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Scottish QOCS recommendation 'agitating' insurers’ solicitors
Solicitors with insurer clients have been agitated by a recommendation to introduce qualified one way costs shifting in Scotland,according to the author of the report suggesting the change.
BLM hires three new national directors
Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed three new national directors to lead its business support teams in the form of Lee Grunnell, Louise McCarthy-Teague and Mark Blakemore.
Admiral to bring in 150 sales and customer service staff
Admiral is preparing to welcome 150 new recruits to the business across south Wales region at the start of next year.
Industry reputation will be tested by response to surge events, ABI warns
How the insurance industry responds to flood events going forward will be a key test for its reputation, the Association of British Insurers says.
RSA Ireland CEO resigns as financial irregularities probe takes its toll
The chief executive of RSA Ireland has resigned after claiming that recent allegations of serious financial irregularities at the insurer had caused great strain to him and his family.
PT Asuransi Allianz in Indonesia microinsurance push
PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia has launched life, house and health products targeted at low income families.
Van Kuffeler to step down as Hyperion chairman next month
Hyperion Insurance Group’s non-executive chairman John van Kuffeler will retire from the board next month following five years at the firm.
Foil boss expects 'plebgate' ruling to spark influx of satellite litigation
The Court of Appeal’s decision to refuse relief from sanctions to lawyers representing Andrew Mitchell MP in his libel action over The Sun’s ‘plebgate’ story could trigger a wave of satellite professional negligence cases, a leading insurance lawyer has…
Helphire ‘making good progress’ in Autofocus settlement
Helphire Group has finished analysing “several thousand cases” in which Autofocus evidence was used and is ready to start discussing settlements with insurers.
Insurers praise speed of London market response to Nairobi mall attack
The speed of the London market response to September’s Nairobi shopping mall siege demonstrates its authority in reacting to terrorist events, those involved in the response have told Post.
Post Magazine - 28 November 2013
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Ace boosts export cover for mid-market European firms
Ace Group has expanded its liability insurance proposition in response to increasing numbers of European middle-market companies exporting into emerging economies.
Xactware and Rightmove join forces to improve underwriting
Cloud-solutions firm Xactware and Rightmove have partnered up to provide the insurance industry with property data and facilitate accurate underwriting.
Trio of underwriters join Warrior as Hiscox bolsters casualty team
Hiscox has boosted its casualty team with the appointment of three underwriters with management liability experience to work with ex-Beazley D&O specialist Chris Warrior to build the US and international books of business.
R&Q unveils Birmingham office boosted by Catlin hires
Randall & Quilter has opened the second UK regional office for its specialist managing general agent platform, based in Birmingham, with two underwriters recruited from Catlin.
Expertise in Action: Generalist versus Specialist
How much do prospective customers place on their insurer and broker’s specialist knowledge when buying insurance? And does it become stronger depending on the size of the niche?
Expertise in Action: Broker: Sharper focus
Combining a generalist approach with specialist knowledge is essential for insurers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Nine arrested over Chinese oil blast
Following last Friday's blast at a China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec) oil factory, nine people have been arrested.
Brokers baffled as FCA places them in ‘high risk’ group
Aggregators say FCA probe into sector no longer relevant.
Aviva’s attempt at asbestos exit fueled by increased long-term claims certainty
Firm’s plan to offload rumoured £1bn book linked to overall restructuring,
Insurers say consolidation is behind CMC decline as they back clampdown plans
PI claims management firms decrease by 38% between April and September.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 26 November
A day at the races is par for the course for women of Penny’s stature, and at one such occasion last week Penny found herself in the pleasant company of Torus’ head of marine Demian Smith.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Q&A: Craig Cannonier and Bob Richards: Bermudian bigwigs
Bermuda’s Premier and Finance Minister discuss the island’s insurance industry and its relationship with the UK market.