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Stavale appointed CMO of Assurant Solutions Europe
Cassio Stavale has been named chief marketing officer of Assurant Solutions’ Europe operations.
CII seeking talent for development programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is looking for people to join its talent programme.
Chris Hart returns to RSA from QBE
Chris Hart has been appointed as global network manager at RSA.
Assurant Solutions appoints Europe chief marketing officer
Assurant Solutions’ Europe has appointed Cassio Stavale as its chief marketing officer.
Tata Consultancy launches insurance 'ditigal wallet' app for drivers
A smartphone app allowing insured drivers to digitally store their insurance documents has been launched in India by Tata Consultancy Services.
Drivestyle launches mile-by-mile telematics product
Coverbox brand Drivestyle.co.uk has unveiled a new car cover that allows customers to purchase car insurers in bundles reflecting how far they drive.
Direct Group to create 200 jobs at new Doncaster HQ
Direct Group will create 200 new jobs in Doncaster following the opening of a new purpose-built head office in the town.
Direct Group to create 200 jobs following office relocation
Direct Group will create 200 new jobs in Doncaster following the opening of a new purpose-built head office in the town.
Indemnity Risk Solutions launches new PII offering for 2013
Indemnity Risk Solutions, an underwriting agency specialism in professional indemnity insurance for small to medium sized firms has launched its Solicitors Professional Indemnity offering for 2013.
Blink appoints Motaquote wholesale and affinity head Steele
Blink Solutions has appointed Allan Steele as South West business development manager.
Barbican hires Willis' Goddard as cyber underwriter
Barbican Group Holdings has appointed Jayne Goddard as cyber underwriter in the firm’s specialty division.
Reid pledges Bluefin commitment after taking executive chairman role
Newly appointed Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid is "really excited" about a new role at the broker, he told Post.
Reid named Bluefin chairman, group MD steps up to CEO
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid is to step up to a new role as executive chairman of the broker, replaced by group managing director Mike Bruce.
Open GI wins Markerstudy retail contract
Open GI has been appointed by Markerstudy Group’s retail division to provide its software for the next five years.
Dutch insurers urged to offer risk-based flood cover
Dutch insurers must accept the rejection of a proposed compulsory flood scheme and start offering flood cover on a voluntary basis, according to Neerlandse co-founder Rogier van der Kooy Versteeg.
Hiscox adds new lines to overseas property cover
Hiscox has made several additions to the home insurance available to UK private clients with overseas homes.
Mass calls for SRA rethink on enticements to claims
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has expressed disappointment at the fact the Solicitors Regulation Authority is not considering outlawing cash or gift enticements to potential claimants.
Hiscox extends overseas home insurance cover
Global insurer Hiscox has extended the coverage available for UK private clients with overseas homes.
Ex-DAC Beachcroft partner joins BLM fraud team
Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed new partner Joanna Keogh to its national fraud team.
DIMA appoints new board members at AGM
Dublin International Insurance & Management Association, the representative body for Ireland domiciled reinsurers, elected five directors to its board at its AGM last week.
Engineer jailed for fraudulent claim
An engineer who tried to claim £900 000 from RSA after suffering an accident at work has been jailed for eight months after pleading guilty to committing fraud.
Marsh’s Hodgins elected to DIMA board
Dublin International Insurance & Management Association, the representative body for the international reinsurance industry in Ireland, has elected five directors to its board.
IFB boss Fletcher welcomes fraud sentencing consultation
Insurance Fraud Bureau director Ben Fletcher has hailed a consultation from the Sentencing Council to set new guidelines for fraud.
Allianz personal lines stalwart joins Zurich
Zurich has appointed Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.