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Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Internal fraud: Internal affairs
Internal fraud within insurers has hit the headlines, so what obligations and recommendations are there to help stamp it out?
Firms warned over ‘hiatus’ in approval of alternative business structures
Insurance firms seeking to become alternative business structures should beware an over-regulated business environment by an “under-resourced” Solicitors’ Regulation Authority.
Time is running out to influence VAT exemption debate
A European tax expert has issued a stark warning to insurers stating that they have just 12 months to influence the debate surrounding the EU Commission’s tax review, which could spell the end to a long-held VAT exemption.
Explosion in whiplash claims highlights the need to tackle cause not symptoms
Last week’s Claims Club meeting saw a heated debate on referral fees, a call for members to lobby against the EU tax review and heavy criticism of the SRA
IUMI 2011 preview: The problem of piracy
The annual International Union of Marine Insurance conference takes place in Paris next week. Topping the agenda is the ongoing scourge of piracy on world trade .
IMIA 2011 preview: Setting the agenda
With Amsterdam playing host next week to the 44th International Association of Engineering Insurers annual conference, IMIA chairman Neil Clutterbuck previews the event.
Zurich appoints new CFO
Global insurer Zurich has appointed Pierre Wauthier as Chief Financial Officer and member of the group executive committee, effective 1 October 2011.
Post Magazine - 15 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
MYI and Airclaims merge
McLarens Young International has merged with provider of claims, risk and asset management services to the aviation community, Airclaims.
Mid-range UK technology companies feel exposed to cyber crime
More than a quarter (26%) of Britain’s mid-size technology companies feel they are highly exposed to the risk presented by cyber crime, according to new research commissioned by Zurich.
Medical experts challenge Straw’s “unfair generalisation”
Dr Simon Margolis, CEO of Premex Group, said that Jack Straw has presented an "unfair generalisation" of independent medical experts, who represent both claimant and defendant sides in personal injury disputes.
MoJ to split referral ban enforcement role - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Ministry of Justice that the government’s proposed ban on referral fees is unlikely to be centrally administered, and instead enforced by…
Lloyd's to provide policy cover in China
Lloyd’s has issued its first direct insurance policy in China through its fully owned subsidiary Lloyd’s Insurance Company in China.
NIG unveils new and improved website
Commercial insurer NIG has relaunched its website with new applications and features it believes will help build an enhanced relationship with its broker customers.
Argo International adds new non-executive board members
Specialty (re)insurer Argo International holdings has appointed Thistle director Peter Burrows and legacy specialist Phillip Grant as non-executive members of the board of Argo managing agency, which trades as Argo International.
Vienna Insurance breaks into Bosnia Herzegovina market
The Vienna Insurance Group has broken into the Bosnia Herzegovina market by acquiring a majority stake in the insurer Jahorina Osiguranje AD Pale, subject to regulatory approval.
Chubb promotes underwriter to UK and Ireland manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Jeremy Miles to UK and Ireland manager.
Industry bodies express concerns over new regulator plan
Insurance and broker associations have welcomed the Government’s proposed regulatory reforms in their consultation responses. However, they have also expressed concern its plans could be too “ambitious”, which may potentially cause delays.
IFB head Glen Marr to step down to join motor insurer
Glen Marr, director at the IFB will be leaving the organisation in December to join the board of First Central Insurance Management as director of fraud.
Compare The Market appoints director of finance
Compare The Market has announced the appointment of Graham Charlton as its new director for finance.
Adding 1 delays UK office openings for 12 months
Jersey-based insurance marketing organisation Adding 1 has sidelined its plans to open offices in the UK mainland for 12 months.
Former Brit boss Burrows takes up Argo board member role
Former CEO of Brit Insurance Peter Burrows has been appointed non-executive board member of Argo Managing Agency.
Jack Straw outlines his Bill to crack down on referral fees
Jack Straw’s motion to crack down on referral fees has passed the latest hurdle in the House of Commons following a Ten Minute Rule Motion.