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Howden acquires Norwegian broker
Howden Broking Group has acquired a majority share in Norwegian broker North Edge Forsikringsmegling AS.
Asbestos proposals are a “missed opportunity” says Apil
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has branded the recent consultation to speed up the settlement of mesothelioma as a “missed opportunity.”
The Insurance Technnology Awards 2013 shortlist is now out
The shortlist is now out for the Insurance Technology Awards 2013.
Towergate hires new CUO from AIG
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Paul Jewell as chief underwriting officer.
FCA finds no consistency in insurers’ private investigator use
The Financial Conduct Authority says there is no consistency in insurers’ use of private investigators following the release of a factsheet for general insurance companies today.
RSA acquires specialist risk engineering team from Elciem
RSA has acquired a seven-strong specialist risk engineering team from independent consultancy Elciem, taking its total number of risk engineers to 200.
Webinar: Combining data sources to effectively manage customer intelligence
The ability to blend data is key to unlocking the full potential of the growing amounts of information available.
Axa UK appoints Deborah Parker as property head
Axa UK has appointed Deborah Parker as group property director with responsibility for the group's real estate function.
Judge to review Jackson reforms’ problem areas
The judge charged with implementing the Jackson reforms has revealed he will review parts of the legislation causing problems for lawyers.
Lockton Re makes senior hire from Kiln
Lockton Re has appointed Martyn Headdey as head of engineering and construction within Lockton Re.
Philip named SRA chief
General Medical Council chief operating officer Paul Philip has been appointed chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
AGCS expands Swedish presence with branch office
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has unveiled a new branch in Stockholm, growing its base in the Nordic region.
Pioneer adds to PI team
Pioneer Underwriting has recruited Paula McManus to its professional indemnity business.
Insurers reminded of reform milestone by Crawford liability boss
Insurers have been reminded to brace themselves for the next civil litigation reform milestone geared towards reversing the former legal position, imposing a burden on claimants to prove negligence.
Be Wiser offering university alternative to school leavers
Be Wiser Insurance has taken on 15 new students to its Surestart undergraduate career scheme and is looking to recruit 20 more in the coming months.
Mapfre Assistance launches rental car cover
Mapfre Assistance has launched a group of products targeted at car rental companies and their customers.
Miller achieves chartered status
Miller has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Institute of Insurance.
Budget constraints increase challenges for European risk managers
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Axa hires fleet underwriter from Equity Red Star
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Jamie Colton to the newly created role of trading fleet underwriter for its Bristol branch.
Hiscox expands Prima Insure deal into Germany
Bermuda-based insurer Hiscox has agreed to grow the use of distribution tool Prima Insure into Germany after seeing success in France.
Risk managers feeling pressure of complex environment
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Ferma 2013: 'Twin peaks' regulation questioned by ex-EC Solvency II head
The former head of Solvency II at the European Commission has called into question the creation of the UK’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory system for matters relating to the insurance industry.
Ferma 2013: Former EC Solvency II head questions 'twin peaks' regulator
The former head of Solvency II at the European Commission has called into question the creation of the UK’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory system for matters relating to insurance.
Questgates strengthens property division
Loss adjuster Questgates has appointed Ian Woodhead as property operations director and promoted Robin Ehrlich to the role of associate director.