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Aviva appoints Mark Wilson as group chief executive
Former AIA chief executive Mark Wilson, pictured, has been appointed group CEO and will receive a basic annual salary of £980 000, Aviva has revealed.
PICC seeks cornerstone investors ahead of IPO
Chinese state-owned insurer PICC Group is in talks with American International Group and others to become cornerstone investors for its planned Hong Kong listing, Reuters reported.
Market moves: Chartis and Antares dominate recruitment space
The recruitment space was dominated by Chartis and Lloyd’s insurer Antares this week. Chartis welcomed four new staff to its team, while Antares recruited an energy underwriter and two aviation specialists.
AIG adds logo to Singapore skyline
Global insurer AIG has installed a new signboard on top of its Asia Pacific headquarters at 78 Shenton Way.
Sponsorship: Your name here
From wheelchair rugby to fencing, insurers have a strong interest in sport. Why is such sponsorship so popular, and how do the parties involved benefit?
AIG brand is back, declares Benmosche
American International Group, has declared that AIG is once again the “go-to-market brand” of its global property casualty business, which had been rebranded as Chartis in the wake of its near-collapse in 2008.
Chartis appoints regional head
Chartis has appointed a new regional manager for the Midlands and south west.
Market moves: Fusion five mark the week's biggest move
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion was the most active firm in the recruitment space this week, unveiling a new five-strong engineering team all joining from Aviva.
Chartis appoints new head of commercial property
Hilary Flynn has been appointed head of commercial property at Chartis UK.
Chartis executive director nominated for achievement award
Jaqueline McNamee, executive director of commercial lines at Chartis, has made the 2012 Woman of Achievement Award shortlist after winning the insurance category.
Law report: Foreseeability of financial crisis defence no longer unassailable
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Brokers rate clarity of contacts crucial amid continued insurer restructures
Axa has retained the top spot in a broker survey of insurer performances in dealing with claims, underwriting and accounts.
Cooper Gay yacht specialist joins Chartis
Chartis has named former Cooper Gay broker Ben Lind as senior yacht underwriter in the firm's private client group.
Investing in the Profession: Chartis scheme gains CII approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
AIG agrees long-term sponsorship deal with legendary All Blacks
The AIG brand logo will adorn the front of the legendary New Zealand All Blacks rugby shirts, after the pair agreed a five and a half year sponsorship deal.
Tata AIG in bancassurance tie-up
AIG's Indian joint venture has formed an agreement with India's Axis Bank to offer insurance products via the private bank's distribution network.
View from the top: The triumvirate of trust
Reservation of rights does little to reassure the customer that their insurer will honour its promise, says Nicolas Aubert.
Chartis broker academy wins CII stamp of approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Insurers overlook brand power at their peril
The power of branding is an important tool for insurers to compete in a volatile market.
AIG to be designated as 'systemically important'
The US-based Financial Stability Oversight Council has notified AIG that it is under consideration to be labelled as a firm that presents a potential risk to the financial system.
QBE hopes to further bolster '100%' capacity arrangement with RMP
QBE director Craig Bennett has reaffirmed his company's commitment to a capacity arrangement with AJ Gallagher International managing general agent RMP, despite suggestions that public sector pressures could lead to a pull-out.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.
AJG deepens public sector play with Acumus buy
AJ Gallagher International has grown its UK public sector business to more than £150m gross written premium with the acquisition of Chelmsford-based housing specialist Acumus.