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London authorities unveil combined insurance panel
An insurance purchasing body incorporating eight London councils has selected Aviva, Lloyd's and Zurich to sit on its panel of insurance providers.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight - Insurance News Now – 7 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how aggregators have teamed up with the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in a bid to fight fraud.
Zurich unveils commercial appointments
Zurich has made three senior appointments to its commercial broker team within its UK general insurance business.
Q1 nat-cats to cost Zurich $500m
Zurich has estimated that aggregate claims of approximately US$500m for the five natural disasters to hit the Asia-Pacific region since the beginning of the year.
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Insurance Insight has learnt.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Post has learnt.
Zurich brings new product to the party
Zurich has launched specialist insurance cover for the Royal Wedding.
Insurers shut Bahrain offices
A host of international insurers have closed their offices in Bahrain as civil unrest continues to sweep through the Gulf state.
Select committee under fire over referral disclosure plans
Motor insurers have hit back at government proposals forcing the industry to disclose details of their referral fee arrangements.
Household: can no claims discounts be applied to household insurance?
With Axa set to offer no claims discounts to household customers, Amy Ellis reports on market reaction and whether others will follow suit.
In series: tackling the problem of fraud
Fraud is no longer the elephant in the room for the industry — but insurers still need to go on the offensive to tackle the issues, says Rachel Gordon.
LMIE aims for slice of mid-corp market
Liberty Mutual insurance Europe is targeting rivals Ace and Chubb for a larger slice of the mid-corporate market - a sector it believes will act as a “springboard” into the wider UK market.
Interview - Jason Stockwood: A match made in heaven
Moving from the online dating world to insurance broking seems an unusual step. Jason Stockwood explains to Daniel Dunkley what he can bring to the sector.
RSA hires Coffey for personal lines restructure
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as trading director, personal lines broker, with effect from 1 April.
Aspen appoints president of US insurance
Aspen Insurance has named former Zurich global corporate chief executive Mario Vitale as president of US insurance.
Investing in the profession - claims: a focus on training
There has been a lot of talk about professionalism in the claims sector. But while those operating in the field have long been granted access to significant training resources, what about those in the back office? Daniel Dunkley looks at whether things…
Court of Appeal ruling could see end of 'expert shopping'
A Court of Appeal judgment handed down last week could put an end to 'expert shopping' in personal injury and other claims, reducing settlement costs for insurers.
Superbrands insurer rankings revealed
Allianz has set its sights on rising up the rankings next year in an annual league table of the UK's most successful brands after climbing 111 places to 219.
Directors' & Officers': A market hampered by soft rates and over capacity?
The number of insurers looking to grab a piece of the SME directors' & officers' market shows no sign of slowing. Amy Ellis reports on the attraction of a market still hampered by soft rates and over-capacity.
Zurich signs $1.67bn deal with Santander
Zurich has signed a memorandum of understanding with Santander to enter into a 25-year strategic distribution arrangement in Latin America.
Zurich appoints director of personal lines
Zurich has appointed Gareth Howell as the director of its UK personal lines broker business to replace Mark Coffey.
Ageas strengthens commercial broker team
Ageas has appointed three new broker account executives to cover the North east, East and West Midlands, and South west.