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Helphire selects Audatex's vehicle repair estimating system
Accident management group Helphire has chosen Audatex as its vehicle repair estimating system, aiming to control costs for third party insurers.
Benfield launches underwriting pricing tool
Benfield today announced the launch of CAPRe (Capital Allocation Pricing for Reinsurers), a new underwriting pricing and management tool for reinsurers writing catastrophe business.
Allianz looks to China
Allianz Group is committing itself to expanding its business presence in China.
Standard Life announces 1000 redundancies and demutualisation plan
Standard Life today said that demutualisation is the best option to address the issue of capital constraints and it is in the best interests of the company and its policyholders. The mutual also announced plans to reduce costs by reducing its headcount…
Allianz Cornhill launches claims academy
Allianz Cornhill has launched a training and development academy for its 600 claims staff.
Hiddleston to retire from RBS Insurance
RBS Insurance has announced that David Hiddleston, the former development director of Churchill, is to retire at the end of April.
Hewitt announces new chair of the Competition Commission
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Patricia Hewitt today announced the appointment of Professor Paul Geroski as the new chair to the Competition Commission.
Groupama restructures personal lines claims centres
Groupama has announced proposals to restructure its personal lines claims centres, with the closure of its Birmingham operation, affecting 150 staff.
Brokers call for Tria extension
Leading US brokers are calling for the extension of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (Tria), according to a new survey.
FSA finalises reporting requirements
The Financial Services Authority today finalised its reporting requirements for firms involved in mortgage, general insurance or retail investment activities. These proposals were initially put forward in CP197: Reporting requirements for mortgage,…
Allianz Group receives improved rating from Fitch
Fitch Ratings has changed the rating outlooks on Allianz Holdings and Allianz Lebensversicherung to positive from stable. At the same time, it has affirmed their Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings at 'A+' and Allianz Holdings' long-term rating at …
Zurich North America announces new COO
Zurich has announced today that Thomas Bradley will become chief operating officer of finance and administration, and chief financial officer of its North American commercial operations.
Insurers lose first round of EU gender battle
MEPs in the European Parliament, have, as expected, rejected an ammendment to the Gender Equality Directive which would have allowed gender to continue to be used as a factor in underwriting decisions. Ministers from all member states will discuss the…
Halifax claims head joins start up
Jim Pittman has today announced his resignation from HBOS General Insurance. He will leave the company on 8 April.
Posgate goes to Aon Re International
Aon Re International has announced that Richard Posgate has been appointed group operations director.
Hiscox acquires 1861 renewal rights
Hiscox has announced that it has reached agreement with Marlborough Underwriting Agency, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, for the renewal rights for the majority of business currently placed with Marlborough Syndicate 1861. The…
Alarm warns against gratituous care claims
Alarm – The National Forum for Risk Management in the Public Sector – has warned public sector organisations to increase their awareness of gratuitous care claims, and consider the potential resources which may be required to deal with an increase in…
Axa appoints finance business partner
Axa Insurance has announced that Laurent Matras has been appointed as finance business partner and will join the AXA Insurance executive.
Norwich Union appoints underwriting manager
Norwich Union has appointed Paul Murphy as underwriting manager for casualty specialist claims.
Hannover Re profits from 2003
Hannover Re has posted a €732.1m profit for 2003, a rise of 55% on the €470.9m it made over 2002.
ASDA offers pet insurance throughout its stores
People in the UK are up to six times more likely to insure their carpets and pot plants than their pets, according to ASDA, which is today offering pet insurance at all its 265 stores following store trials.
Saga secures replacement vehicles for policyholders
Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced a new deal for providing replacement vehicles to Saga, the company that specialises in products and services for the over 50s – including insurance. Its comprehensive motor policyholders will be guaranteed a high…
Link wins car scheme contract
Link has won the contract to provide insurance cover for a car scheme for the Gloucestershire based intermediary, Asset Trust Group, in a deal worth more than £1m.
AIG teams up with supermarket giant for new insurance launch
Sainsbury's Bank has become the first supermarket bank to enter the health insurance market.