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Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Julian Millar joins Claimspro
Former QBE and Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance claims boss Julian Millar has joined loss adjusting business Claimspro International as managing director.
Vienna Group acquires QBE Makedonija
Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe has signed an agreement to take a majority stake in Macedonian insurer QBE Makedonija.
QBE sells Macedonia shareholding to Vienna Insurance
QBE has reached agreement with Vienna Insurance to sell its 65% shareholding in QBE Macedonia for an undisclosed sum.
Lack of co-operation 'costs motor insurance £230m'
A lack of co-operation among motor insurers could be costing the industry more than £230m, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute Claims Faculty's New Generation Group.
QBE confirms reinsurance restructure
QBE European Operations has finally announced a restructure of its European reinsurance business, which takes effect on 30 September 2012.
QBE Europe restructures reinsurance business
QBE Europe has announced a restructure of its reinsurance arm which will take effect on 30 September 2012.
UK court approves launch of QBE Re
A UK court has approved QBE's plans to merge its non-Lloyd's reinsurance businesses across Europe.
Claims Club 10th anniversary: A decade of debate
The Post Claims Club will mark its 10th anniversary next year, and the group's advisory board looks back on a decade of change.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Talk Sport PI ads and treehouses
Last week I enjoyed a pleasant staycation in East Sussex, sleeping in an eco-treehouse on a farm near Mayfield, visiting sights and restaurants recommended by local industry types.
Cyber liability: Combatting cyber crime
From the £21bn bill for businesses to the inevitable reputation damage, cyber crime can have a devastating impact on UK organisations. So why do so few understand or act on the risks?
Brit integration leads to Birmingham office relocation for QBE
QBE has been forced to relocate its Birmingham operation to a larger office as a result of the ongoing integration of the Brit Insurance business.
MMA poaches motor specialist from QBE
MMA Insurance has appointed Gary Clayton as senior motor trade underwriter with a remit for the South of the UK.
European View From The Top: Growth opportunities
Among all the doom and gloom you might think the chances of growth in the near term are slight, if not negligible.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
QBE records 26% increase in insurance profit in H1 2012
QBE Insurance Group made an insurance profit of $965m for the first half of the year ended June 2012, an increase of $203m on 2011.
QBE teams up with Autoglass for repair and replacement
QBE Europe has appointed Autoglass as preferred supplier for its core glass services.
QBE's 'A+' IFS rating affirmed
Australian insurer QBE has had its 'A' long-term issuer default rating and 'A+' insurer financial strength rating affirmed by Fitch.
Brit unveils positive 11.5 point COR swing as business takes new direction
The Brit Group has this morning recorded a combined operating ratio of 93.3% for the first six months of 2012 (30 June 2011: 104.8%), having completed a restructure into becoming a focused global specialty underwriter.
Cooter departs QBE after helping with Brit integration
QBE has confirmed the departure of Simon Cooter, former Brit director of market management and regional operations, having assisted in the business integration following the April takeover.
Mitsui recruits Zurich and Ace underwriters
Lloyd's insurer Mitsui Sumitomo is aiming to increase its share of the international liability insurance market following two underwriting appointments.
Former HSBC Insurance duo poised for £50m drive with motor start-up
A new motor start-up, fronted by a duo of former HSBC Insurance UK executives, has been tipped to make a major play for the broker market in the second half of the year, underwriting up to £50m of business by the beginning of 2013.
Markel appoints trade credit analyst in Singapore
Markel International has appointed Rufin Majid as trade credit analyst in its Singapore office.
Aviva completes deal with Guidewire on commercial business
Aviva has selected Guidewire's PolicyCenter as its new underwriting and policy administration solution, and ClaimCenter for its core UK commercial business.