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Swiss GI premiums up 0.7% in 2009
SIA added it is striving for the "recognition of the equality of supervision between the EU and Switzerland" with regards Solvency II
Axa looks to RBSI for new travel boss
David Vincent is to become head of travel underwriting at Axa Insurance's personal lines intermediated business.
New senior manager appointed at BGL
Nik Hobson has been appointed as senior manager for panel development. Mr Hobson’s appointment brings the panel development team up to 17, compared to seven employees 18 months ago.
Household premiums rise 5.9%
AA Insurance said increase relfected rising cost in repairing buildings and claims frequency.
AA sees biggest ever jump in motor premiums.
The broker found the average quoted premium for comprehensive cover rose by 18.7 per cent.
View from the Top: Let's fix broken motor
Media headlines highlighting the troubled state of the UK's private motor market have become commonplace. Independent analysts EMB recently predicted the market is losing £120 for every £100 premium written.
Biba meets with Conservative candidates to raise influence
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's senior management team was due to meet four prospective Conservative parliamentary candidates this week.
Auger takes pain from drains
Drainage company Auger has launched a new 10-year warranty scheme in conjunction with Liberty Insurance.
FSA finds leaky flood cover
The Financial Services Authority has warned that general insurers may not be treating customers fairly when communicating policy terms on flood cover.
Lit Comp gears up for expansion after sale
After-the-event insurance provider Lit Comp has been taken over, following a successful £5.48m bid by investment company Maven Capital Partners.
FSA warns brokers of "intrusive" supervision
The Financial Services Authority has made the handling of client money its "number one" target in its supervision of insurance brokers in 2010, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Axa strikes personal injury first with CEDR
Axa Insurance has become the first insurer to sign up to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution's personal injury service.
DAS to cut temporary staff after £10m loss
DAS has agreed a new call centre technology deal which could save the company almost £3.5m over the next two years — just weeks after revealing £10m losses for 2009.
Post Video Interview: Brokers impress Scott on professionalism
Brokers have a key role in helping to rebuild trust and confidence in the property and casualty market, according to the chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurer to branch out
International medical insurer ALC Health has revealed plans to open additional offices in the Far East and Eastern Europe over the next 12 to 18 months, after appointing a new head for Europe.
Aviva scraps director roles as two leave
Aviva has decided to scrap the roles of commercial and personal lines directors as part of a restructure of the business.
Insurers given clean bill of health by Government Equalities Office
GEO concluded a competitive market existed for consumers of all ages.
Post Pick of the Week
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the major stories from this week's issue of Post: Insurance asbestos costs to double;Axa personal injury move; FSA targets client money; Henderson director joins Towergate; Aviva scraps commercial and personal posts.
Groupama appoints e-commerce boss
Groupama had appointed current operations development manager Malcolm Etchells as its new head of e-commerce.
Towergate Underwriting promotes duo in personal and commercial lines
Towergate has made two senior appointments within its underwriting division.