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Antares hires ex-AIG CEO Sullivan as non-executive chairman
Antares Managing Agency has appointed Martin Sullivan as non-executive chairman.
British Insurance Awards 2013: Underwriter of the Year
The sky's the limit
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Octo eyes up UK telematics opportunities
Telematics systems provider Octo Telematics has relocated its frontline operation from Italy to London in a bid to take advantage of opportunities in the burgeoning UK telematics market and to build stronger ties with both the insurance and manufacturing…
AIG appoints major account manager in Asia Pacific
Rudi Spaan has been appointed head of brokerage distribution and client management, Asia Pacific at AIG.
R&Q and MPPA reach agreement
Randall & Quilter has reached an agreement with MPPA Insurance to receive by way of novation all contracts underwritten by MPPA.
Claims Awards 2013
The Post Claims Club celebrated its 10th year in style last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel with the Third Annual Claims Awards.
Claims Awards 2013: Innovation of the Year – AIG
AIG’s use of the latest technology has revolutionised its investigation reporting, heralding a dramatic drop in time taken to assess and process claims, bringing benefits to policyholders.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
View from the Top: London must lead the way
Innovation is key if the London market is to retain its global importance to the industry, says Nicolas Aubert.
Brit enters political & credit risk market
Brit has entered the political & credit risk market with the appointments of Peter Jenkins and John Lentaigne as co-heads of the new division.
AIG extends oil and gas cover
AIG has expanded its oil and gas product to offer increased limits and cover, coupled with stronger specialist loss control services.
AIG tackles cyber risk via the ipad
AIG has launched an ipad CyberEdge product to help companies navigate through the challenges of cyber crime and data breaches.
AIG to invest $92.5m in PICC
AIG, a major shareholder of PICC, has announced the $92.5m (HK$718.1m) investment after PICC's Property & Casualty announced its intention to raise money through a rights issue.
Six foreign insurers granted China motor licenses
Six foreign insurers have been given licenses to operate in China’s compulsory motor market, twelve months after the market was first opened up to foreign insurers.
Axa leads the way in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has been rated the highest performing firm among Brokerbility’s seven key insurer partners in the collective broking organisation’s bi-annual satisfaction survey.
Biba 2013: Brokers urged to put multinational programmes ‘on the table’
Brokers need to put multinational programmes “on the table” when speaking with clients about their insurance options, according to Stephen Morton, vice president, multinational centre of excellence at AIG.
Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.
Markel International hires professional risks specialist
Markel International has appointed Bhavik Desai as an underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
AIG targets London market as it reveals its 2012 results
AIG UK is past its crisis and ready to hit the London market hard, according to its UK managing director Nicolas Aubert.
AIG targets marine, P&C growth in London
US insurance giant AIG is hoping to see its European operation, which includes the business formerly known as Chartis, grow in London’s wholesale market.
Ex-Zurich underwriting boss Meyrick joins XL marine team
XL Group has appointed Lee Meyrick as chief underwriting officer for global marine and offshore energy.
View From the Top: MGAs still have some growing up to do
Like many of my colleagues in the industry, my perception of managing general agents used to be narrow. However, in 2012, after a 25-year career with major global insurers including Zurich and AIG, I joined one.
Ex-Airmic chair Taylor joins Ascot board
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Paul Taylor as an independent non-executive director and chair of it’s risk committee.