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Olympics Countdown: Q&A with Rebecca Romero
Allianz-sponsored Olympic rowing silver medalist and world and Olympic cycling champion Rebecca Romero talks DIY, paper rounds and Joan of Arc.
Bosse steps down from Amlin board
Christine Bosse has retired from her position on the Amlin board after serving as a non-executive director at the firm for the past four years.
Huatai is "first Chinese firm to deploy fraud protection"
Chinese property insurer Huatai is to use Fico Solutions’ fraud protection product in an effort to reduce losses from auto insurance claims fraud and accelerate its claims processing.
Cellerini takes over from Haugh as Zurich global corporate CEO
Zurich has appointed long-standing management figure Vinicio Cellerini to the position of UK global corporate chief executive.
Atradius still on cover in Greece
Credit insurer Atradius is continuing to offer trade credit cover for Greece, despite the economic turmoil facing the country.
Broker knowledge gap still an issue for cyber market
Limited broker knowledge is a challenge for cyber insurers trying to raise customer awareness of the products available, according to Geoff White, Zurich's senior market underwriter for techmedia.
Further commercial SME losses reported in wake of flooding
The Preston-based Independent Group has become the latest regional adjuster to mobilise its teams across flood-hit regions, after it recorded a significant increase in claim volumes this week.
Aviva chairman vows to exit underperforming segments
Aviva’s new chairman has pledged to cull 16 underperforming segments as part of a business revamped strategy.
"More of the same" from GI man Spencer
Aviva’s UK chairman Trevor Matthews said the general insurance business is “firmly embedded in the group” and welcomed “GI man” Robin Spencer on board as the new chief executive of the UK & Ireland general insurance operations.
"High roller" attacks show banks underestimate cyber risks
Many online banking systems rely dangerously on PCs being secure according to the European Union’s cyber security agency.
Brokers will use downgraded insurers, but only if clients make the request
Brokers have admitted they will continue to work with downgraded insurers at clients’ requests, despite rating agency Fitch conceding there is no end in sight to potential downgrades linked to the Eurozone crisis.
Brightside to become Asda's home and motor insurance provider
Brightside has swooped for its second major retail affinity contract in the space of seven days having signed a deal with Asda to distribute its motor and home insurance products, Post Online has learnt.
Mitsui Sumitomo appointments bolster risk team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Martin Burke as chief risk officer.
ECIC launches heating and air conditioning cover product
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has launched its ‘heating, ventilating and air conditioning cover product’ - geared towards contractors engaged in related building services activity.
Garwyn unveils London and South East office
The Garwyn Group has expanded its regional branch network with the opening of a London and South East branch based in its existing head office in Billericay.
Aviva to exit 16 worst performing businesses
Aviva is to dump 16 of its worst performing business segments including its Italian partnerships businesses, UK large-scale businesses; and its South Korea business as part as an overhaul of the whole business.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Euler Hermes launches Excess of Loss coverage amid 'market uncertainty'
Euler Hermes will offer Excess of Loss insurance coverage from mid-September, through a new specialist underwriting team based in London.
Aviva appoints new general insurance CEO amid senior shake-up
Aviva’s UK & Ireland general insurance chief executive David McMillan has been given the new role of director group transformation and a remit to manage the implementation of the new strategic plan across the group.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
Law report: Tour operator cleared of negligence after mountain crevasse TV stunt goes wrong
Harrison v Jagged Globe (Court of Appeal, 29 May 2012)
Law report: Pre-existing conditions ruling weighs in favour of defendant
Bird v Meggitt Aerospace (County Court, 17 May 2012)
Law report: EAT rejects double jeopardy claim
Christou & Ward v Haringey (Employment Appeal Tribunal, 25 May 2012)