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Biba gets Continuing Professional Development accreditation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has received Continuing Professional Development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Lithuanian insurance market to grow at least 6% in 2013
Lithuanian insurers can expect the non-life sector to grow by up to 7% this year owing to the increased spending power of its citizens, RSA said today.
WEF report warns on 'collision course' of economic and environmental challenges
Ahead of its annual meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum has warned that global economic problems risk sapping the ability to tackle pressing environmental challenges.
Generali secures full control of CEE joint venture
Generali will take full control of eastern European insurer Generali PPF Holding after buying out joint venture partner PPF Group, the firm said today.
Afghan finance minister outlines plans for compulsory commercial insurance
No business will be able to operate in Afghanistan without insuring their property, according to a new report.
Insurance industry slams Dispatches allegations
The insurance industry has defended itself against accusations made by Channel 4's Dispatches programme last night that insurers "maximise profit at the expense of doing what's best for the consumer".
Allianz report highlights year-over-year rise in ship losses
Twelve months on from the Costa Concordia incident, a new Allianz report shows that 106 ship losses were reported worldwide in the year to 25 November 2012.
Global Aerospace opens Cologne office
Global Aerospace has hired Joerg Jakobs to lead a new branch office in Cologne, Germany.
Nexus trading platforms unveil new underwriting partners
Nexus Underwriting Management has introduced new underwriting partners for its Lloyd's trading platforms Nexus Financial Products and Nexus Professional Risks.
Towergate recruits Aviva's Leonard as private clients director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director from Aviva, where he had served as underwriting manager of the high net worth team since 2009.
Human error remains 'core challenge' in bid to reduce maritime losses
An Allianz report into annual ship losses has identified human error as the "core challenge" in reducing annual maritime losses, which last year increased to 106 from 91 in 2011.
Aviva swoops for RSA's Penwarden for commercial CUO role
Aviva has recruited RSA group speciality director Susan Penwarden to serve as chief underwriting officer for commercial corporate and speciality lines.
Polish law firm OKW joins global legal network Insuralex
Olczak-Klimek van der Kroft Węgiełek has been elected as a Polish member of independent global insurance law network Insuralex.
Argo launches first sidecar
Argo Group International has set up its first sidecar in the form of Harambee Re for the 2013 accident year.
HSBC's Ping An stake sale in trouble
A Thai bid to buy HSBC's 15.6% stake in Chinese life insurer Ping An could be in trouble.
Some European insurers still value for money, says Westhouse
Despite the broader pan-European insurance sector delivering among the worst total returns over the past decade, some management teams are still adding value, Westhouse said in a note today.
Insurance Europe welcomes dialogue between EU and US on regulation
Trade body Insurance Europe has praised the dialogue between EU and US policymakers on insurance regulatory issues.
Zurich makes Impossible appearance on the silver screen
Zurich Insurance has engaged in film product placement for the first time by featuring in two scenes of new blockbuster The Impossible.
Autoglass launches loyalty reward scheme with Aviva
Autoglass and Aviva have joined forces to reward the insurer's policyholders with benefits at the point of service.
Admiral follows home market entry with RICS tie-up
Admiral has followed its soft launch of home insurance by signing a deal with the Building Cost Information Service of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Ace's Andrade appointed COO for overseas insurance
Juan Andrade, Ace's division president for global personal lines and small commercial insurance, has been appointed to the additional post of chief operating officer for the firm's overseas general insurance business.
Former Aviva director Winslow joins AIG
AIG has named Adam Winslow as its new UK distribution director from 14 January.
Questgates joins oil spill response association
Questgates has joined the UK Spill Association as an associate member, becoming the first loss adjuster in its ranks.
CII to offer more international-only qualifications
The Chartered Insurance Institute has broadened its options for international insurance agents with new international-only qualifications.