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Post Broking Supplement: Interview with Reich MD Simon Taylor
Reich Insurance managing director Simon Taylor talks acquisitions, art and his "service, service, service" mantra.
RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice
The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.
Jubilee hires former Swiss Re boss for speciality role
Lloyd's insurer Jubilee has appointed David O'Sullivan as head of life in a bid to grow the speciality life business.
Zurich's 'A+' IFS rating affirmed
Zurich Insurance Company's 'A+' insurer financial strength rating and 'A' long-term issuer default rating have been affirmed by Fitch, which cited the insurer's strong capital position and "resilience in the challenging operating environment".
Zurich pledges broker commitment as 15% of staff cut in PL shake-up
Zurich has moved to reassure its brokers following the news that it will cut almost 15% of its UK workforce and transfer a big chunk of its personal lines business into its own broker, Endsleigh.
Zurich renames Malaysia Assurance Alliance Berhad
Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad has been renamed Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad following Zurich's acquisition of MAAB in September 2011.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Spotlight On Technology: Future gadgets
Science fiction has given the people of today a glimpse of tomorrow. However, spare a thought for underwriters, for whom the prospect of insuring some of the space-age gadgets featured must strike real fear, as technology develops and turns science…
Zurich to cut 342 jobs in personal lines restructuring
General insurer Zurich plans to cut 342 jobs at five of its UK offices by the end of 2014.
View from the Top: Waiting for the next bus?
Core skills and expertise lead to success not waiting, says David Smith.
Spotlight On Technology: The developing world
With technological developments gathering pace, how will insurers cope with the influx of new gadgets and remain innovative?
ABI and credit hire firms establish working party for GTA portal
The Association of British Insurers and the credit hire industry have formed a working party to establish a general terms of agreement portal for road accident claims with hire charges.
Zurich scraps 393 jobs moving PL to Endsleigh
Zurich will axe more than 300 jobs by 2014 in a bid to transform its personal lines business.
Dual appoints Zurich Australia CEO Shane Doyle
The Dual Group has appointed former Zurich Australia chief executive Shane Doyle as deputy CEO, as the underwriting firm looks to expand its geographic reach.
Zurich and HSBC join forces in MENA distribution deal
General insurer Zurich has agreed a 10-year distribution deal with HSBC Middle East.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Zurich, CNA and Liberty International join NCC cyber group
Information assurance firm NCC Group has launched a forum to work towards establishing a minimum security standard for the uptake of cyber insurance.
Market moves: Canopius and CGSC dominate appointments
This week the recruitment space belonged to Canopius and Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford. Canopius restructured its entire executive committee, alongside appointing an underwriter, while CGSC recruited a new chief commercial officer, head of operations and…
Zurich campaign to abolish damages for fraudsters draws industry support
The potentially ground-breaking decision by Zurich fraud bosses to take their fight to refuse payment on the genuine element of a fraudulent third-party claim to the Supreme Court has drawn praise from industry peers.
Editor's comment: Shaking up the market
Two of this week's market stories - emanating from opposite ends of the insurance supply chain, and arising from both home and abroad - carry the potential for significant shakeup in the months to come.
Post magazine - 19 April 2012
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Zurich relocates Dubai office
Zurich Insurance Group has relocated its Dubai General Insurance offices to accommodate growing operations in the United Arab Emirates and increase convenience for customers and partners.
Willis launches new online trading portal with Simply Business
Willis has teamed up with Simply Business to launch eQuote, a new e-trading comparison platform for the exclusive use of Willis Networks members in the UK.
Axa appoints new product household director
Axa Personal Lines has recruited Gareth Howell who will be based in its Cobham offices.