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Insurance standards improving report finds
For the first time since its inception in 2006, the annual Insurance Manager survey into insurance industry standards indicates things are getting a bit better.
Centre for Justice appoints insurance panel
Centre for Justice, an adjudication service for business, government and the public, has responded to requests from the insurance industry by unveiling a new panel of experts with insurance sector expertise.
London riots could cost industry “several tens of millions of pounds”
Damage from the London riots will cost insurers “a lot of money”, Alister Jupp, major loss London director at Cunningham Lindsey has told Post.
Sportscover backs Wembley's world badminton
Sportscover is the official insurance partner the Yonex BWF World Badminton Championships at Wembley Arena, London.
Chartis UK pulls out of writing new PI for solicitors
Chartis UK will not write any new professional indemnity business for solicitors, blaming the “continued poor claims experience” for its decision.
Royal London exits Liverpool axing 222 jobs
Royal London is to close the old Royal Liver offices in Liverpool making 222 staff redundant.
QBE promotes Judy Holt to top job in broker development
Australian insurer QBE has promoted Judy Holt to head of UK broker development, putting her in charge of strategy and delivery of the broker channel in the UK.
Join Allianz, Groupama, BMS, Novae, SSP, CII and Lancashire in signing up for the Insurance Cup
With the football leagues in England and Scotland now underway, there has never been a better time to think about dusting off the boots and signing up for The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Marketform hires new CFO
Lloyd’s insurer Marketform has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer, Paul Guiry, who replaces long standing CFO, Roger Doubtfire, on his retirement.
Household water leaks cost £2bn
According to the Association of British Insurers, 9.7 billion litres of water leaked into UK homes over the course of a year – enough to fill 3,880 Olympic size swimming pools.
RBSI “committed” to double digit COR
Speaking to Post following the announcement of its half year results for 2011, which saw the insurer net an operating profit of £139m, Paul Geddes chief executive said its claims process would contribute to this.
Fitch downgrades two Belarusian insurers
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Belarusian Republican Unitary Insurance Company - Belgosstrakh and export-import insurance company of the Republic of Belarus's Eximgarant insurer financial strength ratings to 'B-' from 'B'. The outlooks are negative.
Jack Straw confirmed for annual Post Claims Event on 12 October
Former Justice Secretary and outspoken critic of referral fees Jack Straw will address the annual Post Claims Event on 12 October, Postonline can reveal.
Insurance Insight August: Exclusive commercial property and captive domicile content now live
Insurance Insight August is now live with look at commercial property in the Benelux region; innovation in the captive domicile market; and an interview with Now Health International.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Martin Garcia, Now Health International
Martin Garcia has spent almost 20 years in the international private medical health market with over 10 years as managing director for Goodhealth Worldwide. As he returns to the market with his new venture as chief executive of Now Health International,…
BLM head of policy development leads new CJC working party
Head of policy development at Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP, Alistair Kinley will lead a new Civil Justice Council working party responsible for identifying practical solutions in three areas of costs policy which were first examined in the Lord Justice…
Commercial property Benelux: the bottom of the market?
The commercial property market in Benelux remains soft but as premium hit rock bottom Sam Barrett looks to see if changes are on the way.
Captive Domiciles: new entrants cause a stir
New captive domiciles are emerging with clear regulations which are attractive for captives. Jane Bernstein asks if there is room for everyone.
EU corporate governance poll results
Find out what the market voted for on EU corporate governance.
Generali reports strong growth in Q2 but net profits down 7.7%
Generali has reported operating result of €2.4bn for the first six months of 2011 reflecting a stronger pace of growth in the second quarter, with robust progress in Italy, France and Eastern Europe.
Groupama boss encouraged by interim results
Groupama CEO François-Xavier Boisseau has described the first six months of the year as "very encouraging” for the company’s UK businesses, following interim results in which a combined UK operations profits increase of 34% was recorded.
Dexia Bank Q2 results impacted by Greece but insurance performs well
In Q2 2011, Belgium Dexia Group reported a net income group share of €-4.03bn, reflecting the May decision to accelerate its financial restructuring as well as an impairment on Greek government bonds in line with Dexia’s participation to the IIF Greece…
Global storm activity increased in July
Aon Benfield's Impact Forecasting has revealed that July was characterised by an increase in global tropical cyclone activity as the calendar turns to the Atlantic Hurricane Season reaching its historical peak of activity.
Barclays Corporate bolsters insurance team with new appointment
Barclays Corporate is growing its corporate banking franchise in the insurance sector with the appointment of Jean-Pierre Darque, who will take on the role of relationship director within the insurance team, covering Western Europe.