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Argo appoints Jameel in Dubai
Argo Group International Holdings has appointed Nasurudeen Jameel as a senior casualty and professional underwriter for Argo Re (DIFC) in Dubai.
Iran insuring oil tankers as sanctions bite
Iran is insuring tankers transporting its oil to buyers at a cost of millions of dollars per delivery, according to reports.
Mapfre Abraxas claims gap insurance shift
Car manufacturers and dealerships have responded positively to the good practice guidelines on gap insurance laid down by the Association of British Insurers just over 12 months ago, according to Mapfre Abraxas.
HSE lists top 10 health and safety myths
The Health and Safety Executive has published what it claims are the top 10 worst health and safety myths.
Admiral sells Italian aggregator Chiarezza
Admiral has sold its Chiarezza price comparison operation in Italy to BlackFin Assurance Courtage.
RSA launches renewables research scheme
RSA today launched its Rethinking Risk: Renewable Energy campaign at the European Wind Energy Association conference in Copenhagen.
Online exclusive: Using insurance analytics to retain customers
The global insurance industry is good at using data to manage risk, but will it wake up to the use of analytics to retain customers? Mindtree co-founder Scott Staples explains.
Italian negative watch poll results
When will Italy be released from its negative watch?
Ageas unveils The Ageas Bowl cricket ground
Ageas has unveiled The Ageas Bowl following the announcement of its new partnership with the home of Hampshire cricket.
Cyclists and young drivers pose problems for Singapore insurers
Personal injury accidents involving cyclists and young drivers are two critical issues facing the motor insurance industry, according to the General Insurance Association of Singapore.
Islamic Financial Services Board admits five new members
The Islamic Financial Services Board has admitted five new organisations into its membership.
IAG expands in Asia with Malaysian acquisition
Insurance Australia Group's Malaysian joint venture, AmG Insurance Berhad, has agreed to acquire Kurnia Insurans Berhad for RM1.55bn (€384m).
Jelf Manson aims to be Manchester’s broker of choice with Matthew Seel appointment
Manchester insurance broker Jelf Manson has appointed Matthew Seel, pictured, as account executive to develop new business in the area.
Motor insurers in the BBC Watchdog firing line
Admiral, More Than and Swiftcover were all criticised over renewal rates on the BBC's Watchdog programme which aired last night.
ABN Amro sells corporate broker to Aon
Bank ABN Amro is selling its corporate insurance broker business to Aon.
Farr warns of housing association claims
Housing association insurance broker Farr has warned that premiums in the sector – currently at the lowest level for 10 years – could be about to rise by as much as a fifth.
Axa appoints new product household director
Axa Personal Lines has recruited Gareth Howell who will be based in its Cobham offices.
Investment in the Arctic could reach $100bn in 10 years
This is according to a report released today by Lloyd's in conjunction with Chatham House.
Japanese insurers to limit tanker coverage due to sanctions
Japanese oil buyers will be forced to coordinate schedules after insurers warned they will cover only one tanker transporting Iranian oil at a time after the 1 July sanctions deadline.
Ex Bluefin MD appointed to consultancy role at TIP
The Insurance Partnership has named former Bluefin MD Graham Coates as executive consultant working directly with the board.
Ocaso appoints new Manchester office head
Spanish insurance company Ocaso UK has promoted Paul Costigan to manager of its Manchester office.
Canopius promotes Manning to group COO
Specialist reinsurer Canopius has promoted Steve Manning to group chief operating officer with responsibility for all operational matters.
Reinsurer capital remains strong despite near record catastrophe losses
Global reinsurer capital fell 3% during 2011 to $455bn (€345.5bn), according to an Aon Benfield Analytics study examining the impact of catastrophe losses on reinsurers' capital and earnings positions.
BAFSA report calls for government rethink on high-rise sprinklers
The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association has hit back at a government report describing the installation of sprinklers in high-rise flats as "not practical" by producing a 'safer high-rise living' guide to support its call for change.