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XL launches operational risks team
XL Group has established an operational risks team to provide operational risk cover to financial institutions clients.
Matras returns to Axa as personal lines intermediary MD
Former Groupama Insurances managing director Laurent Matras has returned to Axa as managing director of the insurer’s personal lines intermediary division.
Gee 7 Group seeks apology from Umunna over mis-selling claims
The company accused of arranging personal accident insurance packages that were allegedly mis-sold by employment agencies is seeking a full apology from the MP that made the claims.
Comprehensive motor policy falls by 9% says ABI
The cost of the average private comprehensive motor insurance policy fell by 9% during 2013 compared to 2012, according to the ABI’s new quarterly average private comprehensive motor insurance premium tracker, launched today.
Ecclesiastical completes relocation of Manchester office
Ecclesiastical has relocated its Manchester-based teams to new premises in the city centre, in a move that is expected to provide additional space for regional growth.
Hampden Underwriting completes Helios re-brand
Hampden Underwriting completes Helios re-brand Hampden Underwriting has been handed regulatory and shareholder approval to changes its name to Helios Underwriting.
China Pacific in line for bumper 2013
China Pacific Insurance (Group) has said it expects profits to have jumped 80% in 2013.
UK fraud specialist launches in Australia
VFM Services, a desktop claims handler and trainer, is making its conversation management tool and training offering available in Australia.
ABI to defend merits of driving curfew at Westminster talks
The Association of British Insurers has reiterated its backing for the introduction of a curfew for young drivers in the face of growing calls from telematics firms for government to scrap the proposed scheme.
Wunelli adds support to non-curfew solution ahead of government debate
Wunelli is calling on government to introduce policy adjustments as opposed to implementing a nighttime curfew for young drivers, ahead of a Westminster debate with telematics providers next week.
Blog: A more flexible future for motor
At the end of last year, Quality Solicitors announced they would be moving to an entirely fixed fee model for all claimant work.
Post magazine 2015 features list
Since January 2012, Post magazine has been running its features on a monthly, rather than an annual basis. For updates contact commissioning editor Rachael Adams.
'Profiteering' employment agencies accused of mis-selling by MP
A government body is investigating whether employment agencies have been mis-selling workers personal accident insurance.
Aviva’s risk boss appointed ORIC chair
The Operational Risk Consortium has appointed Aviva group operational risk director Michael Sicsic as its board chair.
BPF brands ABI Flood Re claims ‘misleading’
Claims from the Association of British Insurers that the Government’s new flood insurance scheme, Flood Re “will cover domestic properties regardless of whether leasehold or freehold”, have been branded misleading by the British Property Federation.
Ace hires head of marine insurance for Asia-Pacific
Ace Group has appointed Anthony O’Brien as its head of marine insurance, Asia-Pacific.
Three way battle for ASEAN regional hub, says Clyde & Co
Law firm Clyde & Co believes Singapore will increasingly become the 'destination of choice' to access the ASEAN insurance community.
Europe: Title insurance
With economies recovering across Europe, the property market is beginning to show signs of movement again. But, as the credit crunch is still relatively fresh in people's memories, insurers are looking to provide reassurance to those feeling more…
Redundancies on the cards for QBE UK
QBE staff have been briefed about potential changes within the business including redundancies and the transfer of UK operations to the Philippines.
Former Aviva fraud team joins Hill Dickinson
The Hill Dickinson Counter Fraud Group has hired a five-strong Aviva fraud team following the closure of its Manchester office last month.
Lorega Solutions appoints Angus Tucker as CEO
Loss recovery insurer Lorega has appointed Angus Tucker as chief executive, and Martin Almond as chief operations officer, of its loss adjusting business, Lorega Solutions.
Aviva CFO Regan to join QBE in Australia
Aviva’s chief financial officer Pat Regan is leaving the group to join QBE as its CFO in Sydney, Australia.
EY identifies 'rapid-growth' markets for insurers
According to EY's latest report, China, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand and Columbia will provide insurers with long-term growth opportunities.
China's insurers double profits
In 2013, China's insurers more than doubled profits last year to 99.1bn yuan ($16.4bn). Total profits grew by 112.5%, according to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.