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Interview: Jelf’s Phil Barton - shooting to success
Phil Barton's football career was cruelly cut short, but that didn't stop him reaching the insurance big league. The Jelf insurance chief executive explains how, in the past two years, his tactics have transformed the firm, and outlines his goals for…
No compensation for 3000 asbestos victims not included in new scheme
A new insurer-funded government compensation scheme for mesothelioma victims has been criticised for excluding sufferers of other asbestos-related diseases who might have received financial support under the shelved Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Beach volleyball and insurance sop
On Wednesday this week I received an email from a Claims Club regular I have been in discussion with about speaking at the next meeting.
EC approves acquisition of Groupama's Gan by Allianz France
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation Allianz's proposed acquisition of a non-life insurance portfolio of Groupama-owned Gan Eurocourtage.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Allianz teams up with Saracens rugby club in 'long-term' deal
Allianz has entered into a sponsorship deal with Premiership rugby club Saracens, in a deal which will see the north London side's new Hendon ground renamed Allianz Park.
Allianz champions sustainability with 'first' ESG advisory board
Allianz has established an advisory board for company-wide environmental, social and governance issues which it says is the first of its kind.
Generali and Allianz among downgraded Italian insurers
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded three Italian insurers in reflection of the Italian sovereign’s weakening credit worthiness.
Concern over PPOs makes 'nervous' reinsurers more 'selective' in writing
The spectre of the UK motor market being hit by the further withdrawal of primary capacity, and resistance to new entrants, has again been raised, this time through the reinsurance community's concern about periodical protection orders.
Euler Hermes launches Europe credit insurance
Euler Hermes is launching Europe Credit Insurance in the UK market, which enables businesses to receive additional cover up to a £1m for exceptional transactions.
Former Allianz consultant joins Assurant Solutions
Specialist insurance provider Assurant Solutions has appointed John Miles to its European compliance team.
Allianz retail arm completes 'Clear' launch with houshold offering
The Allianz retail arm has completed the final phase of its Clear product launch, following a deal that will see the operation’s Clear household product available through Adrian Flux brokerage.
Olympics Countdown: Q&A with Rebecca Romero
Allianz-sponsored Olympic rowing silver medalist and world and Olympic cycling champion Rebecca Romero talks DIY, paper rounds and Joan of Arc.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
High Net Worth: Join The High Flyers
With the lucrative high net worth market continuing to soar, it’s little wonder so many new entrants are getting on board – but there could be a hard landing ahead for some
Q&A with Allianz Worldwide Care's Andrew Seale
As the expat market continues to thrive in the Middle East, Stephanie Denton spoke to Andrew Seale, regional manager for the UK, Middle East and Italy at Allianz Worldwide Care, about the challenges this transient population brings to the private medical…
CNA hires Chartis underwriting boss
CNA has appointed Justin Godman, pictured, as casualty underwriting manager.
Accounting Standards: Slow but steady
Eight years since the 'interim' International Financial Reporting Standards were introduced, progress is still slow on final implementation.
Roundtable: How can fraud be halted at the underwriting stage?
There has long been a focus on fighting fraud at the claims stage, but could more be done to discourage would-be fraudsters at an earlier juncture?
PE interest to shake up motor insurance market
Growing interest in motor insurance from private equity firms is likely to increase dynamism in the sector, according to Ernst & Young.
Allianz makes string of new hires
Allianz has boosted its commercial and legal protection divisions with four new appointments.
Allianz recruits partnership development boss
Allianz Insurance has appointed Richard Nettleship as partnership development manager for the firm's corporate partner division.
Loss adjusting: A standards issue
Direct regulation of loss adjusters has been on the agenda for more than a decade but, with Europe ready to step in, is the industry prepared to be governed by forces on the continent?
RSA legal action suspended as court rules in insurer's favour over motor costs
Zurich has confirmed that it has suspended legal action with RSA over the company's subrogated motor repair costs while it awaits the outcome of a possible appeal, after RSA won a High Court case against two other insurers.