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Fire losses make up 50% of Indian GI claims
Fire losses accounted for over half of the claims lodged with Indian general insurance companies in 2011-12.
My Best XI: Stuart Daws, Allianz Commercial
Stuart Daws, risk control survey manager at Allianz Commercial, has selected a mixture of industry and celebrity folk for his insurance start-up best XI. Along with three of his colleagues, there are special appearances from musicians, a restaurateur and…
Proposed cuts to fire service budgets could have major impact on insurers
The insurance industry is urging the government to implement a central fire and rescue policy in England amid fears that sweeping budget cuts will result in insurers paying the price for longer response times.
Business interruption: Playing with fire
Confusion and costs have led to fewer businesses taking out adequate business interruption cover, putting them at risk of significant losses. How can the industry rectify the situation?
In Series: Data Sharing - Sharing is caring
Data sharing among insurers offers a range of benefits, but could firms' desires to retain a competitive edge hamper such collaboration?
Broker Focus: Insurance Mediation Directive - A level playing field?
The European Commission's revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive is targeting mandatory commission disclosure, but what will this mean for UK brokers?
Allianz to underwrite 'superfast' mobile network EE
Allianz and mobile phone insurance provider Lifestyle Services Group have signed a contract to provide mobile device insurance services to 4G network provider EE.
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Allianz Global Assistance launches BMW and Mini repair offerings
German insurer Allianz Global Assistance is to launch products that provide BMW and Mini owners with cover for cosmetic repairs and wheel repairs.
RSA appoints SME deals head
Russell White has returned to RSA after five years at Allianz to become head of SME deals.
In Series: External Data - Thinking outside the box
Are insurers making the most of external data by using it to do more than simply price risk?
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.
Police chief McBride calls for more insurer input to tackle metal theft
A police chief has urged insurers to tackle the spread of metal theft by improving the quality of claims data and sharing it with police and other stakeholders.
EC Insurance names former Allianz Global Assistance chairman as non-exec
EC Insurance Holdings has appointed Mike Webb as a non-executive director.
Allianz and Covéa to appeal against RSA subrogration ruling
Allianz and Covéa have lodged an application to appeal against the High Court's judgement in favour of RSA's motor subrogation costs model.
Ace hires Zotti to develop Italian consumer lines
Ace Group has recruited Renato Zotti as director of accident and health, life and travel in Italy as the firm continues to invest in consumer lines insurance propositions for the Italian market.
Allianz raises profit expectations for 2012
Allianz has raised its 2012 full-year operating profit expectations to over €9bn, assuming a normal business development during the rest of the year.
Insurer stocks dipped ahead of Hurricane Sandy landfall
Stocks for European insurers, including Allianz SE and Zurich Insurance Group, fell on Monday as the US prepared for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to cause $5bn-$10bn in insured losses, according to modelling firm Eqecat.
Allianz boss Stephen Coates joins Pool Re
Former Allianz head of UK property and casualty, Stephen Coates, has joined Pool Re as head of market operations.
Allianz boss hails "important" 10-year Asian bancassurance deal with HSBC
Allianz and HSBC have signed a 10-year exclusive bancassurance distribution agreement in Asia.
Beazley swoops for Allianz Re regional manager for Singapore role
Beazley is expanding its reinsurance team into Singapore with the appointment of Ben Liang.
Market moves: CEO change at Willis takes the headlines
Recruitment news this week was dominated by the appointment of a new group chief executive at Willis, after long-serving CEO Joe Plumeri announced that he is standing down early in 2013 after 12 years, and the appointment of a new broking CEO at Hastings…
Aviva among top firms for corporate social responsibility
Aviva is ranked fifth among European financial services firms for corporate social responsibility, according to a new report.
Allianz recruits Liberty Mutual financial lines underwriter
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Elke Vagenende as head of product development, financial lines (UK).