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Mitsui hires marine liability underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has hired David Carr as a class underwriter in its marine liability division.
Mitsui Sumitomo appoints class underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s is aiming to grow its marine liability underwriting book following the appointment of Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Skuld launches dedicated superyacht insurance product
Marine insurers Skuld has formed Skuld\Yacht dedicated exclusively to the protection and indemnity needs of superyacht owners.
NY governor demands quicker Sandy response from insurers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered loss adjusters to visit properties damaged by super storm Sandy within six business days instead of 15.
Cunningham Lindsey puts restoration companies on standby in St Asaph
Cunningham Lindsey this week dispatched property adjusters and surveyors to the flooded Welsh city of St Asaph this week.
Skuld bosses to lead new superyacht insurance service
Marine insurer Skuld has formed Skuld\Yacht, a new service dedicated exclusively to the protection and indemnity needs of superyacht owners.
Defra lost hundreds of flood insurance letters, says Hull MP
Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North, said the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has lost 300 letters from Hull residents which raised concerns over the future of insurance cover in risk flood areas.
Ceta promotes O’Hara to business development manager
General insurance network Ceta Insurance has appointed James O'Hara to business development manager.
Sart poaches marine underwriter from Ace HK
Sart Underwriting, a Lloyd's coverholder based in Hong Kong, has hired Larry Kwok as chief marine underwriter.
Aria Assistance unveils partnership with EAJ
Hot on the heels of its partnership with Globemed, Aria Assistance has revealed a new deal with Emergency Assistance Japan.
Job cuts will not affect broker service, says DLG
Direct Line Group’s broker facing insurance brand NIG has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its regional footprint despite revealing around 160 roles were at risk.
Aviva jobs cuts to drive service improvement
Restructuring announced at Aviva is being driven by planned improvements to customer service in its property repairs offering.
Cashin joins Kennedys HK
Peter Cashin has joined law firm Kennedys’ corporate and commercial group in Hong Kong.
DLG proposing 236 role cuts
Newly floated insurer Direct Line Group is set to begin the second phase of its cost cutting programme and has put 236 roles at risk.
Aviva puts 120 Sheffield jobs at risk
Aviva has announced that 120 roles in its Sheffield-based Asprea property claims centre are at risk as the insurer plans to simplify its claims process.
Ace study highlights business travel risk
The increasingly globalised business environment is driving concern about business travel risk among European companies, according to research published by Ace Group.
CII issues equality and diversity good practice guidance
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a new equality and diversity good practice guide for members, employers and the insurance and financial services professions to raise awareness and encourage best practice.
ABI’s Dalton slams claimant lawyers on Laspo review
The Association of British Insurers’ head of motor and liability James Dalton has condemned calls for a review of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
Groupama passes £3m in declined motor premiums
Groupama Insurances has returned more than £3m in premiums through cancelling or voiding policies, as a result of new data screening processes.
South heads to Asia Pacific to run enlarged Marsh business
Former Marsh UK chief executive Martin South has been appointed CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, following a restructure of its international regions, which also sees a dedicated leader brought in to head up an enlarged European operation.
Biba appoints Jackson Lee Underwriting as GAP provider
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Jackson Lee Underwriting as the exclusive provider of its new GAP insurance scheme which provides enhanced cover and levels of commission for association members.
Marsh reshuffles leadership of international divisions
Broker Marsh has combined its Asia and Pacific regions and appointed a dedicated leader for continental Europe, the commonwealth of independent states, and Turkey.
New partner joins Kennedys Hong Kong office
Kennedys Hong Kong office has welcomed a new partner in its Corporate and Commercial Group.
Hagen secures five more years as Vienna Insurance head
Peter Hagen has been reappointed chairman of the managing board of Vienna Insurance Group.