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Liberty launches event cancellation policy
Liberty Mutual has launched an event cancellation product for clients in the Middle East and North Africa.
Positive outlook for Malaysia's insurance market
The outlook for Malaysia's insurance sector is positive, according to the country's Minister of Human Resource and Development.
BPL Global adds Singapore business to Asia Pacific footprint
Berry Palmer & Lyle has followed up on the opening of its Hong Kong branch last year with the launch of a Singapore subsidiary.
PSC Insurance bags sizeable stake in Carroll London Markets
The PSC Insurance Group has completed the purchase of a "significant shareholding" in Carroll London Markets.
Locals urged to contact insurers over Singapore hotel fire
Residents and businesses affected by a fire at a Singapore hotel on Monday have been offered assistance in making insurance claims from the group that owns the facility.
Pru Singapore offers wealthy clients 'highest' critical illness pay out
Prudential Singapore, the wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based insurance group Prudential, has launched a critical illness product targeted at affluent individuals.
Allianz champions sustainability with 'first' ESG advisory board
Allianz has established an advisory board for company-wide environmental, social and governance issues which it says is the first of its kind.
Former Chartis manager Lovatt joins NIG
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
Lockton picks Guiney to run new operation in Manchester
Lockton is setting up a Lloyd's & London Market operation in Manchester, to be led by Tracey Guiney, in a bid to broaden its access to the facility for brokers outside the capital.
AA highlights 'preventable tragedies' as young drivers take to the roads
A survey of 14000 motorists who have been involved in an accident found that new drivers are most at risk on the roads in the first six months after passing their test.
Beazley boss eyes further growth after 'strong' start to 2012
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton is predicting further profitable growth in the second half of 2012, after this morning revealing a gross written premium rise of 10% on last year.
Olympics Countdown: Clear and present danger
With the Olympic Games only seven days away officials cannot afford to be complacent about the threat of terrorism, Gordon Woo says.
Post Blog: Putting the brake on road accidents
With fatal road accidents on the increase should the insurance industry make better use of technology to improve safety? Kevin Kiernan explains.
Berry Palmer & Lyle opens in Singapore
Political risk broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has opened a second Asian subsidiary following the launch of a Hong Kong branch in early 2011.
AA adds voice to calls for flood insurance solution
AA Insurance has backed the Local Government Association's urgent calls for the insurance industry and government to agree a solution on the provision of flood insurance following the expiry of the Statement of Principles next summer.
Rumours of Solvency II M&A greatly exaggerated
Solvency II will not result in market consolidation, at least not in the near term, according to Ovum's senior analyst for insurance technology.
Generali and Allianz among downgraded Italian insurers
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded three Italian insurers in reflection of the Italian sovereign’s weakening credit worthiness.
Aria Assistance swoops for POH one month after MBO
Aria Assistance has underlined its commitment to the occupational health services sector with the acquisition of Premier Occupational Healthcare.
Travel cancellation insurance must be opt-in, ECJ rules
Online travel agents can no longer automatically include travel cancellation insurance in the price of plane tickets bought on the internet, following a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
Chinese fraud poll
Is insurance fraud as much a problem in China as it is in some parts of Europe?
Amanda Blanc elected CII president
Axa commercial lines chief executive Amanda Blanc has been elected as the Chartered Insurance Institute's 116th president, following yesterday's annual general meeting.
Risk from traditional reinsurance not systemic, IAIS says
Traditional reinsurance is unlikely to cause, or amplify, systemic risk, according to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors.
Management merry-go-round at Hiscox leaves CEO 'excited'
Hiscox has completed a string of senior appointments, bringing on board Bob Thaker as head of UK claims, Penny Shaw as chief risk officer and Joanne Musselle as chief underwriting officer for UK and Ireland.
Capacity providers to enable Synergy product expansion
Synergy Insurance Services is expanding its product range having secured new capacity providers in the form of Ironshore Europe and Equity Red Star.