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CHO boss champions General Terms of Agreement at OFT meeting
Credit Hire Organisation director general Martin Andrews has welcomed the opportunity to explain the advantages of the Association of British Insurers' General Terms of Agreement after meeting with Office of Fair Trading officials today.
Aon downgrades 37 countries for terrorism and political violence
Companies must consider threats to business continuity due to civil unrest, said Aon Risk Solutions, as it downgraded 37 countries in its annual Terrorism & Political Violence map.
Tata AIG launches lifetime renewable health policy
Tata AIG General Insurance Company has launched its lifetime renewable reimbursement health insurance policy in India.
Litigation in Continental Europe may affect European insurers
Attempts to adapt local legislation to European Union and international law are creating a challenging environment for insurers operating in the region, according to Guy Carpenter.
Spanish bank mergers could benefit large insurers
The ongoing restructuring of the Spanish banking system following the merging of several savings banks offers advantages to the country's largest insurance companies, said Moody's in its latest special comment report.
Dual appoints Zurich Australia CEO Shane Doyle
The Dual Group has appointed former Zurich Australia chief executive Shane Doyle as deputy CEO, as the underwriting firm looks to expand its geographic reach.
Filipinos dependent on public insurance schemes
Over 90% of Filipinos are reliant on government retirement insurance, according to the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas's inaugural Consumer Finance Survey.
Certificate aims to reduce premiums for Dubai's safe drivers
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is introducing a driver certificate designed to allow safe motorists to reduce their premiums.
Zurich and HSBC join forces in MENA distribution deal
General insurer Zurich has agreed a 10-year distribution deal with HSBC Middle East.
QBE highlights dangers of slack fraud control at UK firms
Businesses have failed to update their anti-fraud procedures, despite one in five suffering fraud in the past 12 months, says insurer.
Online Exclusive: Tonks talks PI
Incoming Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Karl Tonks speaks to Amy Ellis about his year in charge.
Victims sue cab rapist's insurer
Eight victims of cab rapist John Worboys are due to take his motor insurer to the High Court today.
Wunelli boss cancels telematics discussion amid insurer support
Wunelli chairman Sandy Dunn has announced his decision to abandon an industry seminar exploring the merits of a common standard for telematics data, following "almost unanimous support" from insurers.
Bajaj Allianz General appoints Singhel as CEO
Bajaj Allianz General has named Tapan Singhel as managing director and chief executive officer.
G4S hires ex-Navy counter-piracy expert
G4S Risk Management has appointed former NATO counter-piracy officer Martin Ewence, pictured, as head of maritime security.
McLaren-Stewart leaves Giles for Tysers
John McLaren-Stewart has joined Lloyd's broker Tysers as UK sales and marketing director from Giles Insurance Brokers where he was sales director.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Devaney bolsters QBE's risk management
QBE has recruited Martin Devaney to its risk management services team as senior client risk manager.
Alarm on the hunt for new chief executive
Council risk management group Alarm has announced that chief executive Dr Lynn Drennan, pictured, has decided to take early retirement with effect from 31 July 2012, after six years with the company.
Groupama ties up deal with motor broker Adrian Flux
Groupama has announced a deal today under which the group will underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for specialised motor broker Adrian Flux.
Catalana Occidente bids for Groupama Spain
Insurer Grupo Catalana Occidente SA has made a non-binding bid for the Spanish arm of French insurer Groupama SA.
Liberty Europe appoints Whelan as senior underwriter
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Brenda Whelan as senior underwriter – crisis management.
Indian government considering mis-selling role for ombudsman
The Indian government is considering expanding the remit of the insurance ombudsmen scheme to cover mis-selling of insurance products.
Chinese VP calls for growth in health and liability insurance
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan has called for reform and innovation in the Chinese insurance industry to help development.