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Ex-Zurich claims boss Paton to be reunited with Steve Lewis at RSA
RSA has appointed Zurich’s former UK chief claims officer Bill Paton as claims director for the insurer’s UK and Western Europe business.
Ebola virus: Ebola survival guide
The Ebola outbreak has now claimed more than 5000 lives. So how are insurers reacting to the ongoing threat – and what would infection on European soil mean for the industry?
Pool Re hails Treasury 'concessions' ahead of EGM vote
Pool Re has welcomed "significant concessions” from HM Treasury in its quest to modernise the terrorism scheme.
Blog: Five Quindell headlines that should have rung alarm bells
Following the news today that Quindell founder and chairman Rob Terry has resigned from the board of directors with immediate effect, Post lists five recent headlines that spelt trouble for the firm.
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
Legal Update: The countdown to change
Alex Traill explores the ramifications of the incoming Insurance Bill for brokers
Penny Speed Meets... David Vine, business development manager, Allianz Legal Protection
Penny meets Allianz Legal Protection's business development manager, David Vine
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 20 November
Penny is used to her fair share of moonshine, but even she takes her hat off to the brave London-based staff at loss adjuster McLarens.
Market Moves - 20 November 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Thoresen passes ABI baton to deputy Evans
The Association of British Insurers has named Huw Evans as the successor to director general Otto Thoresen ahead of his move to National Employment Savings Trust in February next year.
Australia's first telematics app created by Wunelli
Wunelli has created Australia’s first smartphone telematics app for motor insurance after teaming up with telematics insurer Insurance Box.
Sportscover and Hamilton agree strategic deal
Lloyd's insurer Sportscover and Bermuda based property and casualty insurer Hamilton Group have concluded their strategic talks after agreeing a deal.
Chubb appoints George as European operations director
Chubb's Lynn George has been appointed European chief operations director at the insurer.
Insurers making progress on single customer view as key to digital strategy
Creating a single view of the customer has been highlighted as a strategic priority for insurers after a market survey showed the insurance industry is lagging behind other sectors on digital innovation.
PRA writes to insurers warning about over-reliance on reserve releasing
The Prudential Regulation Authority has written to insurers in a bid to ensure firms are focused on sustainability after identifying an increase in reserve releasing in recent years.
FCA and financial firms agree to join forces on complaints handling
The Financial Conduct Authority has agreed with financial firms to make improvements to the way complaints are handled in the sector.
Evoque launches claims and appraisals services
Evoque Claims and Appraisals has launched a service for insurers and brokers that aims to speed up the claims settlement process.
Digital M&A competition to intensify, claims Towers Watson report
Property and casualty insurers are increasingly targeting digital distribution as the most attractive channel for acquisition, according to a report published by consultancy business Towers Watson.
Axa Assistance extends motor partnership with Royal British Legion
Axa Assistance UK has extended its partnership with The Royal British Legion to provide motor breakdown insurance to its members and supporters.
Canopius Asia appoints crisis management underwriter
Specialist re(insurer) Canopius has appointed Liliz Chen as a crisis management underwriter in Singapore.
Bonnington and Holt join Dual PI team
Dual has hired Stephen Bonnington to lead its professional indemnity and cyber business.
Brightside hires Lloyds household pricing head Gardner
Broker Brightside Group has hired former Lloyds TSB senior manager Chris Gardner as its new home underwriter and product manager.
Ageas eyes general insurance opportunities in Asia
Frank van Kempen, Ageas chief commercial officer for Asia, has said Ageas's non-life arm has plenty of room for growth.
Markel lauches two new cyber products
Markel International’s professional and financial risks division has launched two new emerging risks products.