting for Lloyd’s, says CFO
Lloyd’s of London will remain focused on cutting costs, as the market continues to face pressure from mounting operating costs.
Digital Fineprint launches second funding round
Exclusive: Insurtech firm Digital Fineprint is negotiating a second funding round, as it gears up to release results for its first year of operation.
Marsh brings three networks together under single leadership
Marsh has brought the three networks it owns under a single leadership.
McVitie’s factory ‘resilient’ should future storms hit: RSA
RSA has worked with McVitie’s to install flood defences in its Carlisle factory following the devastation caused by Storm Desmond, to protect against any future flooding in the area.
Applied Net 2017: Applied System's Tam platform to run until migration to Epic is complete
Applied System’s Tam broker platform will run alongside its new release Epic until its customer base has fully migrated.
Applied Net 2017: Applied Systems 'not averse' to UK acquisitions
Applied Systems is "not averse" to potential acquisitions as it rolls out its Epic platform in the UK.
Lloyd’s sees 16% profit slip from ‘challenging’ conditions
Lloyd’s has seen a 16% fall in its pre-tax profits owing to “challenging” market conditions, its CEO said.
Chubb appoints Louisa Lombardo as head of diversity and inclusion of Europe, Eurasia and Africa
Chubb has appointed Louisa Lombardo as head of diversity and inclusion of Europe, Eurasia and Africa.
Charles Taylor win delegated authority contract from LMG
Charles Taylor InsureTech has been named as the London Market Groups preferred vendor for its delegated authority data project.
Intangible risk cover is the future says Pool Re CEO
The future of insurance cover lies in intangible risks, a conference of claims professionals has heard.
Dive In 2017: Overall company culture needs to be changed to generate diversity at senior level
Businesses need to change their entire culture before achieving diverse executive boards, insurers have said.
Dive in 2017: Diversity and inclusion must be authentic
Small firms needn't fear their lack of resources will make being diverse a challenge but must be authentic, a London market audience has been told.
Dive In 2017: Industry must do more to keep older talent
The insurance industry should be doing more to keep older talent in the workplace, a conference of industry professionals has heard.
Compare the Market to face probe over insurer contracts
Compare the Market has been named as the company at the centre of a legal probe by the competition watchdog.
PIB buys MGA Aqmen
PIB has bought specialist managing general agent Aqmen, its 11th acquisition in 17 months.
Lloyd's names Scor cat modeller as risk aggregation chief
Lloyd’s of London has named Scor’s EMEA catastrophe head, Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as head of risk aggregation.
Maria industry losses could total $85bn
Industry insured losses for Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean will be between $40bn and $85bn, according to AIR Worldwide.
Axis unveils £468m Novae acquisition timeline
Axis has announced the timeline for its £468m acquisition of Novae.
Competition watchdog opens legal investigation into comparison site
The competitions watchdog has opened a legal investigation into how one price comparison site has set up its contracts with insurers.
Applied Net 2017: Cyber security programmes becoming an increasing priority
Effective cyber security programmes are becoming an increasing priority for businesses as cyber-attacks grow, a conference heard.
Uber boss Breakwell takes the wheel at AA
Former Uber boss Simon Breakwell has been appointed CEO of the AA, as the company announced flat H1 results.