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Helvetia celebrates ‘very good' performance for 2014
Helvetia Group has reported an increase in underlying earnings after tax and a lower combined ratio for 2014.
Vince Cable presses FCA to reveal results of Quindell investigation - report
MPs have put pressure on the Financial Conduct Authority to reveal details of its investigation into alleged market abuse by Quindell.
Lloyds' private equity house backs SSP management buyout
Lloyds Banking Group's private equity arm LDC is backing a £207m management buyout of technology house SSP.
Oliver promoted to Ace Asia-Pacific role
Ace has promoted Shaun Oliver to the role of head of casualty, energy and construction, Asia-Pacific.
Insurance giants ready India investment after FDI law passed
There is expected to be a flurry of movement in the Indian insurance market following India's government decision to increase the FDI cap.
Ageas warns of retail job losses
Ageas is holding talks with employees about possible redundancies at its retail business.
Lexis Nexis creates 70 new jobs with Dublin data analytics centre
Technology provider Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions will create about 70 new jobs in Dublin over the next three years as part of the creation of a data analytics centre of excellence in the Irish capital.
Blog: Insurance industry fails to give help when it's needed most
Alexander Burgess asks why the insurance industry has failed to offer any solutions to the long-term care funding crisis
Blog: Shifting strategies - how can insurers secure a better return on their investments?
In recent years the combination of a turbulent macro-economic environment and the changing regulatory landscape has forced insurers to reassess their investment strategies.
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R&Q MGA CEO exits following Marine Services sale
Nicholas Hales has today (13 March) stepped down as CEO of R&Q MGA Limited following the sale of R&Q Marine Services to Hiscox.
RSA receives approval to launch ABS
RSA has become the third insurer to link up with law firm Parabis Group to launch an alternative business structure.
Aviva's online brands to accept Pay Pal
Aviva-owned online car insurance providers Quote Me Happy and General Accident have become the first major UK insurers to accept payments by Pay Pal.
CII publishes revamped corporate chartered standards
The Chartered Insurance Institute has today (13 March) published new standards for corporate chartered status expected to come into force on 1 July.
Chubb UK operations and underwriting boss Payne departs
Chubb has confirmed the departure of UK and Ireland operations and underwriting service centre manager Stuart Payne after a 17 year stint at the firm.
Graham to rejoin Airmic in technical director role
Former Airmic chair and president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations Julia Graham will be joining the association as technical director from 1 May.
Smith refutes bully claims at employment tribunal - report
Ex-RSA Insurance Ireland CEO Philip Smith has denied claims that he oversaw a culture of fear at the company that stopped colleagues from blowing the whistle on accounting problems.
Government moves to £1m per claim limit in draft riot bill
Government has proposed a £1m per claim limit for riot claims in the draft Riot Compensation Bill published today.
Apil demands change to 'archaic' laws on psychiatric harm
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has called for a change to the law regarding compensation for psychiatric harm.
Industry launches apprenticeship framework
A government-backed apprenticeship framework has been launched by the insurance industry which has the support of sector bodies the Association of British Insurers, the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
The Military Mutual to offer policies for the armed forces
A new insurer will enter the market at the end of April, offering services exclusively to members of the armed forces and their families, The Military Mutual.
Europe: Insurance IT developments in Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe has in recent years established itself as a rapidly growing region within the insurance sector and is seen as an attractive market for local, regional and international players.
Generali turnaround completed a year early
Generali has completed its three-year turn around one year ahead of schedule after reporting "strong growth" for 2014.
Full year 2014 result likely to reflect profit warning says R&Q
Investor service provider and underwriting manager Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has updated its trading forecast for the year ended 31 December 2014 ahead of the announcement of its final results.