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XL swoops for AIG’s Europe claims boss
XL has recruited AIG’s chief claims officer for Europe to replace the outgoing Graham Lambourne as head of international P&C claims.
My best XV Selected by Russell Berry, Towergate
Russell Berry, graduate trainee at Towergate Underwriting, selects his best XV and wins two tickets to see England v Argentina on 9 November in the QBE Rugby Internationals.
Career file: John Sims - Ex-Lorega CEO Sims resurfaces at AIG
AIG has appointed former Lorega chief executive John Sims to the role of UK head of its high net worth arm Private Client Group.
Market Moves: UK General hires former BMW man and Sue Langley returns to industry
This week saw a surge of appointments among insurers, with fresh faces at AIG, Allianz and UK General. The latter swooped for a former BMW man to serve as schemes director, while others looked to more conventional sources. Former Lloyd’s and Hiscox boss…
AIG opens Hangzhou office
AIG China, the largest foreign property & casualty insurer in China, has opened a branch in Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province.
Ex-Lorega CEO Sims resurfaces at AIG
AIG has appointed former Lorega chief executive John Sims to the role of UK head of its high net worth arm Private Client Group.
Sullivan takes non exec role at CGSC
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Martin Sullivan as non-executive chairman of CGSC Delaware, the main board for the Group’s North American operations.
Career development: Marsh young claims professionals event
Broking giant Marsh sold out its first event for young claims professionals earlier this month.
Market Moves: Busy insurers make a raft of hires along with a number of key departures
Insurers led the way in a recruitment frenzy this week. AIG swooped for a head of commercial property, while Hardy acquired a property treaty business unit manager. There were departures too, with QBE’s Steven Burns announcing retirement from full time…
Seraina Maag to head AIG's EMEA business
AIG has appointed Seraina Maag as president and chief executive of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa region business.
AIG appoints Seraina Maag to head EMEA business
AIG has appointed Seraina Maag as president and chief executive of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa region business.
Axa retains lead in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has been ranked highest of Brokerbility’s seven key insurer partners in a survey of members.
Cousins takes over from Flynn as AIG commercial property boss
AIG has appointed Steve Cousins to the role of UK head of commercial property.
The Claims Event 2013
Claims managers fear hearing loss could become the ‘new whiplash’
Surveillance firms lose insurer business as ICO investigates use of private eyes
Firms found complicit in illegal data gathering will face criminal prosecution.
AIG raises contaminated product limits to $35m
American International Group has launched a web-based service to help companies estimate the cost of recall incidents, and expanded its available accidental contamination coverage limits to $35m.
C-Suite: Prepare for the worst
A recent fire at an AIG building illustrated the importance of a strong crisis management plan.
Post Intelligence – company profile: AIG
In four years, AIG has repaid $182bn of bailout funds through intensive disposal of assets.
Systemic risk: The burden of being big
What will the extra scrutiny that comes with being a global systemically important insurer mean for the nine firms given the designation?
Ascot recruits Navigators underwriter for marine account
Ascot Underwriting has appointed a Navigators senior underwriter to take on the role of senior vice president in New York.
Ferma 2013: Captive growth can be opportunity for insurers
Businesses are increasingly utilizing captives to manage their risks, according to insurers at the Federation of European Risk Management Association conference.
Ferma 2013: AIG aims to differentiate through global risk appetite
Risk managers increasingly need an insurer with the ability to manage a global programme, according to Emmanuel Brulé, president of commercial insurance EMEA at AIG.
Towergate hires new CUO from AIG
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Paul Jewell as chief underwriting officer.
Solicitors' PI: Taking a gamble
While their low prices make unrated carriers an attractive option for solicitors seeking professional indemnity insurance, are they worth the risk? And do small law firms have any alternative?