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Travelers hires ex-Catlin director for aviation division
Travelers has appointed David Watts as head of general aviation for Travelers Syndicate Management, Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s.
Birmingham branch boss takes on Axa strategic partnerships role
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Barrie King as head of strategic partnerships.
Costa Concordia set upright
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
Costa Concordia righted
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
BrokersLink to host annual conference in Singapore
BrokersLink, an independent insurance broker network whose members manage more than $14bn of premium, is to hold its fifth annual global conference on Singapore 17 and 18 October.
Lockton in Hong Kong to administer Yue Tung's general insurance book
Lockton's Hong Kong operation has partnered with Yue Tung Financial & Insurance Services in Hong Kong, to service Yue Tung's general insurance portfolio.
Suffolk-based broker offers crisis protection policy
A Suffolk insurance broker will be one of the first in the UK to offer a service designed to help businesses protect their reputation in times of crisis.
Insurers forking out £187m every day, claims ABI report
UK insurers are paying out £187m to customers on a daily basis, while managing 26% of the UK’s total net worth, according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
Discount rate decision could be delayed, warns Kennedys
Insurance law firm Kennedys has cautiously welcomed the government’s research into the personal injury discount rate and warned that the outcome of the paper could delay a decision of whether the rate should change.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's long-term I&P replacement
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Allianz launches TV ad campaign
Allianz has launched a TV advert as part of its campaign to raise the brand’s profile in the UK.
H1 post-tax profits jump $10m at Skuld
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has seen combined post-tax profits for its P&I and commercial business climb more than five-fold on a year-on-year basis.
Healthy Pets unveils marketing analyst
Pet insurance firm Healthy Pets has promoted Sammy Morgan-Sagar to the post of senior marketing and communications analyst.
Skuld sees H1 post-tax profits climb $10m
Marine insurer Skuld has seen combined post-tax profits for its P&I and commercial business climb more than five-fold on a year-on-year basis.
Social media and fraud on the agenda at Claims Club Asia - Singapore
Last Thursday, fifty claims professionals from brokers, reinsurers and insurers from Singapore met to discuss fraud and social media in the claims' process.
Costa Concordia salvage operation underway
The operation to right the Costa Concordia started at 07.00 GMT this morning, and is expected to take up to 12 hours.
Costa Concordia salvage begins
The operation to right the Costa Concordia is underway today, after beginning at 07.00 GMT.
£27bn UK cyber crime wave prompts AGCS cyber policies
Cyber crime cost the UK economy £27bn in 2012 according to figures from the Cabinet Office, and Allianz has responded with trio of new policies to protect businesses.
Direct Group strengthens finance and property teams
Direct Group has appointed Julia Harwood and Maria Rogers as finance business partner for the distribution division and property customer services manager respectively.
Indian motor market struggling
The Indian insurance motor market is struggling to make money as its average combined ratios are over 140%.
Insurer IT spending to grow strongly in Asia-Pacific
Insurance spending in the Asia-Pacific region is set to grow strongly over the next five years according to industry research.
Claimed and Shamed returns to BBC1
Insurance fraud TV show Claim and Shamed is returning to Britain’s screens on 16 September.