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Lloyd’s names Allianz’s Burkhard Keese as new CFO
Allianz Deutschland’s Burkhard Keese has been confirmed as Lloyd’s of London next chief financial officer.
Gallagher sets sights on further ‘tuck-in’ acquisitions as growth continues
Gallagher saw total revenue growth of 10.8% in 2018 across brokerage and risk management, with 5.8% of this coming from organic growth.
CII reports ethnicity pay gap
The Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed that its mean ethnicity pay gap is 1%, while its median ethnicity pay gap is -16%.
Scor shareholder hits out as the reinsurer brings legal action against Covéa
Scor shareholder and activist investor CIAM has hit out at the reinsurer, following its issuing of legal proceedings against Covéa, its former director and Barclays and Rothschild.
LV puts 140 jobs at risk across its claims teams
LV has confirmed that around 140 employees in its claims teams across its Bournemouth, Leeds and Ipswich offices have been put at risk of redundancy.
This week: ‘Snow drama
Despite the buildup - amber warnings, train winter timetables, and inevitable delays getting to work - insurers will be grateful of today’s mere smattering of snow.
Arron Banks' Eldon and Leave.EU fined £120,000 by ICO over data misuse
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Arron Banks’ Eldon Insurance £60,000 and political campaign group Leave.EU a total of £60,000.
Claims Apprentice 2019: meet the six final candidates
After short-listing 30 talented candidates for interview, we can finally reveal the six successful claims professionals that have been selected for the first series of Claims Apprentice.
Marsh sees revenue grow 4% in 2018
Marsh parent Marsh & McLennan saw underlying revenue grow 5% in its 2017/18 year.
Broking boss vows to stand as UKIP MP
Eddie McNally has been in insurance for over 40 years, but now the Lincolnshire-based broker has set his sights on a career in politics.
Watchstone names court date as it prepares for showdown with S&G
Watchstone has ring-fenced £50.2m in anticipation of a costly court battle with Slater & Gordon later this year.
Duck Creek looks to break into London Market with messaging deal
Duck Creek Technologies hopes to attract new London Market clients following a partnership with Web Connectivity Limited.
Extra FSCS bill the ‘last thing that brokers need’: Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has hit out over an extra Financial Services Compensation Scheme bill that firms will have to pay in February.
National Accident Helpline group to launch law firm
National Accident Helpline Group’s first wholly-owned law firm will start trading in April.
Lockton’s Mylo attracts $28m investment
Lockton's digital broker Mylo has picked up $28m (£21.3m) of funding, in a Series A round led by Guggenheim Partners.
Industry faces £10.5m bill from FCA claims data proposals
The regulator expects its claims reporting proposals to cost the industry between £7.5m and £10.5m in one off compliance costs.
John Neal to chair LMG's TOM steering board
John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s, will chair the steering board of the London Market Target Operating Model with immediate effect.
FCA takes aim at general insurance ‘poor product value’
The city watchdog has launched a consultation to address potential 'poor product value' in general insurance.
Industry pays tribute to former Thatcham CEO, Peter Shaw
Tributes have flooded in from across the industry to Peter Shaw, former CEO of Thatcham Research, whose death was announced on Monday.
Munich Re's Digital Partners targets Asia after hitting £100m GWP
Digital Partners, the Munich Re-owned insurtech facilitator, has revealed its intention to expand into Asia after hitting £100m gross written premium in Europe and America.
Lloyd's appoints former US senator to council
Lloyd’s has appointed former US senator, John Sununu, as a member of its council.
Ex-AIG CEO's underwriting platform goes live
Former AIG boss Jacqueline McNamee’s insurtech C-Quence has gone live with its underwriting platform.
Romero sees 30% Ebitda growth in 2018 results
Romero Group posted an adjusted Ebitda of £3.67m in its year-end results to 30 April 2018, a 30% rise on 2017’s £2.82m figure.
Thatcham CEO Peter Shaw passes away
Thatcham Research's former CEO Peter Shaw has died.