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Cunningham Lindsey team dealing with Apollo Theatre claim
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has confirmed it is dealing with the property claim arising from the Apollo Theatre loss.
JLT Specialty grows team with five hires
JLT Specialty has today announced five appointments in its London-based team.
Footprint MD Testa to unveil motorcycle offering following Banks reunion
The managing director of newly launched van insurance brand Footprint, Lance Testa, is expecting to integrate motorcycle insurance into the business in February as he prepares to take on established players, including his former employer Brightside's…
L&G invests £159m in infrastructure
Legal & General has invested £159m in acquiring 13 care homes and the building of the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
Paul Fairhurst appointed to AJG Manchester role
Paul Fairhurst has been appointed Arthur J Gallagher Manchester office head for the UK retail division.
Allianz and Covéa subrogation appeal against RSA dismissed
An appeal from Allianz and Covéa against last year’s High Court RSA subrogation verdict has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal this morning.
Helvetia increases its share in Nationale Suisse
Helvetia Group has cemented itself as a core shareholder in Nationale Suisse after one of its businesses increased its stake to 12.7%.
Hiscox given green light for York office
Hiscox was granted full planning approval for its proposed York headquarters at a council meeting last night.
MetLife expands in Malaysia
MetLife has reached an agreement with Malaysia's AMMB Holdings, which owns the fifth largest bank in Malaysia, to form a strategic partnership involving AmLife Insurance Berhad and AmFamily Takaful Berhad.
Hardy strengthens board with double appointment
Underwriting agency Hardy has appointed David Stevens as board director and chief financial officer for the Hardy group of companies.
Ex-Brightside boss Banks launches van insurance brand Footprint
Former Brightside chief executive Arron Banks has launched specialist standard and non-standard van insurance brand Footprint Insurance, having enrolled an experienced management team led by Lance Testa.
JLT £1.8m fine is a ‘wake-up call’ for firms says the BSI
JTL’s £1.8m fine is a wake-up call to the importance of having clear anti-bribery policies, the British Standards Institution has said.
Young driver green paper publication unlikely before 2014
The Department for Transport has said it will not be releasing its green paper on young driver safety until it has reconciled improving safety without restricting young people’s freedom.
Govt and ABI yet to finalise details on leaders programme, Javid says
Financial secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid said the government is yet to sort out the details around working with the Association of British Insurers on its future leaders programme as part of the UK insurance growth action plan.
UK General prepares for 2014 schemes growth with three hires
UK General has made a trio of appointments to broaden the scope and knowledge of its schemes division, in anticipation of a period of expansion.
Aviva sets aside £500m for investment as insurance growth plan is launched
Aviva has pinpointed £500m for investment in UK infrastructure following a pledge with five other life insurers to pump £25bn into major projects as part of the government’s national infrastructure plan.
Bupa unveils new chief internal auditor
Healthcare company Bupa has appointed David Fletcher as chief internal auditor.
Bassett finds new home at OIM Underwriting
OIM Underwriting has appointed Faraday’s Nicola Bassett to the newly created role of claims director.
Further storms predicted next week as insurers remain vigilant
Insurers have been warned that much of the UK will be impacted by storms that are set to wreak havoc on homeowners and commuters next week.
Beazley boosts Latin American development with appointment
Beazley has appointed Ricardo Ortega as head of business development in Latin America.
Ageas’ Watson becomes chairman of ABI motor committee
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers’ motor technical committee.
Bluefin acquires Scottish PI broker
Bluefin has acquired independent Edinburgh-based broker P I Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Willis names Owens as CEO of amalgamated captive business
Willis Group has appointed Paul Owens as chief executive of the newly formed Willis Global Captive Management business.
Four groups granted super-complainant status to FCA
Four consumer representative bodies have been granted “super-complainant” status by the government for the financial services sector.