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Market moves: All change at Mondial Assistance as firm prepares for Allianz rebrand
Preparing for life under the Allianz Global Assistance banner, Mondial Assistance was the busiest firm in the recruitment sector this week.
Asia View from the Top: Getting flood modelling right
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported in 2007 that especially heavily populated mega-delta regions in south, east and south-east Asia will be at greatest risk owing to increased flooding from the sea and, in some mega-deltas, flooding…
Market moves: High-profile changes at Allianz, Zurich and Towergate
The industry witnessed a number of major departures this week with Chris Hanks, Karl Bedlow and Nick Houghton leaving their roles at Allianz, Zurich and Towergate respectively.
Incentive schemes: where do the real issues lie?
On Wednesday, the Financial Services Authority published the results of a review into risks faced by customers from financial incentives, and found that bonus-based schemes increase the risk of mis-selling. With a consultation on the issue launched …
DAC Beachcroft unveils Scottish practice
DAC Beachcroft and Scottish insurance legal practice Andersons Solicitors have merged to form DAC Beachcroft Scotland.
Forum of Insurance Lawyers: 20 years of Foil
Two decades after its inception, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers is still going strong. But with the legal and insurance industries standing on the brink of radical change, how will the body evolve from here?
Cyber insurance struggles to take off in Europe
Cyber exposures are headline news but, as Francesca Nyman reports, with ample capacity in the market and a lack of regulatory guidance, insurance uptake remains low.
Q&A with DAC Beachcroft's Steven Dewhurst
DAC Beachcroft appointed Steven Dewhurst as an insurance partner in its Singapore offices in January with the aim of expanding its international network. Francesca Nyman spoke to him six months into the role to find out about the issues affecting the…
Market moves: MGAs the main movers as three firms make new hires
While the Managing General Agents Association made the trade press this week, MGAs followed suit with several new hires at Pioneer Underwriting, Asta and Sagicor at Lloyd's.
Legal reform: Uncertainty abounds as Laspo countdown continues
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act is set to be implemented in April, but insurers and lawyers are concerned by a lack of detail.
Industry divided over RTA Portal extension deadline after Fenn report
The Ministry of Justice is sticking to its April 2013 deadline for the extension of the RTA Portal to cover a wider spectrum of personal injury claims, despite industry concerns that any changes will be rushed through.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Post can today reveal the shortlist for the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards.
Insurance contract law: Overcoming the barriers
A single European contract law has been on the cards for the past decade, but would a similar rationalisation in the insurance industry suit the continent's firms?
Comment: Pulling off a balancing act
Will the proposals for reforming insurance contract law in the commercial arena stack up?
RICS proposes changes to PI contracts for surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has proposed changes to professional indemnity insurance arrangements for surveyors who carry out valuations.
Spotlight On Medical & Health: Trial and error
Clinical trials on humans is witnessing great technological advances, but they can be dangerous, as the Te Genero case proved in 2006. With compulsory insurance required, how can insurers manage the risks involved?
Dispute resolution: Cutting in the middle man
Financial savings and court support have never been sufficient to switch insurers onto alternative dispute resolution in big numbers. Will the Jackson reforms provide the essential incentives?
DAC Beachcroft teams up with Canadian law firm
DAC Beachcroft and Canadian law firm McCague Borlack have entered into a formal association working with international clients.
Market moves: IFB adds four to team
With the fight against fraud hanging in the balance, the Insurance Fraud Bureau was one of the most active recruiters this week, welcoming four new staff - including a new operations co-ordinator – into its team.
Weightmans wins fraud and claims contract on MIB legal panel
Weightmans law firm has become the Motor Insurance Bureau's legal services supplier for core claims and fraud following a strategic review by the association.
Beachcroft promotes five to be partners
International law firm DAC Beachcroft LLP has appointed five new partners with effect from 1 May 2012, taking total partner numbers to 235.
Market moves: Canopius and CGSC dominate appointments
This week the recruitment space belonged to Canopius and Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford. Canopius restructured its entire executive committee, alongside appointing an underwriter, while CGSC recruited a new chief commercial officer, head of operations and…
In series Competitive edge: A ring of steel to combat fraud
Insurers must have systems in place to prevent fraud, but many have taken this to a higher level and are gaining a competitive edge over their peers.
'Rolling' MRO agreement implemented
The Medical Reporting Organisation’s 2012 agreement will be a “rolling” contract.