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Absolute recruits former London 2012 cybercrime advisor
Insurance investigator Absolute Partnership has named one of the UK’s leading cybercrime experts as its new director of data and intelligence.
Quest Partnership appointed to handle Balva liability claims
Liability adjuster The Quest Partnership has been appointed to handle liability claims following the failure of Latvian insurer Balva.
Caretaker Zurich boss Smith targets 10% share of SME market
Zurich will attempt to wrestle control from established SME players Axa and Aviva in order to secure a 10% market share following the launch of its broker-only e-trading platform, according to interim UK general insurance chief executive David Smith.
Ghost broker sentenced to three years in jail
A ghost broker who targeted Manchester students has been sentenced to three years in jail.
Former RSA CEO Haste named Wonga chairman
Former RSA and Axa Sun Life chief executive Andy Haste has been appointed as chairman of payday lender Wonga with immediate effect.
Axa recruits three in Scottish agriculture growth drive
Axa has recruited a trio of underwriters as part of a bid to drive growth in North East Scotland, with a particular eye on the agricultural sector.
Triton Global promotes three to partner status
Legal services provider Triton Global has promoted three staff to the role of partner, effective 1 August.
DLG reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ over German and Italian disposals
Direct Line Group is in advanced negotiations over the sale of its operations in Germany and Italy according a report from Reuters.
RSA UK claims boss Pitt to replace Hannah as Esure COO in Q4
Esure has appointed RSA’s claims director for UK and Western Europe David Pitt as its chief operating officer.
Zurich heralds 'quantum leap' following SME e-trading launch
Zurich commercial broker interim managing director Richard Coleman believes the launch of a broker-only SME digital trading platform puts his firm “way ahead of the competition”.
Unicorn launches Axa-backed property products
THB-owned underwriting agency Unicorn has launched two new UK property product in partnership with Axa.
Supreme Court blocks Allianz RSA subrogation appeal
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a bid from Allianz to continue its legal battles with RSA over the cost of repairing vehicles.
The rise of the lifestyle insurer
Rapid advances in technology have revolutionised the way financial services companies interact with their customers.
Coleman to head up Zurich commercial broker on interim basis
Zurich’s commercial broker business will be led by the insurer’s SME director Richard Coleman on an interim basis following the temporary promotion of David Smith to the role of UK general insurance chief executive.
FSCS to protect 'most' of Balva's individual and SME policyholders
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has said it will step in to help policyholders of Latvian insurer Balva.
Hg Capital buys Lloyd's software provider Sequel
Private Equity firm Hg Capital has acquired Sequel Business Solutions, a software and services provider to the Lloyd's and London market, in partnership with the Sequel management team.
Money Supermarket predicts £122m H1 revenue
Aggegator Money Supermarket is predicting half year revenues to jump 9% ahead of the same period last year to £122m.
Aspen urges shareholders to reject ‘inadequate' Endurance proposals
Bermuda-based insurer Aspen is urging shareholders to reject continuing takeover advances from Endurance Specialty Holdings as it released preliminary Q2 results.
Trade bodies agree to further Flood Re exclusions talks
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have agreed to ongoing discussions around customers excluded from Flood Re.
Aggregators call for tougher measures on automatic renewals
Aggregators have welcomed the Association of British Insurers' proposals to improve clarity around policy renewals, announced today, but say the measures should be taken further to address insurers automatically renewing policies.
20th British Insurance Awards - your photos
Last night's 20th British Insurance Awards gathered the cream of the crop to celebrate the industry's successes
Smith talks up customer focus after winning BIA achievement award
The British Insurance Awards 2014 achievement award winner Barry Smith has underlined how good practice in supporting policyholders can improve customer confidence in the sector.
Ageas's Barry Smith wins BIA achievement award as 20th anniversary winners revealed
Post Magazine celebrated the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards last night in a ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, attended by 2000 members of the insurance industry.
Hiscox predicts £1bn capacity for Syndicate 33
Hiscox is expecting £1bn capacity for Syndicate 33 in 2015, according to its initial business forecast.