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Uinsure hires Berkeley Alexander director Hutchings
Manchester-based general insurance provider Uinsure has followed up on the recruitment of five former Paymentshield employees by appointing Mark Hutchings from Berkeley Alexander as national account manager.
Russian market facing 'significant challenges' despite premium growth
A predicted 10% rise in non-life Russian premiums in 2014 would be largely a result of inflation and masks the inherent problems faced by the profession in the country, according to Axco Insurance Information Services.
French floods force more than 3000 evacuations
Floods in Southern France have forced more than 3000 to evacuate their homes, while five people have lost their lives.
Trio sentenced after LV and Esure hit back at £145k crash for cash scam
A trio of crash for cash fraudsters have been handed custodial sentences following collaboration between LV and Esure to bring down a criminal ring.
14% of EU insurers fail 'baseline' EU stress tests
A test of more than half of Europe’s insurers by market share has found that one in twelve are currently likely to fail to meet solvency capital requirements when the Solvency II regime launches in just over a year.
Ace shuffles Australian financial lines team
Insurer Ace has promoted two staff and recruited a former broker in its Australian financial lines division.
Premiums in 'emerging Asia' to grow 12.8% in 2015, says Swiss Re
According to reinsurance giant Swiss Re general insurance premiums in 'emerging Asia' countries are set to grow 12.8% on average in 2015.
Markel hires two to financial risks division
Markel has made two appointments in its financial risks division including hiring Catlin's Martin McCarron as financial institutions head.
Fitch predicts more consolidation among smaller European insurers
Merger and acquisition activity among smaller European insurers is likely to gather momentum as the countdown to Solvency II continues and profitability remains under pressure, according to Fitch Ratings.
Lords holds first evidence session on Insurance Bill
The House of Lords new Special Public Bill Committee on the Insurance Bill will hear from government Minister Lord Newby in its first evidence session next week.
Rates down 2.8% in Q3 as buyers increasingly access global capacity
Global insurance rates fell by 2.8% in the third quarter of 2014, compared with the same period in the previous year, according to Marsh's global insurance index.
AIG re-hires CNA regions boss Somers to help boost non-London GWP
AIG is pushing ahead with plans to bolster its regional presence across the UK with the appointment of CNA Insurance’s head of UK regions Phil Somers.
Insurance Europe unveils new committee chairs
Insurance Europe has revealed the new leadership of its committees, handing a leading role to Lloyd’s head of government policy and affairs Alastair Evans.
Digital Insurance and Technology Awards 2014: Winners Revealed
Post’s Digital Insurance and Technology Awards took place last night at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The event recognised the increasing role that technology plays in enabling those in the insurance industry to streamline their processes, innovate,…
Blackpool and Crewe among areas with highest drink-driving convictions on motor policies
Llandrindod Wells and Blackpool have been named as the top two postal areas for drivers with drink or drug-driving convictions on their car insurance policies, according to research from aggregator Money Supermarket.
Customer loyalty obtainable for UK insurers if 'fair value' is provided
Insurers have been advised to focus on building long-term relationships in order to retain policyholders after a survey by Consumer Intelligence showed customers do not want to shop around annually.
Allianz tweaking commercial branch network for 2015
Allianz has created a new region for its UK commercial branch network, bringing together two existing locations in Central and East England
Europe: IP intelligence insures against application fraud
How can European insurers use internet protocol intelligence such as location verification to tackle fraud, asks Steve Sawyer of Digital Element
Ecclesiastical recruits Towergate Lancaster boss to helm Northern operations
Ecclesiastical has named Towergate Lancaster and Alker Insurance managing director Francis Carroll as its new regional director for the North.
Axa Assistance launches total loss product
Axa Assistance has launched total loss protection insurance for insurers and brokers to address delays and financial losses associated with motor write-off claims.
Thistle raids Towergate for string of hires
Thistle Insurance Services has recruited Towergate Direct interim CEO Amanda Walton as its retail managing director alongside a string of management changes at the business.
Axa launches 14 guides to boost claims transparency
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched its claims transparency initiative, called Making Claims Clear.
RSA appoints Cucchiani as NED
RSA has appointed Enrico Cucchiani as a non-executive director joining the risk and remuneration committees.