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Aon Middle East opens new regional HQ
Aon Middle East has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre after being granted a full license to operate.
Broughton takes up new chairmanship
Ai Claims Solutions has appointed Steve Broughton as chairman of AI Claims Solutions from 1 July 2008.
QBE outlines casualty changes
Following the creation of its integrated casualty division in May 2007, QBE has announced that Ash Bathia has become managing director.
Willis names Margo Black CEO of Brazil reinsurance office
Willis International Holdings has named Margo Black the chief executive officer for its international division's reinsurance office in Brazil.
Further 'cash for crash' arrests
Two men have been arrested following a joint investigation by the Insurance Fraud Bureau and West Yorkshire Police into ‘cash for crash’ motor insurance scams.
Jelf appointment to manage acquisition
The Jelf Group has appointed Mark Nevitt as director to manage the integration of newly acquired Clarke Roxburgh into the group.
Defaqto publishes fourth critical illness report
Defaqto’s annual critical illness report: “Critical Illness 2008 – Critical time for critical decisions” has examined the current product offerings against a background of economic uncertainty.
New group healthcare deposit account from national deposit
Innovative friendly society National Deposit is hoping to build on the success of its unique individual Private Medical Insurance (PMI) plan with a scheme designed for small to medium sized companies (SMEs).
Risk firm responds as workplace deaths exceed murders
The chief executive of Alliance Corporate Risk Management has reacted to a hard-hitting new report that claims more people die from injuries at work every year than are murdered.
Aon service aims to halve commercial fleet accidents
Aon Corporation and Smart Drive have teamed up to provide a joint service called Aon Smart Drive.
Lloyd's insurer's parent company seeks listing
Sagicor Financial Corporation has listed its securities on the Jamaica Stock Exchange.
Airmic 2008: New chair outlines theme for term
The incoming Association of Insurance and Risk Managers chair, Julia Graham, has selected “supporting the risk manager” as her theme for the year.
No slowdown in Indian outsouring predicted despite economic slowdown
A slowdown in global business spending, devaluation of the rupee and the changing face of business isn’t affecting the outsourcing industry as badly as predicted, it vwas claimed today.
CII congratulates industry players for producing own apprentices
The Chartered Insurance Institute has praised major players in the insurance industry that it claims...
Under-30s bemoan youth being wasted by work
Around 90% of UK employees in their 20s are working long hours at the expense of their homes lives, ...
Emerging skills shortage sparks industry talent search
Professionals within the London insurance market are taking steps to avert a looming skills shortage...
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Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey UK has recruited Sharon Green as a specialist accountant within the company's spe...
RSA hails Cesar promise as it cuts ties with TER
RSA is understood to have ended its working relationship with plant theft database The Equipment Reg...
Appointment at Groupama
Groupama has appointed Mark Dickinson as HR business partner. Mr Dickinson is a chartered member of ...
Appointment at BLG
Barlow Lyde and Gilbert has elected Simon Konsta to senior partner. Mr Konsta, a partner in BLG's pr...
Seven insurers sign up to 90-day moratorium
Airmic News
Appointment at Deloitte
Business advisory firm Deloitte has appointed Kevin Patience as a director in its financial services...
Beazley CEO leaves post
Andrew Beazley is to step down from the chief executive officer role at Beazley. He will be replaced...