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Career File: Andy Briggs
Aviva appoints Briggs as general and health insurance CEO
Legal & General and Skipton launch home tie-up
Skipton Building Society has started selling home insurance products developed through a partnership with Legal & General.
O2 delivers car insurance with telematics app
Mobile company O2 will now deliver car insurance through its telematics-based mobile app 02 Drive.
Market restructuring results in 1000 jobs lost over last three months
More than 1000 jobs have been placed at risk over the last three months owing to business restructuring across the market.
County Group continues acquisition spree with Thompson Brothers capture
The County Group has acquired Thompson Brothers Insurance Consultants for an undisclosed fee.
PWC names Delbridge London market leader
PWC has appointed Paul Delbridge as London market insurance leader.
Market must prepare for major loss event, says Hiscox chairman
The London market must be prepared for a major loss event according to Robert Childs, chairman of Hiscox.
Crawford appoints Sadowski as MD of contractor division
Crawford and Company has appointed Lee Sadowski as managing director of its UK contractor connection division.
Ed appoints Neil Perry as CFO
London market insurance and reinsurance provider Ed has appointed Neil Perry as chief financial officer.
Solvency II could harm consumers, says Insurance Europe
Solvency II is too conservative and harms consumers, Europe’s largest federation of trade bodies has said.
Cancer is a major cause of group risk claims
Cancer is the number one group risk to employees in the UK yet employers are failing to support their staff with the appropriate financial protection.
Kaikoura earthquake claims reach over £500m
Last November's 7.8 magnitude earthquake on South Island has cost insurers over NZ$900m so far (£520m) according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
Chair John O'Roarke hails 'exciting opportunities' as Horwich Farrelly unveils record turnover
The chairman of specialist insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly has declared its growth in turnover and instructions as a sign of its growing “credibility” in its chosen markets.
RSA makes first fintech venture with pet wearable investment
RSA has made its first external fintech venture with a cash for shares investment in app-based pet specialist Pitpatpet.
Hill Dickinson and Laracy & Co. to formally merge in Hong Kong
International law firm Hill Dickinson's formal merger with Hong Kong firm Laracy & Co. has been approved by the Law Society of Hong Kong to begin 1 April.
Former LV COO Peter Horton joins fraud specialist Digilog
The former chief operating officer of LV Peter Horton has joined voice risk analysis specialist Digilog.
Insurance United Against Dementia calls on industry to help raise £10m for research institute
Campaign aims to unite the sector against the biggest cause of death in UK
London ILS hub would boost market response to major loss event, says Beale
The ability for London to be a major player in the insurance-linked securities market will be crucial to raising capital in the event of a major loss event, said Inge Beale, CEO of Lloyd's of London.
150 Allianz staff may lose their jobs under new proposals
Up to 150 Allianz staff may lose their jobs as a result of proposed changes to the company's claims and corporate partner operations.
Hyperion enters partnership with Manchester City FC
Hyperion has entered into a partnership with Manchester City FC and New York City FC.
Neon hires Michael Wade and Simon Hayes as non-executive directors
Neon has appointed Michael Wade and Simon Hayes to its Lloyd’s managing agency board as non-executive directors.
London market has 'resilience to survive $200bn loss event'
The London market has sufficient resilience to withstand a $200bn (£160bn) loss caused by two major events over a two week period, according to a stress test conducted by an industry steering group.
Government apprenticeship reforms carry 'spectre of unintended consequences' says CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute said it is concerned over the “spectre of unintended consequences” following the implementation of the government’s planned apprenticeship levy.
European carriers see biggest growth opportunity in innovation
European insurers believe that failure to innovate will restrict growth and see them fall behind market competition, a study has shown.