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AA sells off its Irish businesses
AA have sold off its Irish businesses comprising of AA Ireland Limited and its subsidiaries for €156.6m (£129.1m).
Markerstudy acquires telematics motor insurer Drivology
Markerstudy has confirmed the acquisition of telematics motor insurer Drivology.
Perks and Rix promoted to LV executive team
LV has promoted John Perks, managing director of its retirement solutions business, and Myles Rix, managing director of its protection business, to its group executive team.
Markerstudy meets Gibraltar regulator over Brexit concerns
Markerstudy has met with the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to discuss the implications of a Brexit.
IUA urges quick resolution to UK EU trade talks
The International Underwriting Association has called for talks to begin as soon as possible on the UK's new trading relationship with the EU following last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Consumers call on insurance providers to simplify digital self-service
Consumers want insurance providers to make digital self-service easier, research from BT and Avaya has revealed.
Europe: Motor tops complaints and Rosgosstrakh tops the rankings for fines in Russia
The prospects of the insurance market don't look bright in Russia, where dissatisfaction with motor policies is growing, Rosgosstrakh is topping the national fines ranking, and the Central Bank has expressed concerned over the quality of assets of one in…
How insurers can grow telematics propositions in the UK
Post’s first Motor Insurance World conference hosted a VIP roundtable, debating how insurers can grow telematics propositions in the UK and help motor insurance shed its distress purchase tag
QBE's Jeff Carr on partnerships in risk management
The future and what it holds was a dominant theme at this year’s Association of Insurance and Risk Managers conference, as the risk management community gathered to discuss emerging risks, the changing risk environment and how old threats are morphing…
Ace changes name in New Zealand
Ace has switched its name in New Zealand to Chubb Insurance New Zealand following its purchase of Chubb's global operations.
Aviva fraud boss to finish secondment with IFED
Vicki Mulholland finishes her secondment with the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department this week, and has a lot to take back to Aviva.
Aviva launches new customer guide ahead of Insurance Act
Aviva has launched a customer guide to help business owners understand upcoming changes to the law regarding business insurance.
Swinton confirms redundancies following branch closure
Swinton has confirmed that two staff at its Leek branch office, which was closed last week, have been made redundant.
AIG and Ascot Underwriting launch joint MGA
AIG has entered into an agreement with Ascot Underwriting and other partners to launch a new MGA.
Helvetia names new CEO as Stefan Loacker steps down
Helvetia Group CEO Stefan Loacker is stepping down after nine years in the position.
Insurers mobilise contingency plans following Brexit vote
Deloitte has released a statement claiming that insurers are mobilising their contingency plans in response to last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Interview: Andrew McMellin, XL Catlin
Insurance CEO Andrew McMellin speaks about the integration of XL and Catlin and what objectives lie ahead for the firm this year and beyond
Expertise from A-Z: Taking stock of the year so far
Six months into 2016, what have been the highs and lows for the insurance industry – and what does the rest of the year have in store?
Brightside restructuring could place 50 jobs at risk
Brightside has put 50 jobs at risk pending a restructuring programme affecting the Group’s non-customer-facing functions.
Ecclesiastical publishes statement of principles for abuse claims
Ecclesiastical has published a statement of principles outlining its approach to managing claims brought against organisations for physical and sexual abuse.
ABI reassures sector is 'well capitalised' as market volatility continues following Brexit
The Association of British Insurers has attempted to calm fluctuating financial markets following the Brexit vote.
XL Catlin launches global mergers and acquisitions insurance division
XL Catlin has launched its global mergers and acquisitions insurance division, to be headed by Brian Benjamin as global head.
London floods are manageable, insurers say
Despite putting a dampener on summer, flooding last week in London is small-scale, according to insurers.
Advisers warn of 'messy divorce' ahead with EU
Post-Brexit negotiations will be tough going and UK businesses must cooperate with EU member states.