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Berkshire Hathaway, Fosun and RSA: five leading 2014 Asia stories
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post's Asia editor, summaries five leading stories that made the headlines in Asia-Pacific over the year.
Zurich poaches QBE’s Whistler for UK vendor management role
Zurich has recruited Neil Whistler to serve as head of vendor management for UK claims from January 2015.
Regulated firms to pay for £3.8m FCA report
The cost of the investigation into the Financial Conduct Authority's handling of publicity around a proposed life insurance thematic review is to be borne by the firms it regulates.
Fusion Insurance opens Manchester office
Fusion Insurance has opened a Manchester office - its seventh trading office in the UK.
Zurich infographic: The risks of exporting for SMEs
A challenging economy has pushed many businesses to look into diversification of products services and markets
Insurers unfazed by CMA probe into Crawford's GAB acquisition
Insurer claims specialists are relaxed about the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Crawford’s £45.8m acquisition of GAB Robins.
Europe: London matters
The latest report on the London Market from the Lloyd's Market Group points to opportunities and challenges for the sector in comparison with the rest of Europe. Steve Hearn explains that this means
Aegis partners with PWC on cyber terrorism product
Lloyd’s syndicate Aegis London has launched a new cyber product in response to the growing threat of destructive attacks linked to on-going conflicts.
Ageas secures £150m RBS loan for retail restructure
Ageas has obtained a loan of £150m from RBS Invoice Finance to help it restructure its retail business as announced in its Q3 results.
Capita seals three year Hiscox outsourcing contract extension
Hiscox has signed a three year contract renewal with outsourcer Capita Insurance Services.
RSA marine liabilities boss Hart joins Skuld as class underwriter
Marine insurer Skuld has appointed RSA’s Nick Hart as marine liability class underwriter.
Debenhams signs three year car insurance deal with Eldon
Eldon Insurance has agreed a three year partnership deal with Debenhams Retail that will result in the Newcastle-based firm providing car insurance for the retail firm.
Risk managers absent at two thirds of mid-sized manufacturers
Two thirds of mid-sized manufacturing businesses do not have a senior employee responsible for risk management, according to Zurich research.
Post magazine – 11 December 2014
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ABI demands clarity on long-term flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has called for more information on flood defence spending to allay fears of repercussions impacting Flood Re.
XL launches exhibition financial loss product in UK
XL Group has launched its product for financial losses resulting from cancelled or abandoned fine art exhibitions in the UK.
Video: Managing General Agents' Association managing director Peter Staddon
Managing General Agents' Association managing director Peter Staddon talks to Post reporter Katie Marriner.
Hertzell seeking wide range of industry experts for fraud taskforce
The government taskforce set up to tackle insurance fraud will include a small number of senior representatives from the wider insurance industry, Law Commissioner David Hertzell has confirmed.
Flight MH17 wreckage arrives at Dutch airbase ahead of probe
Wreckage from the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 will be reconstructed after being transported to the Gilze-Rijen airbase in Holland as part of a probe into what brought the plane down.
UK General completes Clydesdale-backed refinancing after handing more power to MDs
Leeds-based insurer UK General has refinanced debts with Clydesdale Bank in a bid to better position the business for growth after handing more power to its schemes, rural and commercial managing directors.
Insurers seek to replace Aviva at major Singapore bank
At least five insurers are attempting to win a contract to sell insurance and wealth management products to Singapore bank DBS's clients.
Editor's comment: Technology makes the world go around
It’s hard to think of a part of the modern world that isn’t driven by technology – and with this comes the risk of downtime and hacking.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Zurich names Eatock as new SME lead
Zurich has handed a promotion to SME transformation head Jason Eatock, who will now lead the SME unit.