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Penny Black's insurance week
Aviva may have gone 'running back' to the corporate risk solutions market but its head of account management and business development Owen Thomas will be hoping to 'blitz' the competition in more ways than one.
HSB expands Midlands presence
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to expand its presence in the Midlands.
McIntyre and Ageas name change given Fortis green light
Fortis has received overwhelming support from its shareholders for its proposed name change to Ageas.
RSA may extend intermediary education scheme after success
RSA's international boss has admitted that it could roll its 'making partner' broker education initiative to other jurisdictions after its success in Canada.
Junction takes on former Bradford & Bingley customers
Junction has acquired a customer base incorporating 140 000 policyholders from part-nationalised bank Bradford & Bingley.
Fortis affinity boss Carter to lead Tesco Underwriting
Fortis and Tesco Bank have unveiled the structure of their general insurance partnership.
Claims - apps: Appy days
With one million Iphones in existence, apps are all the rage. Amy Ellis investigates the insurance market's attempts to utilise this channel and asks if a more considered approach is needed to really meet customers' needs.
Amlin takes 25% stake in new Charles Manchester MGA
Charles Manchester, former CEO of Dickson Manchester and HCC International, has teamed up with Michael Cant, previously director at Saturn Professional Risks, to form a new MGA called Manchester Underwriting Management.
Mutuals welcome Lib Dems manifesto nod
The Association of Financial Mutuals has welcomed the Liberal Democrats' vow to support the mutual sector in playing a larger role in the future of financial services, if the party forms part of a new government.
Volcano fallout not expected to hit insurers
Insurers are unlikely to have significant exposure to billions of dollars in lost revenue caused by the eruption of an Icelandic volcano, industry experts have claimed.
Allianz committed to energy market despite RSA review
Allianz has vowed to assist any brokers affected by RSA’s review of its energy efficiency services. RSA has stopped actively promoting the service, which helps clients comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Post Europe Interview: Anne-Sofia Hedin
Sweden has attracted a lot of attention recently, not least because of RSA's growth plans there and the opening of a new Lloyd's representative office. Lynn Rouse speaks to Markel's general manager in Sweden Anne-Sofia Hedin to get a better of idea why…
Insurance Insight Interview: Anne-Sofia Hedin
Sweden has attracted a lot of attention recently, not least because of RSA's growth plans there and the opening of a new Lloyd's representative office. Lynn Rouse speaks to Markel's general manager in Sweden Anne-Sofia Hedin to get a better of idea why…
Quinn given hope over UK insurance return
The Financial Regulator has offered Quinn Group some hope that it may be allowed to reopen for insurance business in the UK, albeit in a limited capacity.
RFIB adds two in "talent" push
Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has announced the appointments of Charles Vermont as a broker in its specialty division and Jeannette Smith as associate division director to its North American division.
RSA achieves 90% target for promise
RSA has rolled out its 'broker promise' initiative across its entire middle-market business, following its initial launch last year.
RSA and Axa named as potential bidders for Quinn
Dutch insurance giant Eureko, RSA and Axa have been named among the 20 or so predators circling the Quinn Insurance group, according to reports in Ireland.
APC continues growth drive with ex-NIG hire
Ex-NIG senior underwriter, Chris Page, has been hired in the same role at APC.
RSA takes stock of energy offering with wholesale review
RSA has stopped actively promoting its energy efficiency services while it considers the future of its offering in the market.
Execution Noble recommends “sell” for RSA
Execution Noble, the international investment banking group, has made recommendations for a number of sectors, including “buy” for Aviva and Axa and “sell” for RSA.
Post in print - 8 April
Rehab hits general election agenda; Zurich rethink in wake of Quinn; RSA reviews energy strategy; Marsh wins Commenwealth double; and Capita reflects on McLarens Toplis.
RSA and Catlin confirm FSA solvency II support roles
RSA and Catlin have been named as two of the insurers which worked with the Financial Services Authority on a Solvency II pilot scheme to design the internal models and work out how they will be approved by the regulator.
Looking Back - Government pulls plug on EL pilot
Insurers' battle to cut employers' liability claims costs hit another snag this week after the government finally pulled the plug on its fast-track pilot.
RSA considers market position with review
RSA has stopped actively promoting its energy efficiency services while it considers the future of its offering in the market.