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Motor insurance underwriting losses more than £2bn
Underwriting losses in the motor insurance industry exceeded more than £2bn last year, according to figures released this week.
Exclusive broking content now available
The Insurance Insight weekly update is now live with an article on disclosure rules in the Italian broker market and a View from the Top on developments in the captive market in Europe.
View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
Willis names Spanish MD
Fernando Fedriani has been named managing director of Willis Facultative Spain.
Willis names Spanish MD
Fernando Fedriani has been named managing director of Willis Facultative Spain.
Axa unveils revised team structure
AXA Personal Lines has revealed details of a new structure for its Intermediary and partners new business team, led by Kirsty Walker, director of sales and partnerships.
RSA expands global legal panel
RSA has expanded its global legal panel from three to five, after inviting Linklaters and Norton Rose on board.
RSA expands global legal panel
RSA has expanded its global legal panel from three to five, after inviting Linklaters and Norton Rose on board.
Draft bill published on financial regulation reforms
The government has published a White Paper and draft bill detailing its proposed reforms to the financial regulatory regime within the UK.
Post Magazine - 16 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Sean Quinn in major High Court battle
Sean Quinn is set to be included as a defendant in a major High Court battle between his family and Anglo Irish Bank, according to the Irish Independent.
Generali Espana gets 'AA-' rating
Spanish insurer Generali Espana has been assigned an insurer financial strength rating of 'AA-', with stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.
Maso joins Aviva as France CEO
The former chief executive of Axa Insurance, Philippe Maso, is to join Aviva as CEO of its France operation.
Canopius bolsters global property team
Canopius Group has promoted Derek Hansen to divisional underwriter, global property, reporting to Mike Duffy, joint active underwriter, syndicate 4444.
Regulation tops agenda for new CEA president
The managing director of Generali Group has been elected president of the CEA.
Generali Espana gets 'AA-' rating
Spanish insurer Generali Espana has been assigned an insurer financial strength rating of 'AA-', with stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.
Maso joins Aviva as France CEO
The former chief executive of Axa Insurance, Philippe Maso, is to join Aviva as CEO of its France operation.
Regulation tops agenda for new CEA president
The managing director of Generali Group has been elected president of the CEA.
Independent Anniversary: The last days of Indy
Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the demise of Independent Insurance, the underwriter once the envy of rivals, which ultimately proved the maxim “too good to be true”. Jonathan Swift revisits the finals days with those who lived through it.
Spotlight on Reputation: Battered but not broken
The insurance industry's reputation has taken a bit of a battering, as the whole of the financial services sector has endured customer scorn. David Haigh looks at what can be done to turn public perception around.
Spotlight on Reputation: Stop whispering,startshouting
Insurance brokers were shocked by research that showed a large proportion of people did not trust them. Rachel Gordon looks at the reaction, their relationships with clients and why brokers should start being more vocal about their value.
FSA refuses to back down over FSCS review timing
The Financial Services Authority has refused to commit to an April 2012 deadline for a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, as it would be "counterproductive" to consult when changes to European insurance legislation are ongoing.
Motor Focus - Educating Policyholders: Education, education, education
Young motorists are unaware of how their driving behaviour affects the cost of cover. Nigel Bartram looks at what can be done to counter this.