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Q&A with Insurance Fraud Awards young investigator winner Adam Grady
The deadline for the 2016 Insurance Fraud Awards is fast approaching, so if you want to be in contention for these prestigious accolades you will need to start thinking about that entry today.
CII opens doors for 2016/2017 new generation group
The New Generation Groups programme - which has so far trained 200 professionals over five years - is now open for nominations the coming year and 2017, said the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Fraudster sentenced after fake invoice claims worth £300,000
A South Wales man was sentenced after attempting to use fake invoices as part of a £300,000 insurance claim.
Barclays positive on RSA prospects
Analysts at Barclays have indicated that RSA is on track to meet its growth targets following a meeting with senior management.
Consolidation looms for European non-life market warns Eiopa
Further consolidation and M&A activity is looming for the European general insurance sector if low interest rates continue, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) has warned.
Axa UK can meet global COR targets says CEO Amanda Blanc
Axa's UK CEO Amanda Blanc believes that the business is on target to meet the ambitious improved targets for group-wide combined operating ratio set out as part of its new four year strategic plan yesterday.
Blog: The art of data sharing
Fakes and fraud are a costly aspect of art claims. To counter this, specialist specie underwriters and personal line insurers should learn the lessons from other sectors and embark on collective action.
Euro 2016: Italy v Ireland chemicals/pharmaceuticals match-up - Final score 4:4
Italy is meeting Ireland in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry performances and trading risks?
Video: Andrew McMellin of XL Catlin
XL Catlin UK and Ireland CEO Andrew McMellin talks about how successful the integration of XL and Catlin has been.
Asia Interview: Amelie Breitburd, CFO, Axa Asia
Andrew Tjaardstra met with Amelie Breitburd, chief financial officer of Axa Asia at the insurer's Asia headquarters in Quarry Bay on Hong Kong Island.
Lu swaps AIG in Hong Kong for XL Catlin in Singapore
Louisa Lu has joined XL Catlin in Singapore as senior underwriter - casualty for Asia-Pacific.
Axa looks to 94% combined ratio goal
Axa's new four year strategic plan will aim for its global non-life business to post a global combined ratio within the 94-5% range by 2020.
Aviva marketing boss becomes CEO of royal business body
Aviva's former chief marketing officer Amanda Mackenzie has been appointed as CEO of a "responsible business" organisation run by The Prince of Wales.
Travelers Europe targets direct channel 'growth area' with online SME offering
Travelers Europe has launched an online platform to provide insurance directly to small UK companies but remains committed to its existing model.
More than four in 10 workers fear claiming for compensation
A You Gov survey has found that 45% of workers in Britain fear losing their job if they take legal action against an employer.
Axa seeks to save €2.1bn by 2020
Axa is looking to "focus and transform" its business by 2020 as it seeks to boost underlying earnings per share by between 3-7% per year.
Euro 2016: Czech Republic v Turkey machinery match-up - Final score 3:3
The Czech Republic is meeting Turkey in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of engineering industry performances and trading risks?
Axa targets growing Asia profits 60% within five years
Global insurer Axa wants to grow its underlying profits in Asia to €900m (£690m) by the end of 2020 from €551m last year.
C-Suite Insurer: Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau on why the Insurance Act will be a giant leap for insurance
Commercial insurance law is entering a new era of clarity
Update: UKP&I and Britannia Clubs terminate merger talks
The boards of the UKP&I and Britannia Clubs have terminated discussions over the potential merger of the two clubs.
European insurance associations urge remain vote ahead of EU referendum
Twenty-one leaders of insurance and long-term savings associations across Europe have signed a letter urging a remain vote ahead of the referendum on the UK’s European Union membership on Thursday.
Aviva joins with insuretech firm Digital Risks to cover SMEs
Aviva has joined forces with insurtech firm Digital Risks to launch a monthly subscription product aimed at digitally focused start-up and SME businesses.
Lord Hunt urges Biba members to vote remain
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has asked its members to vote remain ahead of Thursday’s referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU.
Chubb appoints new head of Europe property and casualty
Chubb has announced that Paul Brooke will lead the company’s Europe property and casualty risk engineering team.