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Ex-Amlin and QBE project leader Day replaces Hobbs as IUA programme director
The International Underwriting Association has appointed Louise Day as programme director to lead company involvement in the London Market’s modernisation programme.
Chasing the Asian SME vote
Insurers in Asia are turning their attention to providing cover to SMEs as they wake up to the potential of the sector, writes Nicky Burridge.
The hunt for Asia acquisitions
The market for mergers and acquisitions in Asia remains strong as international and domestic insurers look to grow their operations in the booming region writes Nicky Burridge.
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
QBE Europe motor director Bains exits
QBE European Operations has confirmed the departure of retail motor and business performance director Talbir Bains.
Bus crash fraudsters sentenced in £500,000 QBE claim attempt
Two crash-for-cash fraudsters that "meticulously planned" an attempt to claim £500,000 from QBE were sentenced today in the Manchester Crown Court.
Seven insurers appointed to Towergate SME panel
Towergate has reached agreements with seven insurers to form a commercial panel for sub £5000 premium standard SME business.
Market Moves - 30 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
QBE announces multiple appointments as it unveils UK and Ireland business restructure
QBE European Operations has restructured its UK and Ireland business into three segments: corporate and large commercial, middle market and SME.
SSP and QBE join forces on SME product offering
SSP has partnered with QBE to provide brokers with access to a range of commercial lines SME products.
Market Moves - 16 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
QBE Europe chairman steps down after joining main board
QBE’s chairman of European operations Brian Pomeroy has stepped down after eight years in the role.
Market Moves - 9 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
C-Suite Insurer: Bridging the risk management gap
Better sharing of information and expertise between risk managers and business leaders will benefit all
Property director Fice quits QBE
QBE’s property director Peter Fice has quit the Australian insurer after six years.
Aviva claims boss Scott follows Clayden to QBE
QBE has recruited Aviva’s Paul Scott as its head of motor and liability claims, to work with the Norwich insurer’s former GI claims director Dominic Clayden.
Post Blog: Insurance professionals who have stood for parliament
With the news that insurance entrepreneur Arron Banks is moving from Go Skippy to Go Ukippy, I decided to look at how other prospective election candidates from the insurance sector have fared over the last two elections.
Catlin cranks up UK General commercial capacity stake as Ageas steps aside
UK General has extended its capacity arrangement with Catlin to include commercial motor in a deal that has signalled the end of Ageas’ relationship with the managing general agent’s commercial arm.
Top 100 UK Insurers: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2014 (headquarters not featured)
Top 100 UK Insurers 2014: Top 20 insurer profiles
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms according to AM Best's Top 100 UK Insurers Table, including board members, broker agencies, staff and UK reserves. For full table and map of regional offices see bottom of page.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2013: Top 20 insurer profiles
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms according to AM Best's Top 100 UK Insurers Table, including board members, broker agencies, staff and UK reserves. For full table and map of regional offices see bottom of page.
Weather index MGA to target brokers after securing capacity
The first UK-flagged weather index coverholder is targeting a range of smaller broking partners after securing underwriting capacity from a panel of market players.
Market Moves - 11 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
UK casualty claims boss Donna Willis exits QBE
QBE Europe’s head of UK casualty claims Donna Willis has left the insurer after three and a half years in the role.