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Ace appoints Keen as head of property for Asia
Global insurer Ace has appointed Jason Keen as the new head of property in Asia.
Biba seeks backing from other sectors for national apprenticeship proposal
Survey reveals increase in CII members willing to take on apprentices.
Chinese catastrophe insurance scheme "to be launched within a year"
Moody's expert suggests Chinese social security reforms will help launch a government backed catastrophe scheme by the end of 2014.
Hong Kong confirms first H7N9 bird flu victim
After Indonesian diagnosed, Hong Kong has isolated 17 people and placed 200 under observation after confirming its first bird flu case.
Hong Kong issues red travel alert over Bangkok
The Hong Kong government has issued a 'red' outbound travel alert on Bangkok, the second highest in a three-tier warning system.
Oval in exclusive talks over sale of financial sevices division
Oval has entered into a period of exclusivity with a national financial advisory firm with a view to concluding a sale of Oval Financial Services in early 2014.
Aviva’s David Mann appointed to Covéa role
Covéa Insurance has appointed Aviva’s David Mann as national broker development manager – a new role for the company.
Apil concerned about elimination of no win no fee system for asbestos
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has expressed concerns about the elimination of the ‘no win, no fee’ system for mesothelioma victims.
Biba urges change on SME Flood Re exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the Water Bill Scrutiny Committee to consider helping the people the bill currently excludes – particularly small businesses.
Government to work with insurers on mesothelioma plan
The Government is to work with victims’ groups and insurers representing employers to explore new ways to improve the legal process for handling claims from victims of mesothelioma, according to the courts minister.
Scottish broker GS swoops for UK General director Marshall
Independent broker GS Group has appointed UK General’s Stephen Marshall to lead the firm’s Glasgow branch team.
Ifed makes its 400th arrest
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department’s arrest tally has hit 400 after detectives detained an insurance fraudster suspect in Hampshire.
CII welcomes government apprenticeships announcement
The Chartered Insurance Institute has welcomed the Treasury’s announcement of its gateway project to help people find apprenticeships and graduate training places within insurance.
Big data tipped to drive competitive differentiation
Over 90% of senior insurance executives believe big data will drive competitive differentiation in future.
Claims Portal accused of failing third party claims administrators
The Claims Portal is failing third-party administrators, self-insurance claims handler Gallagher Bassett has claimed.
Towergate confirms Footman James acquisition
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the completion of the Footman James acquisition.
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe join forces
Kiln and Tokio Marine Europe have merged to form one insurer called Tokio Marine Kiln Group.
Endsleigh enhances its digital presence
Education insurance specialist Endsleigh has re-launched its digital offering in a bid to provide an optimised experience for mobile devices.
Higos to provide insurance to Hinkley Point contractors
Higos Insurance Services is launching bespoke insurance for any contractor involved in the building of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant in Somerset.
Government reveals details of insurance growth plan
The government has released the details of its insurance growth action plan, following months of talks with a variety of industry bodies.
Aviva and L&G join four life insurers in £25bn infrastructure pledge
Aviva and Legal and General are among the six insurers that have agreed to collectively invest £25bn in UK infrastructure over the next five years.
Towergate tipped to escape with FCA ticking off after misallocation of £15m
Auditor KPMG could find itself in the firing line for failing to spot error.
New Markerstudy bid for Brightside expected as Holman joins insurer
Markerstudy not expected to increase bid that was previously labelled ‘strange’.
Industry split on telematics data sharing amid anti-competitiveness concerns
Telematics data expected to become ‘ubiquitous’ within the next decade.