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Cunningham Lindsey appoints non executive director
Cunningham Lindsey UK has appointed Gerry Loughney as non executive director.
Axa recruitment signals "core market growth"
Axa Assistance UK today announced the appointment of Kelly Ward as sales and marketing director with a view to accelerating growth in the motor, property, health and legal assistance sectors.
Solvency II: Defining a practical implementation strategy
If you missed the recent live webinar in conjunction with Sas debating Solvency II and practical implementation strategies - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Exclusive Fleet and accident content live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live.
Exclusive Fleet and accident content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how implementing a collision free culture can help fleet safety; as well as a View from the Top on how accident cover in Spain has been hit by the financial crisis.
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.
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.
Brit Insurance forms dedicated property investors team
Brit Insurance has announced the formation a specialist team dedicated to offering insurance to property investors as part of its UK business unit.
Royal London in talks to acquire CFS’ life and asset management businesses
Mutual life and pensions company Royal London, has announced that it has entered into exclusive talks with Co-operative Financial Services to acquire its life assurance and asset management businesses, representing around two million policyholders and …
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…
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.