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Generali backs Italian stem cell trial
Italian insurer Generali and research organisation Associazione Revert Onlus have begun a three-year partnership to support cell therapy clinical trial on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Flood Re could miss 2015 start date
Delays to the Flood Re programme mean the long-awaited scheme may struggle to meet its summer 2015 launch date, according to reports.
Brit raids Amlin for UK property underwriting trio
Brit Group has appointed three senior underwriters from Amlin to develop a new UK property portfolio.
Risk managers complacent on cyber and terrorism risks
Risk managers may be seriously underrating major threats facing their businesses according to an Aon survey of captive directors.
C-Suite Asia: Captive insurance in Hong Kong
Legislation was introduced into the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on 8 January to provide a profits tax concession to captive insurance companies for profits from their business of insurance of offshore risks. The move is expected to spur the captive…
Allianz warns on interconnectivity of risks
Business interruption, the supply chain, natural catastrophes, fire and explosions are the main global risks to businesses according to the third annual Allianz Risk Barometer, which surveyed over 400 corporate insurance experts from 33 countries.
Post magazine – 16 January 2014
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Mesothelioma Bill’s 75% compensation cap outcome is ‘extremely fair’
Bill edges closer to royal assent as claimant bodies vow to continue to fight limit.
RSA weighs up fund-raising options as it seeks to avoid rating downgrade
Insurer facing potential £35m fine and may need to raise up to £300m in capital.
Editor's comment: Bring on the sales
It’s January, and as we all face the prospect of seasonal affective disorder setting in as we return to work and continue to rise before sunrise and head home in the dark, the good news is it’s sale time.
Signposting agreement proves worth with more than 100 000 referrals
More than 100 000 older motorists and holiday makers have accessed the signposting agreement forged by the insurance industry and the government since it came into force in April 2012.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Lord David Hunt
9 July will herald the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards – and what a sensational two decades it has been.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 16 January 2014
Penny was recently intrigued to hear just how seriously the BGL management team take their charity fund-raising.
Career development: MGAA calls for nominations ahead of board elections
A number of existing representatives of full managing general agent members of the Managing General Agents' Association have revealed their intention to stand for re-election, as the MGAA begins its board election process and calls for nominations from…
Legal update: Care providers: Strong leadership is the key to raising standards in the care sector
Abuse and neglect scandals show the danger of care facilities that lack proper risk management strategies.
Chartered status: Raising standards
Amid an industry-wide drive for improved standards, how will the CII’s consultation on changes to its corporate chartered status criteria affect firms seeking to stand out from the crowd?
Gender Directive: One year on
Just over 12 months after its implementation, has the Gender Directive impacted the industry as strongly as expected? And what has it meant for the progress of telematics?
Your say: Recent deluge could open the floodgates on asbestos risk
The recent floods that have devastated many parts of the UK could have unexpected consequences by increasing the risk of asbestos exposure.
In series: Motor: Seeking subrogation solution
With the motor sector in agreement that the dysfunctional subrogation process is in need of repair, will Competition Commission action resolve the situation? And how can insurers help themselves?
C-Suite: Embrace change in 2014
Reforms faced by the industry this year should be welcomed – they have customers’ best interests at heart.
Questgates questions EL and PL portal benchmarking
Loss adjuster Questgates has questioned the practice of benchmarking performance based on the retention rates for employer's liability and public liability claims within the Ministry of Justice's portal.
Am Trust replaces Allianz as Affinion's underwriting partner
Am Trust Europe has reached an agreement with Affinion International to underwrite the customer loyalty and engagement products provider’s UK insurance products.
Skuld bolsters casualty management with new role
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has appointed Sandro Vuylsteke to a new role of global casualty co-ordinator.
US politicians demand investigation into Target data breach
US House Democrats have requested a probe into the data breach which resulted in at least 110 million customers of US retailer Target having personal information stolen.