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RSA's Charon appointed CEO for Zurich GI France
Anne Charon has been appointed chief executive officer for Zurich's general insurance business in France
Social media-based broker heralded as five years ahead of the game
While the UK insurance industry is still trying to understand the financial merits of social media, one German online-based broker has already started using Facebook to encourage its users and their friends to sign up for cover.
Editor's comment: Insurers must be socially mobile
Joining a party too late can be disastrous. Not least because the early attendees may have drunk the place dry.
Market Moves: Brokers back with a bang
After two slow weeks, the broking sector has seen an upswing in activity, with a number of large players making high-profile appointments.
UK Drainage Network scoops supply chain award
Independent drainage company the UK Drainage Network has received the Co-operative Insurance Claims Supplier of the Year and Supply Chain Collaboration awards at the RSA.
QBE reveals e-trading and motor underwriting appointments
QBE has this morning unveiled the double appointment of David Greaves as head of e-trading and Fast Flow operations and outgoing Aviva employee Robert Dodd as senior motor underwriter.
Brics are not quick wins, says Lee
The emerging markets of Europe, the Middle East and Asia present "substantial opportunities", but insurers must be prepared to make a long-term commitment, according to RSA's chief executive officer.
RSA appoints Evans as group HR director
RSA has appointed Vanessa Evans as group HR director, responsible for HR strategy and teams worldwide.
RSA appoints replacement HR director Vanessa Evans
RSA bosses hope to have found the perfect fit in the appointment of former Lego global retail HR director Vanessa Evans as Orlagh Hunt's replacement in the role of group HR director at the insurer.
Groupama and Brit hit snags as they try to shortlist potential buyers
Industry big-hitters linked to Direct Line Group chairman role
MEPs on the front foot as Prudential sparks fear of mass insurer exodus
Solvency II concerns in the spotlight after UK giant linked with Hong Kong move
Market moves: Insurers dominate again
Zurich made two high-profile appointments this week, as the recruitment space was once again dominated by insurers.
Commercial lags behind personal as major insurers reveal their 2011 hands
The results season is more than halfway through and, while analysts have highlighted the increased profit in personal lines despite market saturation, they claim commercial is lagging behind and could worsen.
RSA IFS and counterparty credit ratings upgraded to 'A+'
General insurer RSA's core operating entities have been upgraded to 'A+' in recognition of the group's strong capitalisation.
S&P upgrades RSA's credit rating to A+
Standard & Poor's has raised its long-term counterparty credit and financial strength rating on the core operating entities of RSA to A+ and said the outlook is stable.
Direct Line tops complaints league table
Direct Line Group's UK Insurance had the most general insurance complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service, according to figures out today.
View from the Top: Affinity in Central and Eastern Europe
In the last few years, many customers in Central Eastern Europe have welcomed a one stop-shop approach, appreciating the benefits of insuring their products at the same time as purchasing them.
AM Best confirms RSA's A rating
AM Best has affirmed the A (Excellent) financial strength rating and 'a' issuer credit ratings of the main UK operating subsidiaries of RSA Insurance Group.
RSA's Brown promises regional appetite while outlining commercial motor future
A 10% reduction in premiums within the regions "in no way shape or form" translates to a reduction in appetite at RSA, according to the firm's UK chief executive.
Former Aspen CFO to replace Culmer as RSA group finance boss
RSA has appointed Richard Houghton as its group chief financial officer.
RSA UK back-in-black, but commercial hit by "drag" of three-year fleet deal
RSA has reported a 6% rise in UK premiums to £3.1bn in 2011 and an underwriting profit of £40m (2010: £95m loss).
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
Market moves: Spring comes early for insurers
Following a strong week for managing general agents, insurers were the main recruiters this week as the market begins its move into the spring.
Roundtable: Climate change - what are the implications?
Environment-related risks will shift significantly over the coming decades, so what can insurers, brokers and loss adjusters do to prepare for the future?