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Investigation underway into Scotland helicopter crash
At least nine people are known to have died after a police helicopter crashed into the roof of The Clutha pub in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday night.
IFB and Crimestoppers launch ‘crash for cash’ campaign
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and Crimestoppers have launched a camping highlighting the crash for cash hotspots and appealing for information on those making bogus claims.
Cunningham Lindsey targeting 20% annual growth in TPA turnover
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey is hoping to boost UK turnover from third party administration services by 20% year-on-year for the next four years.
Investigation underway into fatal helicopter crash
At least nine people are known to have died after a police helicopter crashed into the roof of The Clutha pub in Glasgow on Friday night.
Pembroke to target £60.5m of premium with new syndicate
Ironshore’s Pembroke Managing Agency has received formal approval from Lloyd’s to manage a new syndicate for the 2014 year of account.
Fitch predicts stable outlook for German non-life ratings
Ratings agency Fitch says it does not foresee a significant number of rating changes in the next 12 to 24 months within the German non-life sector.
German non-life ratings to remain stable, according to Fitch
Ratings agency Fitch says it does not foresee a significant number of rating changes in the next 12 to 24 months within the German non-life sector.
Gadget overload makes driving riskier Zurich claims
The rise in gadget use is making driving riskier, according to new research by Zurich.
Zurich fleet team releases cyclist guide
Zurich's fleet risk engineering team has released a guide to help companies manage the risk of cyclist collisions.
Markerstudy 'still has an interest in Brightside' says Holman
Markerstudy still has "an interest in the well-being of Brightside” according to the broker’s outgoing chief executive Martyn Holman.
Ten Insurance to go live on Acturis platform
Ten Insurance Services is set to go live on the Acturis system at the beginning of January 2014.
Simply Business survey points to lack of consumer understanding
Consumers believe UK insurers and brokers are stuck in the twentieth century, according to research carried out by Simply Business.
ABI property boss Kerr defends SME's exclusion from Flood Re
The Association of British Insurers' head of property has dismissed concerns raised by the British Insurance Brokers' Association relating to the omission of SMEs from Flood Re by claiming there is "no evidence" to support their inclusion.
Asta confirms launch of two syndicates for 2014
Asta is launching two Lloyd’s syndicates for 2014, Axis Syndicate 1686 and Duncan Dale Syndicate 1729.
Zurich begins hunt for new COO
Zurich UK General Insurance has begun searching for a new chief operating officer to replace current COO Claudio Gienal who has accepted a new post at Zurich Global Life.
Ace launches product recall cover for fluid, process and power equipment manufacturers
Ace Group has launched a product for fluid, process and power equipment manufacturers in the UK and Ireland that will include cover for product recall.
Zurich Global Life unveils new Switzerland CEO
Zurich has appointed Claudio Gienal as chief executive of Zurich Global Life in Switzerland, effective from January 2014.
BGL launches motor brand with Coral and Enterprise backing
BGL Group has teamed up with Coral Underwriting and Enterprise Insurance to bring its new motor insurance product Auto and General to market.
Insurers urged to stay vigilant on avoiding sanctions violations
Accountancy firm Moore Stephens is urging insurers to remain vigilant in avoiding sanctions violations or risk facing penalties after positive signals that international sanctions on Iran are relaxing.
Insurance Technology Awards 2013: Winners announced
Post’s Insurance Technology Awards took place last night at the Royal Garden Hotel in London.
FCA will push for brokers to have ‘house in order’, UKGI predicts
Compliance consultancy UKGI predicts 2014 will see the conduct regulator pressuring the broking community to “put its house in order” before insisting on fresh regulations.
Howden snaps up Lycetts' Aitken to run private client division
Howden Insurance Brokers has launched a private client division and has recruited Simon Aitken from Lycetts Insurance Brokers as managing director of the new operation.
GAB Robins reports 76% retention rate on portal claims
GAB Robins has reported a 76% retention rate for employers' liability and public liability injury claims within the Ministry of Justice claims portal, up to 15% higher than the industry average.
Hodges plays down client money problems at Towergate
Towergate chief executive Mark Hodges has said that client money failings, which saw the broker misallocate £15m of client and insurer funds over four years, will have little impact on the business.