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ASIS boss targets top 50 with niche push
The managing director of an up-and-coming broker has set her sights on being in the top 50 within 10 years, by launching into a variety of “untapped niche markets”.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost growth of commercial lines
UK General has appointed Cathie Bruce to the newly created position of commercial managing director, hoping the new high-profile role will help mimic the success of Rural Insurance.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2011 in the stylish surroundings of Le Meridien Piccadilly’s Oak Room by chair of the judging panel and editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who called on the industry to capitalise on the opportunity to…
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Case Manager of the Year
Five individuals were shortlisted for this award, having impressed the judges with their commitment to clients, innovative ways of working and persuasive case studies but Cath Townley inspired them the most.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year — Provider
Amid a strong and diverse shortlist, one entry stood out due to the combined and pioneering efforts in delivering pre-claim early intervention for individuals with mental health problems.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Outstanding Individual Achievement
Judges were simply overwhelmed by the number, range and content of the testimonials put forward in support of Carole Chantler as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Individual Achievement award.
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Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year — Claimant Solicitor
For this category, judges were looking for evidence of dedication to maximising injured client recovery, measurable results, how specific obstacles were overcome and evidence of collaborative working with defendant insurers. Irwin Mitchell’s entry stood…
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Young Achiever of the Year
With the judges looking for high-flying individuals under 30 who are exceeding their employer’s expectations, championing rehabilitation in the wider market and setting themselves out as the industry’s stars of tomorrow, four strong candidates emerged…
BIS 2011: Livingstone calls for more investment
Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has said the global economy is in the “greatest shift of economic power for 500 years” from America and the UK to Japan and Brazil.
BIS 2011: Insurance is damaging itself
Speaking to delegates at the British Insurance Summit about the challenges facing global insurance buyers, Julian James, CEO at Lockton Companies, said that we are living in tough economic times and that nobody has it easy at the moment.
BIS 2011: Mutually beneficial partnerships key to boosting industry social profile
Pinpointing a single organisation to emulate, if not a whole industry, could be the first step towards improving the social profile of the UK insurance community – and action must be taken at industry level not individually.
Xchanging obtains broker services control from Aon
Technology services provider Xchanging has gained full control of Xchanging Broker Services.
BIS 2011: Insurance is a “keystone” to a more prosperous society
Speaking to delegates at the British Insurance Summit about improving the social profile of the UK Insurance community, John Pollock, group board director at Legal & General Risk, said that insurers have a “once in a generational opportunity” to make a…
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
Conning names European chief investment officer
Conning has appointed Russell Büsst to the newly created position of European chief investment officer.
Commission proposes financial transaction tax
The European Commission has outlined proposals for a financial transaction tax across all members of the European Union.
XL Insurance dedicates resources to Nordic region
Global insurer XL Insurance is expanding its business into the Nordic region where it is establishing a dedicated upper middle market operation.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost commercial – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the appointment of Cathie Bruce to the newly created role of commercial managing director at UK General.
FSA publishes 2011 H1 complaints data
Complaints data compiled by the Financial Services Authority for the first half of 2011 shows that the number of individual grievances concerning general insurance and pure protection have increased by 18% to 848 357.
Charities ‘sceptical’ of insurance sector motives
UK charities believe insurers donate to "improve corporate image" , research by Ecclesiastical has revealed.
BIS 2011: EU economy could go into meltdown, warns former Bank of England boss
The former deputy governor of the Bank of England Sir John Gieve has forecasted the European economy will either slowly limp along to recovery and see unemployment rise or go into complete meltdown.
European Aviva boss appointed IRM director
The Institute of Risk Management has today announced the appointment of Aviva European enterprise risk director José Morago to its board of directors.
Brett & Randall unveils new HQ for turnover push
Insurance broker Brett & Randall have opened a new £2.5m head office in Leicester as it looks to double its turnover to £100m.