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Walkie Talkie developers could face nuisance claims as car melts
The developers behind 20 Fenchurch Street, also known as the Walkie Talkie building, could face nuisance claims after the sun’s reflection off the building melted parts of a car.
Clients of rogue PIs urged to seek legal advice
Clients of rogue private investigators have been urged to take legal advice as the Information Commissioner’s Office launches an investigation into the firms.
Miller names JLT partner as senior energy claims specialist
Miller has recruited Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s partner and head of energy claims to serve as a senior claims specialist on its own energy team.
Axa pulls out of pet insurance market
Axa Direct and Partnerships is looking for an insurer to take over its pet insurance client base after deciding to stop offering the product
Skuld grows Lloyd's cargo operation
Marine insurer Skuld has bolstered its cargo unit with a new hire and an internal promotion.
Skuld boosts cargo team with new duo
Marine insurer Skuld has bolstered its cargo operation with a new hire and an internal promotion.
90 jobs go at Direct Line Glasgow as first part of cost-cutting exercise
Direct Line is to axe 90 roles in Glasgow as part of cost-cutting measures announced last June.
Biba chooses Questgates for valuation facility
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed specialist loss adjuster Questgates as its preferred partner to manage its new valuation facility.
Moody's unveils Dubai insurance team
Rating agency Moody’s has launched a dedicated insurance analytics team in the United Arab Emirates, centred in Dubai.
Canopius appoints HR head
Canopius Group has named Barbara Turner group head of human resources.
Miller appoints new marketing director
International insurance, professional and investment group Thomas Miller has appointed Kevin Sweet as group marketing director.
Markel swoops for Marketform marine claims boss
Markel has bolstered its marine claims operation with the recruitment of Marketform’s head of marine claims.
Willis in bid to acquire Towers Watson
Willis is said to be in the race of acquiring Towers Watson’s reinsurance arm, according to reports.
Beazley launches emergency evacuation product
Beazley has launched an emergency evacuation cover product to assist in the case of kidnappings, natural disasters and political risk.
Hong Kong premiums grew 14.5% in first half
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance says the industry grew 14.5% in the first half of 2013, with total gross premiums for the end of June at HK$143.7bn ($18.5bn).
Ashgrove acquires Manchester-based broker
Ashgrove Insurance has bought Manchester-based broker Lloyd Howard Insurance Services.
Chinese insurer sets up joint funds venture
China Life Insurance is the first insurer to utilise new rules allowing Chinese insurance companies to set-up a fund management company offering public mutual funds to retail and institutional investors.
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" Law Society PI comments
The British Insurance Brokers' Association today described the Law Society's recent comments on solicitors professional indemnity cover as ‘ill-informed’ and ‘self-promoting’.
ICO to investigate firms who hired rogue PIs
The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched an investigation into the blue-chip companies accused of hiring rogue private investigators.
Charles Taylor expands Middle Eastern operations
Charles Taylor has acquired a stake in Saudi Arabian loss adjuster Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company.
Agria Pet Insurance unveils new MD
Agria Pet Insurance has appointed Simon Wheeler as managing director, the former head of sales and marketing at the firm.
Aon recruits Marsh Energy MD
Aon has named Marsh Energy managing director Robert Robinson as the leader of its global energy risk engineering team.
Oamps launches fleet product for haulage market
Specialist schemes provider Oamps has launched a new fleet product for the UK haulage market.
First Title strengthens commercial real estate team
First Title Insurance has announced the appointment of four new commercial underwriters to its commercial real estate team.