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GAB Robins welcomes record qualifications year
GAB Robins has hailed its investment in continuous professional development after 39 employees were awarded Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters qualifications in 2013, the highest number achieved by the loss adjuster in a single year.
Talbot CEO Atkin replaces White as Lloyd's deputy chairman
Lloyd’s has named Talbot Underwriting chief executive and Lloyd's Management Association chair Rupert Atkin as Graham White’s successor as deputy chairman on the Council of Lloyd’s.
R&Q hires ex-Turnkey boss Helson as underwriting management director
Randall & Quilter has appointed Janet Helson as a director of the group’s underwriting management division.
Coast hires Hawkes to aid expansion into 'aggressive' household market
Specialist caravan, motorhome and park home insurer Coast has expanded into the home insurance market with the launch of a new household and general insurance division.
RSA receives 'a clean bill of health' following PWC investigation
A PWC investigation into failing in RSA’s Ireland business has handed the insurer “a clean bill of health” according to Shore Capital analyst Eamonn Flanagan.
PWC blames RSA Ireland woes on 'inappropriate collaboration' between execs
An investigation by PWC has pointed the finger at a small number of senior executives for claims and reserving issues in RSA's Ireland business.
Allianz targets 10% growth in Malaysia
Allianz Malaysia Bhd’s general insurance arm is looking to grow its customer base by 10% in 2014.
Nationale Suisse opens Singapore office
Swiss based insurer Nationale Suisse, owned by the Swiss National Insurance Co., is expanding in Asia by opening an office in Singapore.
Traffic accidents fall in Vietnam
The number of traffic accidents in Vietnam fell from 36 400 in 2012 to 29 385 last year according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Sutton Winson swoops for JLT regional MD Cowdrill
Commercial broker Sutton Winson has hired Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s regional managing director for Southampton Tom Cowdrill to head up its Petersfield office.
Christmas storms tipped to cost industry £400m
The UK insurance industry is facing a bill of around £400m for storms and flooding throughout December and January, PwC insurance partner Mohammad Khan said today.
Man to appear before court nine months after dawn Ifed raid
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has secured charges against an individual arrested during an early morning raid attended by Post last April.
Bogus burglary claims top Innovation's 2013 fraud trend table
Research from insurance software firm Innovation Group into the top fraud trends for 2013 has shown that apparent burglary was the most popular bogus claim.
No job cuts planned following RSA broking merger
RSA will not look to cut staff numbers after merging its affinity and personal lines broker divisions into a single unit.
RSA merges affinity and PL broker units
RSA is to create a single UK personal intermediated unit, bringing together its affinity and personal lines brokers teams, with personal broker boss Jill White exiting.
Sale of Equity Direct Broking to NMG completed
Equity Insurance Group has announced the completion of the sale of Equity Direct Broking to NMG Holdings.
Apil slams 'watered down justice' as meso amendment is voted down
The Mesothelioma Bill passed its final parliamentary stage on Tuesday and will become law once it receives Royal Assent.
Investigation begins into military helicopter crash
An investigation has begun into the circumstances in which a US Air Force helicopter crashed in Norfolk, killing all four people on board.
Hastings staff to pocket windfall as Goldman Sachs deal is completed
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division has signed off on a deal to acquire 50% of the voting share capital in Hastings Insurance Group.
UK General looks to Paymentshield and Mapfre for schemes business hires
UK General has strengthened its scheme business with two appointments.
Axa Assistance to provide breakdown service for Carole Nash
Axa Assistance has won a contract to provide breakdown services to broker Carole Nash’s motorcycle and classic car customers.
Young driver safety scheme wins Admiral sponsorship
Admiral has thrown its support behind a young driver safety initiative that offers lessons to aspiring motorists aged between 11 and 17 by agreeing as the title sponsor of the scheme.
DLA Piper's Murphy becomes Sedgwick insurance partner
Sedgwick has hired DLA Piper’s David Murphy to its insurance practice as a partner in its London office.
Faraday property boss Bridge to join Dale later this year
Dale Underwriting Partners has appointed Ian Bridge as head of property insurance from Faraday where he occupied an identical role.