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Career development & CSR: Canoeist boosted with Sportscover sponsorship
Specialist insurer Sportscover has signed a sponsorship deal with British Olympic hopeful Ben Farrell.
Career development & CSR: Jimenez in running for top award
Mapfre's head of the business-to-business travel insurance division, Leire Jimenez, is one of three finalists vying for an award celebrating the achievements and potential of women in the early stages of their careers.
Website review: E-Choice
In the latest of its ongoing series, web performance specialist Gomez looks at RSA's E-Choice website.
KGM Motor CEO exits during restructure
Colin Hart, chief executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor has left the group, amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
People moves – 30 June 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 30 June 2011 edition of Post.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’
Axa UK’s decision to stop accepting referral fees will “hurt” it in the short term and lose it several millions of pounds in income, but it is looking to the “longer-term prize” of getting bodily injury claims under control, according to personal lines…
PCUK marks ten year relationship with UIA with new contract
The CEO of a Somerset-based consortium has spoken of his delight after it was announced that UIA Insurance will be renewing contracts with two of his group’s companies – while also adding a third.
Incisive Media cleans up at the Biba Awards 2011
Journalists from Post and sister title Insurance Age topped three categories and received four highly commended awards at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2011 journalist of the year awards.
Regulation tops London market agenda
Uncertainty around regulatory issues - from the replacement of the Financial Services Authority to a global focus on the perceived systemic risks of the insurance sector - remain top of the agenda for London company market insurers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Regulation tops London market agenda
Uncertainty around regulatory issues - from the replacement of the Financial Services Authority to a global focus on the perceived systemic risks of the insurance sector - remain top of the agenda for London company market insurers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Senior claims trio leaves Axa
Three directors from Axa Personal Lines claims division including managing director Tony Peppard have stepped down from their roles.
Claims solution targets London market
IT provider Scyllogis Consulting has formed a partnership with Fineos Corporation to support the integration and implementation of new automated claims related software aimed at the London market.
Solvency II white paper addresses importance of operating efficiency
A white paper addressing the importance of operating efficiency in the build up to the revised regulatory requirements of Solvency II, has been published by DST Global Solutions.
JLT launches European Real Estate Group
Real estate experts from the JLT Specialty in London will team up with network partners throughout Europe following the formation of a new European Real Estate Practice Group.
Solvency II white paper addresses importance of operating efficiency
A white paper addressing the importance of operating efficiency in the build up to the revised regulatory requirements of Solvency II, has been published by DST Global Solutions.
JLT launches European Real Estate Group
Real estate experts from the JLT Specialty in London will team up with network partners throughout Europe following the formation of a new European Real Estate Practice Group.
Mitsui appoints P&C head
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Graeme Rayner as head of underwriting, property and casualty, as part of a plan to expand ni the UK and Irish markets.
Aspen names head of distribution
Aspen Insurance has appointed Jonny Atkinson as manager, distribution and business development in the UK.
Chaucer outlines delisting timetable after scheme sanctioned
Following an application by Chaucer to the UK Listing Authority, it is expected that trading of Chaucer Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will be suspended from 4:30pm on 30 June 2011.
Wemmer to leave by the end of the year, says Zurich
Zurich has announced that Dieter Wemmer, its chief financial officer and regional chairman of Europe, is to leave the group by the end of the year to pursue new opportunities outside of the insurer.
Wemmer to leave by the end of the year, says Zurich
Zurich has announced that Dieter Wemmer, its chief financial officer and regional chairman of Europe, is to leave the group by the end of the year to pursue new opportunities outside of the insurer.
Kwik-Fit appoints head of compliance and risk
The former director for the Bank of Ireland and Clydesdale Bank Ricky McCracken has been appointed to new head of compliance and risk for Kwik-Fit Financial Services.