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Industry analysts prioritise risk management
Focus shifts from revenue and income growth, report finds
Ferma’s representation grows
Norwegian risk management association becomes member.
AIG exec pay capped at $500,000
Kenneth Feinberg, the Obama administration's special master for executive pay, has set $500,000 cash salary limits for employees at four companies that received "exceptional" US assistance including AIG.
Ferma welcomes improvements to block exemption rules
However, federation urges note of caution over revised proposals
Insurers warn of an increase in water damage claims
Aviva suggests that property owners should carry out risk management measures to protect their buildings from serious damage brought on by winter weather.
Broker Network appoints new MD
Nick Houghton promoted from sales & marketing director
Pricing to remain competitive in 2010
EMB outlines international outlook for insurers next year
Insurance industry surge event initiative - can the industry deliver?
Last week, Post reported that the insurance industry is looking to put in place an industry-wide surge event plan in the wake of recent flooding.
Liberty extends red24 contract
LIU Europe expands existing agreement to include kidnap, ransom and extortion services
R&Q expected to settle with Equitas
Settlement will allow around $1bn of outstanding insurance claims to be paid
Blanc named Towergate deputy group CEO
Amanda Blanc, currently chief executive of Towergate’s retail division, has been appointed deputy group chief executive of Towergate Partnership, reporting to Andy Homer.
CNA Europe opens new Manchester office
Insurer relocates to accommodate growth
Montpelier Re forms new Lloyd's MGA
Paladin Underwriting Agency formed by Bermudian reinsurer.
Insurance and reinsurance markets disconnected - JLT Re
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has warned of the "disconnect" between the insurance and reinsurance markets.
Comet launches SMS voucher service
Company claims this will help speed up claims.
Willis shareholders greenlight Ireland move
Supreme Court of Bermuda now votes on issue.
Paul Nokes promoted at Home & Legacy
Home & Legacy expands its household underwriting team with a new senior technical underwriter.
Lloyd's pays tribute to outgoing Tolle
Franchise performance director given silver medal.
Unique links with The National Autistic Society
Heath Lambert scheme announces new partner
Liberty appoints head of marine underwriting for France
Hautefeuille to head new marine underwriting department for Liberty International Underwriters in France
UN Security Council considers (re)insurance ban on Iran
The UN Security Council is considering imposing sanctions on Iran including a ban on (re)insurance for Iranian tankers – WSJ
Transatlantic Re boosts senior management team
Transatlantic Reinsurance’s board of directors has boosted its senior management team.
Axa Taikang Life sale on hold
The auction for Axa's stake in China's Taikang Life has been put on hold amid growing concerns about new rules drafted by China's insurance regulator
QBE selects Guidewire as claims software provider
Insurer to use software throughout European operations