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New regulatory frameworks to aid captive insurance in Qatar
Plans to support the development of Qatar as a regional hub for captive insurance have been bolstered following the release of new regulatory frameworks applying to captive insurance, captive managers and insurance intermediaries.
Ex-Zurich France boss joins XL board
XL Group has appointed Paolo Ribotta as head of global distribution.
Munich Re and Marsh team up for geothermal energy risk
Project developer Exorka, insurance broker Marsh and Munich Re have jointly developed an insurance concept covering the exploration risk of a geothermal energy project in Taufkirchen, near Munich.
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Travelers appoints underwriting duo
Travelers has recruited two chief underwriting officers within its UK business.
Reich Insurance makes North West acquisition
Manchester broker Reich Insurance has completed the acquisition of Bolton-based D Barnett Insurance Brokers.
Dual names new Manchester boss
Dual Corporate Risks has promoted Martin Joyce to manage the national business unit in Manchester.
Swiss Re warns of growing subsidence risk
Swiss Re has warned that climate change could “magnify” an already significant increase in property damage as a result of soil subsidence.
Swiss Re warns of growing subsidence risk
Swiss Re has warned that climate change could “magnify” an already significant increase in property damage as a result of soil subsidence.
MYI forms joint venture in India
McLarens Young International has opened a full service loss adjusting network in India.
UK General strikes capacity deal with Catlin
UK General has signed a capacity deal with leading Catlin.
Reinsurers face hefty costs after ‘exceptional’ run of nat-cats
Reinsurers and insurers are facing hefty costs following an ‘exceptional’ run of natural catastrophes over the past 16 months, a Willis Re report has found.
CFC names claims manager
CFC Underwriting has appointed Tim Danbury claims manager at the MGA.
Chaucer takeover completed
Chaucer has confirmed its takeover by US-based The Hanover Insurance Group has been completed.
SMEs set to benefit from Coface policy by leading economic revival
SMEs will be given the opportunity to protect themselves against bad debt after Coface announced plans to enhance its Premier Trader credit insurance policy.
Post Europe July: Exclusive BPO, aggregator and renewable energy content now live
Post Europe July is now live with a look at business process outsourcing in Europe; a glimpse at how the aggregator concept might be received in Europe; and a View from the Top examining the future of renewable energy.
Exclusive BPO, aggregator and renewable energy content
Insurance Insight looks at business process outsourcing in Europe; a glimpse at how the aggregator concept might be received in Europe; and a View from the Top examining the future of renewable energy.
The Insurance Partnership appoints corporate risk expert to board of directors
The Insurance Partnership has appointed corporate risk expert Chris Brady to its board of directors.
Transport Commitee re-opens inquiry into motor insurance premiums
The Transport Committee is to re-open its inquiry into the cost of motor insurance premiums after further concerns about the increasing cost of premiums.
Rehab firm appoints case managers
Proclaim Care has appointed two case managers based in the South of England.
Staddon set for Biba departure
Peter Staddon, head of technical services at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to depart at the end of the month, according to Insurance Age.
Lexis Nexis and SSP agree data partnership
Insurance technology firm SSP has selected Lexis Nexis ad its preferred UK data partner.
MYI forms joint venture in India
McLarens Young International has opened a full service loss adjusting network in India.
CBL revenue set to treble following EISL aquisition
The CEO of New Zealand’s largest provider of credit surety and financial risk expects to more than double the company’s premium income following the multi-million dollar takeover of European Insurances Services Limited.