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CSC endorses Lord Hunt's compensation plea
The Claims Standards Council has echoed Lord Hunt of Wirral's plea to MPs on the eve of the second reading of the compensation bill.
Insurers make headway in meeting FSA ‘fairness’ objectives
The majority of personal lines policyholders believe they are being treated fairly by their insurance company, according to research commissioned by the General Insurance Market Research Association. Consumers identified paying out claims and treating…
Hearn new CEO of Willis Re
Willis Group Holdings has announced that Peter Hearn has been promoted to chief executive of Willis Re, where he will oversee the unit's global efforts. Grahame Millwater, previously chairman and chief executive of Willis Re, remains as chairman.
Boornazian new head of reinsurance at Aspen
Aspen Insurance Holdings has named Brian Boornazian to the newly created position of head of reinsurance of Aspen. Mr Boornazian will retain his current position as president of Aspen Re America as well as its associated responsibilities. He will…
Allianz develops talent pool
Allianz Cornhill has launched a commercial development programme for its engineering division in a b...
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Over 50s should be valued
Companies must transform their negative attitudes to employing the over 50s, according to recruitmen...
FSSC targets UK skills issues
The Financial Services Skills Council has launched the Skills Bill, an 18-month programme of work de...
S&P mandates specific terror questionnaire for rated (re)insurers
Standard & Poor's has said today it is mandating a new terrorism questionnaire for all of its interactively-rated clients. The rater said the updated process is partly a response to the increased insurance retentions under the two-year extension of the…
Oxygen appoints Anne Plumb
London market intermediary Oxygen has recruited Anne Plumb from Swiss Re, where she was head of ener...
KPMG boosts its forensic offering with new software
KPMG's forensic practice has bought a new investigations package from software supplier Aungate. Th...
Market feels the winds of change
There was a flurry of activity from the financial markets this week, coinciding with the official be...
Appointment at Mansion House Executive
Mansion House Executive has made Darren Hilliard executive consultant within its London market team....
PBS Holdings appoints Simon Taylor
PBS Holdings has appointed Simon Taylor to the newly created role of marketing director. He comes fr...
Underwriting Association members begin pilot project
Seven members of the International Underwriting Association have begun a pilot project to test a new...
Broker Assistance wins contract
Broker Assistance has won a contract from Oval Insurance Brokers to handle all motor claims suffered...
Insurer warns of "ferocious market"
DA Constable has relaunched its three-year combined liability product. The insurer will offer exc...
Ace defection triggers a new London move
Insurer IGI's new London office will be targeting new distribution channels and specialist products,...
David Parker reveals key players in new management team
NIG's director of distribution, David Parker, has revealed the key players in his new management tea...
MDU pays out £8.5m in 10 years
The Medical Defence Union has paid out just under £8.5m in compensation and legal costs during the l...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has made Jeremy Cooke managing director and senior adviser. He will assist colleagues and clie...
Japanese insurer triples UK offices
Japanese insurance giant Tokio Marine is set to follow the recent moves of other London market insur...
Appointment at Brit Insurance
Brit Insurance has appointed Richard Coulthwaite to the newly created post of finance director, unde...
Appointment at Kynixa
Mandy Kelly has joined Kynixa as rehabilitation performance manager. She will be responsible for the...