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Allianz seeking applicants for scholarship programme
Allianz has opened applications to its scholarship programme for personal lines brokers.
Hip replacement ruling 'should deter forum shopping'
Product liability insurers have received a boost after a judge ruled that non EU claimants have no right to sue manufacturers under the consumer protection act.
Sabre sees profits leap as GWP decreases by £10m
Motor insurer Sabre recorded a post-tax profit of £43.4m in 2013; an increase on its 2012 result of £29.7m.
Clifford Chance appointed to investigate FCA's conduct
A Clifford Chance lawyer has been appointed by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry out an inquiry into its handling of the announcement it would investigate the treatment of long-standing life insurance customers.
Bollington signs deal with Keycare on foster care product
Bollington Insurance Brokers has partnered with Keycare to include cover for lost and stolen keys in it home insurance product for foster carers.
High-net-worth firms get behind ABI’s band H stance
The Association of British Insurers' support for including band H properties in Flood Re has been welcomed by high-net-worth firms.
Questgates regional manager Scott joins Direct Group
Direct Group has hired Questgates’ Kevin Scott as head of claims development within its claims services division.
Barbican hires international casualty underwriter
Barbican Insurance has recruited Faraday Re’s Tim Mackenzie as an underwriter in the firm’s international casualty reinsurance division.
AIG boosts European trade credit team
AIG has made three new additions to its European trade credit team.
China to allow more mergers and acquisitions
From 1 June, insurers will be able to acquire insurers operating in the same product line according to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission's website.
Direct Asia eyes home insurance for Thailand
DirectAsia.com which started selling motor insurance in Thailand last September wants to sell other products including home insurance.
Ng joins Miller from China Taiping in Hong Kong
Joe Ng has joined Miller’s team in Hong Kong in a treaty reinsurance business production role.
ABI joins calls for Flood Re U-turn on band H homes
The Association of British Insurers is writing to Environment Secretary Owen Paterson in a bid to facilitate the inclusion of council tax band H properties within Flood Re.
RA Cowen boss Scott to chair latest Biba advisory board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed RA Cowen and Partners director Grant Scott as chairman of its regional chairs’ advisory board.
Giles deal costs AJG $4.2m in expenses
Integration expenses related to the Giles acquisition cost Arthur J Gallagher $4.2m (£2.5m), according to the global broker’s 2014 Q1 results.
UK roles at risk as NIG launches offshoring consultation
NIG has entered into consultation with staff over proposals to offshore non-broker facing processes to India, Post can reveal.
Bluefin appoints Acxiom's Higgins as PE head
Bluefin has appointed Jon Higgins as its head of private equity, where he will focus on developing Bluefin’s mergers and acquisitions practice in the private equity and corporate arena.
RAC partners with Quindell for £100m telematics joint-venture
RAC and Quindell have come together to launch a new joint-venture company to distribute telematics and connected car products.
Chase Templeton acquires Ealing-based SJS Healthcare
Chase Templeton has acquired Ealing-based SJS Healthcare Associates in a deal adding £2m annual premium income to its books.
Brightside recruits three for senior roles
Listed broker Brightside has recruited a chief operating officer for its retail division, capacity and pricing manager and a head of compliance.
ICA issues warning over compensation calls
The Insurance Council of Australia is warning consumers to be wary about unsolicited calls in connection with potential motor accident compensation claims.
Gallagher buys Wesfarmers broking division for A$1.1bn
International insurance broker Arther J Gallagher & Co. has bought Wesfarmers insurance broking operations based in Australia, New Zealand and the UK for A$1.1bn ($928m).
Apil unveils Hilllsborough psychiatric harm campaign
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has launched a new campaign to change the law on psychiatric harm ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy.
Quindell signs claims deal with new motor MGA
Quindell has signed a three-year outsourcing contract with newly launched managing general agent Hawkwell Motor Insurance Company.