Regulation
North of the Border: all change for civil courts?
The civil justice system in Scotland is in line for potentially radical change, after a consultation...
Lloyd’s underwriters back market reform
Over 80% of underwriters say there is a high level of commitment to reforming Lloyd’s market business processes, according to new research published today.
European transport and logistics firms struggle with liabilities
In its latest research Marsh has revealed that transport and logistics firms across Europe are struggling to cope with new categories of liability and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Scor appoints new head of global life
Scor has appointed Gilles Meyer as chief executive of Scor global life with immediate effect. He succeeds Uwe Eymer who becomes non-executive chairman of Scor global life, stepping down from the Scor group executive committee. The new deputy CEO of Scor…
MMC to elect board directors
Marsh and Mclennan Group has announced today that its board of directors will be elected annually as their existing three-year terms expire.
Bupa to get new CEO
Bupa’s chief executive Val Gooding has announced she is to retire at the company’s annual general meeting in May. Miss Gooding has been CEO since 1998. She is to be succeeded by Ray King, who joined the group as finance director in 2001.
Ex-Carole Nash director joins broker to help triple business
Fish Insurance, the disability and independent living insurance specialist, has signalled its expansion plans with the recruitment of former Carole Nash marketing director, Warren Dickson.
India: recruitment firm talent warning
Globalisation within India's insurance sector has created enormous demand for talented actuarial and...
Former Polaris director moves to CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Peter Knowles as the head of business development in...
Appointment at PWS
Steve Kirk is the new divisional director of PWS' marine division. Mr Kirk has more than 30 years' e...
FSA: how insurers can demonstrate TCF delivery
The Financial Services Authority has outlined how it believes insurers can demonstrate Treating Cust...
Airmic satisfied with EU stance
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has said it is satisfied with the EU Commission's sta...
TAG settlement reached
Insurers and solicitors have agreed an out of court settlement of £30m resulting from The Accident G...
Appointment at Affiliated FM
Affiliated FM has made three new appointments in its Manchester office. Chris Leglu and Lesley Roper...
PwC: Euro run off market market falls slightly, but becoming a major boardroom issue
The year 2008 is already shaping up to be a year of change in the European discontinued insurance markets, according to a new survey issued today by Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Nearly two thirds of the businesses (63%) surveyed for the report stated that…
Ecclesiastical names new board member
Sir Philip Mawer has rejoined the board of Ecclesiastical Insurance as a non-executive director with effect from 4 February 2008. He previously served from 1996-2002.
Crash annual turnover hits £7m
Northern Irish accident management company Crash has announced a 60% increase in annual turnover to £7.1m following a successful television advertising campaign.
EC rejects insurer's claim
The case taken by health insurer Bupa, challenging the European Commission's approval of a risk equalisation scheme in Ireland, has been dismissed.
Ascot announces new appointments
Ascot Underwriting has announced new appointments within its renewable energy, Asia, and cargo teams.
Airmic welcomes latest EU stance on London market
Risk management representative body Airmic has welcomed what it has described an "apparent softening of the European Union Commission’s position on the London insurance market", in light of the ongoing enquiry ordered by competition commissioner Neelie…
Paris Re writes more at 1/1 for flat premium
Paris Re has described the 1/1 renewals as satisfactory in terms of pricing and said they were in line with expectations, whilst increasing its non-property writings to offset business lost to unattractive terms and conditions and increased retentions.
Knowles leaves NU for CII post
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Peter Knowles as the head of business development in the general insurance market team.
Caribbean Cat fund wins renewal reduction for 08
The World Bank backed Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility has announced a 10% decrease in renewal premiums for 2008 and a lowering of its attachment point to one-in-15 year events.
Incentives needed to boost health
British businesses understand the value of workplace health but remain reluctant to invest due to a ...