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Rias launches on Go Compare
Over 50s insurance provider Rias has launched its motor insurance product on Go Compare – the first time the specialist provider has offered insurance to consumers via an aggregator website.
Guernsey removed from US ‘blacklist’
Guernsey’s engagement with Washington has resulted in Democrat Senator Carl Levin removing the island from his ‘blacklist’.
Belgian KBC ditches flotation plans
Belgian banking and insurance group KBC has confirmed plans to ditch the flotations of its Hungarian and Czech Republic subsidiaries.
Survey reveals limited remote working capability in insurance
A survey by Hyland Software of insurance professionals across the UK, Europe and Asia has found that 37% of respondents changed their business model and diversified into new sectors including increased product and service lines during the economic…
Co-operative calls for tougher stance on false claims
The Co-operative Group is calling for tougher penalties for firms that encourage false personal injury claims and cold-call potential claimants via email, text or phone.
Ageas looks to strengthen broker ties with new appointment
Ageas has created a new management role to focus on strengthening broker relationships and leading the delivery of the company’s strategic commercial programme through pricing.
Towergate signs partnership deal with Greenroad
Towergate Underwriting has signed a partnership deal with fleet driver performance and safety management firm Greenroad. As part of the joint venture, the broker will market Greenroad’s driver safety and fuel-economy services to its insurance clients.
Roger Flaxman joins CEDR as insurance specialist mediator
Europe's largest independent commercial mediation provider the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution has named insurance claims advocate Roger Flaxman as its 18th specialist insurance panel member.
Accenture to ramp up insurance offering with swoop for Duck Creek
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire general insurance software specialist Duck Creek Technologies.
AM Best: "Smooth" Solvency II transition will help Lloyd's
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s and Lloyd’s Insurance Company (China).
Roger Flaxman joins CEDR as insurance specialist mediator
Europe's largest independent commercial mediation provider the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution has named insurance claims advocate Roger Flaxman as its 18th specialist insurance panel member.
Facebook helps catch insurance fraudsters
A man who made a false insurance claim for a road accident that allegedly left him seriously disabled has been jailed for nine months after he posted pictures on Facebook of himself and his wife caravanning.
Lonmar appoints new board member
Independent Lloyd’s broker Lonmar today announced the decision to appoint Alan Newall on to the board.
Continentale selects investment management system
Continentale Insurance Group has selected Sim Corp Dimension as its future investment management system.
Cameron “sympathetic” to referral fee ban
Speaking during Prime Minister’s question time yesterday David Cameron said that he is “very sympathetic” to a referral fee ban.
Winn Assist signs three brokers
Solicitor-run accident management firm Winn Assist has signed up three new brokers: Sureplan Insurance and BTIC from the North east and Metcalfe Insurance from Stockport.
Ageas agrees five year GM partnership
Ageas bosses have agreed a five year deal, in principle, with General Motors to provide fully branded motor insurance products to Vauxhall and Chevrolet UK customers.
Thatcham names Neale Philips as strategy director
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre at Thatcham appointed Neale Philips, formerly of the AA, to the role of strategy director, responsible for developing a three-year plan to expand the business. It follows the appointment of chief executive Peter…
North-South divide in Europe is growing
Northern Europe appears set for a self-reinforcing recovery while countries in the South (such as Italy and Spain) could be stuck in a self-sustaining slump according to Legal & General Investment Management economist James Carrick.
Fitch affirms German Condor's IFS
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Condor Lebensversicherung-AG's), Condor Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG's and Optima Versicherungs-AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+'.
BGL Group launches new life insurance product
The BGL Group is moving into the life insurance market with the launch of a new level-term cover life product for customers.
Carruthers follows Blanc to Axa
Axa has announced that Max Carruthers is set to join its commercial lines business as chief operating officer, a day after his resignation from Towergate was confirmed.
North-South divide in Europe is growing
Northern Europe appears set for a self-reinforcing recovery while countries in the South (such as Italy and Spain) could be stuck in a self-sustaining slump according to Legal & General Investment Management economist James Carrick.
Fitch affirms German Condor's IFS
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Condor Lebensversicherung-AG's), Condor Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG's and Optima Versicherungs-AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+'.