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Markel hires ex-RSA marine underwriter Cannock
Markel International has appointed Matthew Cannock, pictured, as marine underwriter for its Singapore office.
Market moves: New arrivals in the broking sector
Lorica Insurance Brokers, Chaucer and Markel led the way in the recruitment space this week, bringing in several fresh faces between them.
Cost of summer floods proves high as industry reports poor six-month results
This year's first-half results revealed a reverse in fortunes for Lloyd's and London market firms, while general insurers took a hit from the summer floods.
Asia View from the Top: Risk and opportunity abound
The economy of Asia has been rapidly growing. It now accounts for one-third of world gross domestic product and is likely to exceed 50% by 2050.
Fraudster busted after downloading image to exaggerate paper-cut
A would-be fraudster who suffered a paper-cut while at the gym has been cautioned by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department after downloading an online image of a wound to support a £500 claim.
Chaucer appoints new cargo class underwriter
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has appointed Geoff Wilkinson, pictured, to cargo class underwriter in the marine division of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
RSA appoints investor director from Cable & Wireless
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
RSA recruits ex-L&G man for investor relations role
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
Market moves: Markel, Canopius and Aon lead the way
Axa was in the recruitment spotlight once again, after making a further reshuffle of its senior management, and the week belonged to insurers.
Markel UK recruits broker manager from Chartis
Markel International has appointed Julia Churchill as broker development manager for the southern region.
Ex-E&Y boss appointed LV audit committee chairman
Former Ernst & Young senior partner James Dean, pictured, has replaced Ian Reynolds as LV audit committee chairman.
Brown: flood risk solution needed to end market inequality
RSA's chief executive for UK & Western Europe has called on the government to act quickly in announcing a replacement for the Statement of Principles to avoid further uncertainty for householders in flood risk areas.
Italian quakes and UK floods hit RSA's H1 result
RSA continues to expect overseas operations to be 70% of group premiums by 2015, following strong performances in its international segments in the first half.
UK flood loss offsets growth for RSA
RSA has reported a 4% rise in net written premium to £4.3bn, at constant exchange (2% as reported), and a combined operating ratio of 95.2% (H1 2011: 93.2%).
Market moves: MGAs the main movers as three firms make new hires
While the Managing General Agents Association made the trade press this week, MGAs followed suit with several new hires at Pioneer Underwriting, Asta and Sagicor at Lloyd's.
Olympics: A golden opportunity
The Olympic Games are now well underway, with top athletes and millions of tourists now in the UK. But are businesses able to reap the benefits? Or are the problems associated with such an influx unbeatable?
RSA recruits Cofunds boss for distribution role
RSA has confirmed that Cofunds head of commercial Russell Lancaster will join as distribution director for the UK commercial business in early September.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
RSA Ireland teams up with Xactware on home insurance
RSA Insurance Ireland has adopted Xactware's claims management and assignment network, Xactanalysis, for its home insurance supply chain.
RSA Ireland adopts Xactware tool to increase supply chain transparency
RSA Insurance Ireland is to use Xactware's claims management and assignment network in a bid to enhance transparency throughout its home insurance supply chain.
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.
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.
Speculation mounts that RBS personal lines business will go out to tender
A wave of activity in the affinity space has led to speculation over the future of Royal Bank of Scotland's arrangement with UK Insurance as a provider of personal insurance for its banking customers.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Post can today reveal the shortlist for the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards.