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Bluefin adds five to broker network
Five new brokers have joined Bluefin’ broker network Broker Partnership Services.
AIA boss Wilson tipped to take Aviva CEO job
The former chief executive of Asian life insurer AIA is the favourite to take the up the chief executive position at Aviva, according to the Financial Times.
Ex-Brit underwriter takes on property role at Argo International
Argo International has appointed former Brit Insurance underwriter Neil Russell as class underwriter for property.
Apil challenges MoJ portal plans
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has started a process that could lead to a judicial review into planned reforms of the Road Traffic Accident Portal.
Charles Taylor cements solid profits in bid to drive down group debt
International professional services provider Charles Taylor released an interim management statement this morning, reaffirming a commitment to implement its run-off strategy by acquiring offshore life insurers in run-off.
Aria expands assistance offering with Japan deal
Aria Assistance has signed an agreement with Emergency Assistance Japan to extend its global network to locations where it is currently not present.
Lack of cyber liability cover may lead to fines for libellous Twitter users
Individuals without cyber liability cover who use social media such as Twitter to make baseless defamatory statements could end up being hit in the pocket.
LV Broker teams up with specialist home insurance provider
LV Broker has launched its ABC home insurance product on Insure 4 Retirement.
MoJ reforms spark Questgates mediation pilot with Validus
Questgates has launched a pilot scheme with Validus of their Go2 Mediation service developed to provide an online liability mediation service, ahead of the incoming Ministry of Justice reforms.
Liberty to axe Irish jobs
Liberty Insurance is to shed 285 jobs in Irish offices on both sides of the border.
Esure reshuffles board with three appointments
Esure Group Holdings has appointed group finance director Andrew Whitehouse to become the insurer’s first chief risk officer.
Credit card insurer CPP rocked by record FSA fine for mis-selling scandal
Credit card insurer Card Protection Plan has been slapped with a £10.5m fine by the Financial Services Authority for the mis-selling of insurance products.
Zurich UK results dented by 'exceptionally large' commercial claim
Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis has blamed adverse weather conditions for a £15m slump in business operating profit, compared to the nine month stage last year.
Industrial deafness: Noise nuisance
Despite decreasing employment in high-risk industries, some insurers are reporting a 50% increase in industrial deafness claims over the past two years. What's behind the rise, and should insurers worry that this is the new whiplash?
Aggregators audit software providers after hackers exploit SSP vulnerability
Insurance software houses have warned that hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in breaking through security systems, forcing businesses to engage in a "never-ending fight" to stay ahead.
In Series: External data perception - Changing perceptions
How can the industry make consumers more comfortable with the collection and use of their personal data?
Go Compare admits future sale 'entirely possible'
The timing of Go Compare's strategic review is "no coincidence" given that the aggregator's major shareholder has a flotation in its sights, according to commentators, who have also mooted a potential management buyout or private equity deal.
Ageas completes £116m acquisition of Groupama Insurances
Ageas has completed its acquisition of Groupama Insurances – less than three months after it revealed the £116m deal.
Gender directive to price 25% of women off the road
Female drivers could be forced off the road when the new European gender ruling comes into force 21 December 2012.
Analysts point to Go Compare MBO as Esure prepares for IPO
Commentators believe it is "no coincidence" that Go Compare is to strategically review the business as its major shareholder Esure gears up for a float, some suggesting that the aggregator might stage a management buyout.
Markel places collectables cover on broker e-trading system
Specialist insurer Markel UK has launched the first personal lines product on its broker e-trading system.
Citizens Advice calls for clampdown on CMCs
The Citizens Advice Bureau has called for a ban on cold-calling by claims management firms after a survey revealed that nine out of 10 people were plagued by them in a 12-month period.
Aspinall appointed class underwriter at Liberty Syndicates
Liberty Syndicates has named experienced Lloyd's syndicates underwriter Mark Aspinall as class underwriter for specie and fine art.
Quindell pockets £20m thanks to 'major institutional investor'
Quindell Portfolio has secured £20m of funding through the issuing of 153 846 153 placing shares with a major new institutional investor.