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Smith joins Eaga
Former Rok operations director Mitchell Smith has been appointed operational development director with heating and renewable energy firm Eaga.
Blanc to join Axa on Valentine's Day
Axa has revealed that Amanda Blanc will join Axa UK’s commercial lines business as chief executive on 14 February 2011.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
ABI calls on insurers to participate in HR study
The Association of British Insurers has urged insurers to take part in the latest Insurance HR Benchmarking survey.
Thinc founders launch What Insure
What Insure, a new general insurance platform for intermediaries was officially launched today by Thinc founding directors Gregg Taylor and Neil Harkin.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Antares appoints project manager
Antares has appointed James Macdonald-Brown to the finance team of Antares Managing Agency.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
Axa and Complectus launch glass insurance product
Insurer Axa and claims firm Complectus have developed a new glass insurance product for HGVs, LCVs and cars.
Ceiops and CEBS publish FCD recommendations
The Committee of European Banking Supervisors and the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors have published their recommendations for the supplementary requirements of the Financial Conglomerates Directive.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Exclusive legislation content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the impact US extra-jurisdictional sanctions have on European insurance and a View from the Top on the general equality legislation threatening the market.
Post Europe: View from the Top: When is equality not equality?
At a time when the global economy is still in a fragile state of recovery, we increasingly find ourselves beset by challenges of both a political and regulatory nature.
Jubilee appoints business development chief
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Nick Grazier as head of marketing and business development.
Health insurance - review of the year: Care crisis or opportunity?
The past 12 months have been tough for health insurance, with a record contraction in policy numbers. Amy Ellis examines recent market developments and asks whether 2011 will be brighter.
Interview - Roger Brown: Adding value for members
Roger Brown is nearing his second full year as managing director of the ECIC. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the changes instigated and challenges ahead.
Fraud: cognitive questions test sees 51% success rate
Fraud investigation firm the Innovation Group has revealed that a partnership with a university psychology department has produced a 51% success rate in detecting home insurance claims.
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises
Insurers have been urged to review their reserve levels, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased compensation in personal injury cases.
Zurich reaches ‘toxic sofa’ compensation compromise
Zurich has agreed a compromise settlement with a number of claimants in the ongoing ‘toxic sofa’ compensation battle.
‘Toxic sofa’ customers receive pay out
Axa, Chartis and Travellers have compensated more than 400 claimants in the ongoing £20m ‘toxic sofa’ legal wrangle.
Cunningham becomes Airmic partner
Cunningham Lindsey has become the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers’ 16th corporate partner.
Axa PPP appoints distribution director
Axa PPP International, Axa PPP healthcare’s dedicated international healthcare business, has made two senior appointments.
Axa PPP appoints distribution director
Axa PPP International, Axa PPP healthcare’s dedicated international healthcare business, has made two senior appointments.