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Ironshore boosts Japan Lloyd's M&A team
P&C insurer Ironshore has appointed former lawyer Steven Harwood as Ironshore's Lloyd's syndicate Pembroke's dedicated underwriter in Tokyo.
Hilton sells iconic New York hotel to Chinese insurer for £1.2bn
Beijing-based insurer Anbang Insurance Group has purchased the Waldorf Astoria for £1.2bn ($1.95bn) from Hilton Worldwide owned by the Blackstone Group.
Insurers urged to gather evidence on the impact of Laspo on Meso claims
Insurers have been advised to gather evidence on the effect of introducing the Laspo reforms to mesothelioma claims, despite last week’s ruling that attempts to abolish recoverability of success fees and insurance premiums were unlawful.
Canopius acquires ANV team to run consumer products business
Canopius Group has launched a consumer products business for the UK affinity market.
Blog: Five things that you can share
The new sharing economy is booming, and insurers are struggling to keep up. Here's five examples of the kinds of products underwriters are going to have to get their heads around
Kiln hires intellectual property underwriter
Kiln has appointed Ian Lewis as enterprise risk underwriter specialising in intellectual property.
FCA contacted after Das audit leads to double staff suspension
Das has informed the Financial Conduct Authority after a routine internal audit within the firm’s after the event division led to two employees being suspended.
UK General boosts East of England presence with schemes deal
Leeds-based managing general agent UK General has partnered with Cambridge broker 2gether Insurance on an excess protection ancillary schemes deal.
Axa swoops for Perkins Slade director Ramos
Axa has recruited Perkins Slade’s Bert Ramos to serve as sales manager, as the insurer continues to grow its Birmingham branch.
Property director Fice quits QBE
QBE’s property director Peter Fice has quit the Australian insurer after six years.
Ryan Direct Group snaps up Assurant Intermediary
Doncaster-based Ryan Direct Group is acquiring the entire share capital of Assurant Intermediary along with its 55 000 policies and £20m of gross written premiums for its home and protection books.
ABI refuses to 'take lectures' from CHOs on credit hire portal
The Association of British Insurers has lashed out at the Credit Hire Organisation following its plea for insurers to back an electronic portal.
Post Office hires Aston Scott's Adams for sales support role
Aston Scott business development boss Sarah Adams has joined the Post Office to take on the role of channel support and delivery manager.
LV adds quads, trikes and buggies cover to Open GI
LV Broker’s highway quads, trikes and buggies product is now available on Open GI.
ABI 'frustrated' after high court judgment delays Meso reform
The Association of British Insurers has criticised a high court ruling which found government plans to deduct legal fees from the damages paid to mesothelioma suffers were unlawful.
Embrace risk management to tackle supply chain cybercrime
While technological advances undoubtedly provide greater opportunities for businesses, unfortunately they are also a source of risk and can benefit criminal organisations.
Blog: Five insurance policies to protect an online business
There aren't any insurance policies designed specifically to protect online retailers against web-specific risks - so Kim Whitley, online content producer for Make It Cheaper, takes a look at which policies currently in existence for traditional…
McGurk to head MSIG Glasgow branch
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd's has appointed Magnus McGurk as manager of its Glasgow branch.
Saga selects Arc Legal for landlord legal expenses cover
Saga has chosen Arc Legal Assistance to provide a landlord legal expenses policy within its landlord home insurance product.
Generali announces double resignation
Italian insurer Generali has announced two resignations of top executives including group chief insurance officer Sergio Balbinot.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2014: The winners
Ageas was acclaimed as having the fraud investigation team of the year at last night's Insurance Fraud Awards.
CHO calls for motor execs to back launch of GTA portal
Senior motor insurance executives have been sounded out by the Credit Hire Organisation on plans to push ahead with the launch of an electronic portal to complement the existing general terms of agreement protocol.
Less than a third of customers trust insurance providers, finds PWC research
Less than a third of customers trust insurance providers, according to research from PWC, leading to the sector being ranked lower than retail banks and financial advisers.
Suspension of Xchanging merger could trigger commercial costs
The suspension of Xchanging’s merger with Agencyport could be costly for the firm, according to John Milligan, partner in EU and competition law at Clyde & Co.