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Risk Stop raids Aviva for risk management trio to launch SME venture
Risk control services provider Risk Stop has swooped for a trio of former Aviva Risk Management Solutions consultants ahead of launching a new venture offering health, safety and environmental consultancy services direct to UK SMEs.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
While Penny enjoyed snuggling down in front of the fire with a bottle of sherry and a big box of champagne truffles to watch Downton Abbey this Christmas, she was less obsessive about festive film viewing than the Towergate office, where one member of…
Ask the expert: How can we encourage more women to enter the insurance industry?
The debate around equal opportunities is a constant presence in the world of work and is an especially important issue within financial services.
Career file: Andy Watson: Watson becomes ABI motor committee chairman
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers' motor technical committee.
Market Moves: 9 January 2014
Ecclesiastical, LV, Ageas, Zurich and Torus are among the insurers recruiting this week, while Willis, and Arthur J Gallagher are the brokers making moves.
Keycare secures deal with van insurer Gladiator
Specialist key insurer Keycare has secured a deal with van insurer Gladiator which will see policyholders offered its key service as an additional extra.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
C-Suite: What does 2014 have in store?
While last year can be regarded as a good one for some, difficult times could lie ahead for brokers.
Piracy: Safer seas
With a more stable Somalia and improved maritime security, will the downward trend in piracy attacks continue, or will incidents in East African and South-East Asian waters ensure rough seas in future?
My Licence: Seal of approval
While the My Licence driver data-sharing initiative may have some obstacles to overcome, the industry consensus is that it should benefit all parties involved in motor insurance.
In Series: Motor: Communication breakdown
The way motor insurers and bodyshops keep in touch with customers throughout the repair process is fundamentally flawed. How can it be improved?
SRA in the dark on solicitor closures after 'non-cooperation'
Efforts to determine the number of solicitors that must close after being unable to obtain professional indemnity cover have been hampered by "an extreme lack of cooperation", according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
C-Suite: We're not out of the woods yet
Insurers' improved 2013 results thanks to benign weather should not be taken at face value.
Dubai expats warned of mandatory health insurance implications
Expatriates in Dubai have been urged to ensure they have the correct level of health insurance in place following a ruling by the Dubai healthcare authority.
Modena becomes Markel analyst after nine years at Euler Hermes
Markel International has appointed former Euler Hermes UK senior risk underwriter Maren Modena as senior risk analyst in its trade credit division.
Floods minister prioritising storm response alongside insurers
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has described flood management as “a real priority” as government continues to work closely with local councils and the insurance industry to ensure residents and business owners get the help they need following the…
RSA shares up 6% at close after investigation reports
RSA’s share price has climbed 5.75% over the course of Monday’s trading following reports this weekend that a PWC investigation will conclude issues in its Irish business remain isolated.
Axa retains top spot in AM Best insurer rankings
French insurer Axa has held on to the top spot in the AM Best ranking of largest insurers by net premiums written, with Allianz climbing into third place.
Moody’s predicts strong growth for Asian P&C market in 2014
Ratings agency Moody’s is predicting strong growth in the Asian property and casualty insurance sector for 2014 with moderate growth forecast for the European region.
FCA planning Co-op Bank probe
The Co-operative Bank is facing a Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator revealed today.
Canopius to provide Arista with motor capacity
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has reached an agreement with Canopius that will see the latter provide Arista’s motor capacity.
ECIC targeting self-build homes with Sennocke deal
Niche insurer Electrical Contractors Insurance Company has prepared for a forecast spike in numbers of self-build and custom build homes in the UK with a deal to underwrite Sennocke’s specialist self-build site insurance product.
Ageas and Vauxhall announce van insurance offering
Ageas and Vauxhall have extended their partnership to offer van insurance.
Willis hails 30% increase in solicitors' PI market share
The UK legal services practice of Willis Group has grown its market share of the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market by around 30%.