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RSA investor angered over Hester pay package
RSA investor Cevian Capital has indicated it may vote against CEO Stephen Hester's remuneration package, according to reports.
Industry bodies welcome sentencing of cash for crash scheme fraudsters
The Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Insurance Fraud Bureau have welcomed the sentencing of insurance fraudsters for staging elaborate ‘crash for cash' insurance scams totalling over £1m.
BGL founder Steyn ahead of Engelhardt and Wood in rich list
BGL founder Douw Steyn is the richest individual in the world of insurance after accumulating a fortune of £700m, according to the 2015 Sunday Times rich list.
Colahan opens Berkshire's commercial Australian operations
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty is aiming to shake up the large corporate space in Australia after being granted a license to write business.
North of the Border: Informed consent appeal allowed
Times have changed for the doctor/patient relationship –material risks must be disclosed.
C-Suite Insurer: It’s a question of time
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Brit appoints South America expert from Swiss Re
Guillermo Eslava has left Swiss Re to become vice president, casualty reinsurance for Latin America and the Caribbean at Brit.
Regulatory 'interference' seen as key risk as Jefferies issues downgrades
The decline in investment yields and erosion of future earnings potential has led to the unravelling of the re-rating of the insurance sector, according to the global investment banking firm Jefferies.
Zurich's Sharma has called on the industry to ‘be bold' but take a longer term view on pricing
Vibhu Sharma, CEO, UK general insurance for Zurich, has called on the UK insurance industry to be bold to match the world of commerce - but to also take a long-term view on pricing for retail, in his first comments since joining the UK market.
Blog: Lapso loses its lustre
Allianz's Graham Gibson on why the positive benefits seen directly after Laspo have started to wear off.
Homer to join Cullum at Global Risk Partners
Former Towergate chief executive Andy Homer is to join forces with Towergate founder Peter Cullum at London market consolidator Global Risk Partners.
Quiz of the week - 24 April
Test your knowledge of the goings on in insurance this week with Post's just for fun quiz.
LV unveils new premier pet insurance policy
LV has launched a new premier pet insurance policy that will provide policyholders with cover of up to £10,000 for vet fees.
Tripping claim fraudster given custodial sentence
A woman who attempted to claim £26,000 for alleged injuries sustained from a pothole trip was handed an 18 week custodial sentence and 240 hours of community service at the Blackpool Magistrates Court this month.
Apil president calls for compulsory PL cover
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Jonathan Wheeler has set his sights on securing compulsory public liability insurance in the UK in a bid to “drive up safety standards among public-facing businesses”.
Young drivers unaware of new drug laws, survey finds
One in five young car drivers are unaware of driving restrictions when on prescription medication, a new survey has found.
DWF and Watmores to merge
Legal firm DWF is to merge with niche insurance practice, Watmores, the duo have announced.
AIG reappoints Cunningham Lindsey as Tutoki fallout subsides
AIG has reinstated Cunningham Lindsey as a claims partner after dropping the loss adjuster last year over the latter’s appointment of Jane Tutoki as global CEO, Post understands.
DAS and Paragon partner for legal protection
Legal expenses insurer DAS has partnered with Paragon International Insurance Brokers to provide legal protection for its policy for surgical professionals.
Doctor deregistered for false medical report evidence
A doctor was struck off the medical register for deliberately misrepresenting his medical experience and membership of professional bodies under oath and in medical reports supporting personal injury claims.
Europe C-Suite: Big data - a real game changer
Big Data is fundamentally changing the world, and while insurers have been quite tardy in coming to the Big Data table compared with others, there is an increasing appetite surrounding the topic.
Gibraltar sees completion of first ILS transaction
Betting company Lottoland has become the first company to complete an insurance linked securities transaction in Gibraltar.
Aspen ‘operating on all cylinders' in Q1
Aspen Insurance Holdings has reported a net income after tax of $128m (£85.5m) for the three months ended 31 March 2015 alongside a 7.4% increase in gross written premiums.
HSB names Stephen Morris chief underwriting officer
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Stephen Morris as its new chief underwriting officer, subject to regulatory approval.