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Ace expands its surety practice into continental Europe
Ace Group has appointed Luc Reuter as senior vice president and head of surety, Europe as the firm expands its international surety capabilities into its continental Europe region.
Ace to open Aberdeen office
Ace Group is to open an office in Aberdeen before the end of 2012.
Market moves: Markel, Canopius and Aon lead the way
Axa was in the recruitment spotlight once again, after making a further reshuffle of its senior management, and the week belonged to insurers.
Chaucer appoints Barter as head of catastrophe risk
Lloyd's insurance group Chaucer has appointed Nick Barter as head of catastrophe risk.
Cyber Risk Insurance Forum sets focus in inaugural meeting
The Cyber Risk Insurance Forum, established to develop a security framework for companies taking out cyber insurance, has held its inaugural meeting, expanding its membership and developing two lines of focus for its on-going campaign.
Ace looks to strengthen travel business with internal promotions
Ace Group has made three changes to the travel team serving EMEA as the firm continues to build business across the region.
Ace hopes to bolster EMEA travel team with triple appointment
Ace has made a trio of international appointments in its Europe, Middle East and Africa travel team in a bid to strengthen its travel business across the region.
Ace boss heralds international pricing turnaround with 88.9% H1 COR
Ace has reported that income excluding net realised gains jumped to $1.44bn in the first half of 2012 (H1 2011: $932m).
Half of CEOs responsible for risk management as terrorism tops concerns
The chief executive or chief operating officer has formal responsibility for risk management at 50% of European companies, according to a new survey which found that companies feel underprepared for terrorism and political violence risks.
European companies underprepared for emerging risk
The majority of European companies feel underprepared for emerging risks including terrorism and political violence.
Argo International appoints two experienced claims managers
Argo International has named Sarah Nicholls as accident and health claims manager and Judith Fumero as liability claims manager.
Management merry-go-round at Hiscox leaves CEO 'excited'
Hiscox has completed a string of senior appointments, bringing on board Bob Thaker as head of UK claims, Penny Shaw as chief risk officer and Joanne Musselle as chief underwriting officer for UK and Ireland.
Ace launches new home protection product in Asia
Ace Insurance has launched a new home insurance product in Malaysia and Indonesia.
NIG strengthens north east team with two new hires
Commercial insurer NIG has appointed an underwriter and a business manager to its north east team.
XL seeks to increase "regional presence" with German appointments
XL has expanded its underwriting team for middle market firms in Germany with the appointment of two senior underwriters.
Mitsui recruits Zurich and Ace underwriters
Lloyd's insurer Mitsui Sumitomo is aiming to increase its share of the international liability insurance market following two underwriting appointments.
RAC sells Ace travel product
RAC is to sell travel insurance in the UK after striking a deal with Ace Group.
IUA elects two new board members
Two new members have been elected to the Board of the International Underwriting Association.
R&Q settles Ace legal dispute
Randall & Quilter has reached an agreement in principle, which would resolve all of its outstanding legal cases with various companies of the Ace group.
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Ace appoints president for personal lines and commercial
Ace Group has appointed Darryl Page as division president for international personal and business insurance.
Ace swoops for top 10 Indonesian insurer to diversify reach into PL
Ace has announced today that the company and its local partner have reached a definitive agreement to acquire PT Asuransi Jaya Proteksi in Indonesia for approximately $130m in cash.
Ace research exposes lack of terrorism cover among UK corporates
More than a third of UK corporates do not have specific insurance cover in place for terrorism and political violence risk, according to a survey undertaken by Ace.
Vijay Raghaven promoted to CEO of Ace Arabia
Ace Group today made several appointments to its Middle East and North Africa team.