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Hastings replaces Parry with Latter
Hastings Direct has appointed Liz Latter as head of insurer development to allow Adrian Parry to step down from the role next year.
China’s P&C growth behind average
Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield says China’s property and casualty insurance growth has been too slow.
TIP recruits and targets care homes
The Insurance Partnership has taken on three staff to bolster existing operations and aid its expansion into the care home sector.
DAS continues to provide legal expenses for Sterling
DAS has extended its contract to provide Sterling Insurance customers with legal expenses cover.
5 December: Come fly with me?
Completing the first year of an undergraduate course is certainly cause for celebration.
4 December: High-end handbag
Boasting what is said to be one of the most diverse game-viewing experiences in Africa, Mrs Policyholder and her family could barely contain their excitement at visiting Kruger National Park.
3 December: Putting the boot in
On a day out in the countryside with his family, Mr Policyholder was delighted to come across a parking space in the notoriously busy car park of a local beauty spot.
Accident Exchange success as spot rate cases appeal granted
Accident Exchange is claiming success after claimants in four credit hire spot rates cases were granted permission to appeal.
Lloyd's insurers to see popstar Michael Jackson papers
Lloyd’s insurers for Michael Jackson’s ‘this is it’ London tour can study the popstar’s medical records.
OFT accepts insurer commitment to limit data exchange
The OFT has accepted formal commitments from six insurance companies and two IT software and service providers to limit the data they exchange between them.
'We provided good evidence,' says IFB on BCR fraud case
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is standing by its decision to provide information on the investigation into BCR Legal but City of London Police is “disappointed” the case fell through.
An audience with: Julian James, CII president
Next year sees the Chartered Insurance Institute celebrate the centenary of its being granted a Royal Charter. But far from sitting back and reflecting on past glories, the CII is determined to use its anniversary year to tackle the big issues set to…
Allianz targets profit with overhaul of property business
Allianz Deutschland AG is restructuring its German property insurance segment, with the aim of returning the business to growth and profit long term.
Bluefin's network appoints Ageas to home panel
Bluefin Broker Partnership Services (BBPS) has appointed Ageas to its panel of preferred home insurance providers.
Hurricane season to cost $5bn
It is estimated that the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season will cost in the region of U$5bn, according to Risk Management Solutions.
Ropner makes new hire
Ropner Insurance Services has appointed Katrina Ives to further develop its wholesale business in the UK.
QBE MD resigns following restructure plans
QBE’s managing director of distribution Terry Whittaker has resigned after a year in the role.
China poll result
Will China be the next supply chain disaster?
BCR claims win in IFB fraud investigation
Insurance intermediary BCR Legal has claimed victory after a fraud trial against 14 defendants, including doctors and solicitors, collapsed in disarray.
Cayman insurance law regulation changes almost complete
Enhanced regulations are being finalised relating to the Cayman Islands Insurance Law 2010, which was passed early last year.
Hyperion promotes APAC head to CEO of Dual International
International reinsurer Hyperion has promoted its head of Asia Pacific, Damien Coates, to chief executive officer of Dual International.
Towers Watson increases Fifth Quadrant shareholding to 51%
Professional services company, Towers Watson, has increased its shareholding in Fifth Quadrant, the independent South African actuarial consultancy, to 51%.
FSA appoints non-exec director for FSCS
The Financial Services Authority has appointed Paul Stockton as non-executive director to the Board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme with effect from 1 December 2011.
Nationale Suisse rated at 'A-'
Schweizerische National-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG has achieved a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-".