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In conversation with Zurich: Personal lines broking
Personal lines brokers have endured endless change in insurance distribution and survived – and they continue to do so.
Allianz tops 2011 non-life rankings for premium income
Allianz retained its place as Europe's top non-life insurer in 2011, according to Spanish insurer Mapfre's non-life rankings published today.
Zurich launches travel products for UAE residents
Zurich Insurance Group has launched a suite of travel insurance products specifically tailored for residents of the United Arab Emirates.
Ex-Zurich boss Lewis heads to Capita GI business
The former chief executive of Zurich’s Global Corporate UK business Wayne Lewis has joined Capita’s general insurance business.
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.
Penny speed meets... James Rawstron, pricing and planning analyst, Groupama
Being an insatiable socialite Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed meeting…
Zurich appeal dismissal opens door for insurers in fight against fraud
Zurich's claims fraud and investigations manager Scott Clayton, pictured, has vowed to "take the positives" from this morning's failed Supreme Court appeal by reinforcing the message that future fraudsters will face prison sentences.
"Disappointment" for insurers in Fairclough v Summers case
The UK's Supreme Court handed down judgment today in a seven-year battle over an exaggerated insurance claim.
Fairclough judgment may lead to further litigation
Law firm Hogan Lovells said the judgment represents a "limited step forward" in fighting insurance fraud and may lead to further litigation.
Zurich "disappointed" by Supreme Court decision
Zurich has responded to the Supreme Court judgment in the appeal of Fairclough Homes v Shaun Summers.
Supreme Court judgment on 'game-changing' claims stance expected this morning
Zurich claims bosses are heading to the Supreme Court this morning for the landmark judgment into whether the firm is permitted to refuse payment on the genuine element of a largely fraudulent claim.
Zurich video surveillance exposes fraudster
Zurich has released video surveillance footage showing that claimant Shaun Summers had faked his "life-changing" injuries.
Police to investigate Autofocus employees
City of London Police is said to be investigating seven former Autofocus employees who allegedly "doctored" credit hire rating evidence and lied about it in court.
Towergate bolsters finance team with double hire
Towergate has revealed two finance function appointments this morning in the form of Tim Grant and John Kennedy.
Zurich places €500m senior notes
Zurich has successfully placed €500m 10-year senior notes, maturing in 2022, to investors in the euro market.
Loss adjusting: A standards issue
Direct regulation of loss adjusters has been on the agenda for more than a decade but, with Europe ready to step in, is the industry prepared to be governed by forces on the continent?
RSA legal action suspended as court rules in insurer's favour over motor costs
Zurich has confirmed that it has suspended legal action with RSA over the company's subrogated motor repair costs while it awaits the outcome of a possible appeal, after RSA won a High Court case against two other insurers.
Post magazine - 21 June 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Claims bosses urge insurers to develop integrated localised flood response
Flooding in areas of the UK previously considered low risk has led claims bosses to urge insurers to concentrate on developing an integrated localised flood response, while arguments over a collaborative risk transfer solution rumble on.
Market moves: A busy week in recruitment
The insurance industry enjoyed a busy week in recruitment, and brokers were the main movers and shakers as Marsh UK & Ireland welcomed a new chief executive and Giles named a new COO.
Claims Awards 2012: The winners
A full list of the winners and runners up at the 2012 Claims Awards.
Property claims: Long-term fix for UK flood may be a compromise
The expiration of the Statement of Principles has been described as the "end of the temporary sticking plaster" by Zurich property claims director Jon Cawley, who has argued that the solution to flood risk cover is a combination of current industry and…
Flood cover: Sink or swim?
The expiry of the Statement of Principles is a year away, and the industry is looking for a replacement to cover the impact of flooding. Two ideas have been floated, but which will sink and which will swim?