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Allianz grows UK GWP by 1.8% in Q3
Allianz’s UK business reported a 1.8% increase in gross written premiums to £1 459.7m in the third quarter of 2013.
Aegis London boosts terrorism footprint with two hires
Aegis London has made two appointments to its terrorism and aviation war account with the aim of increasing its underwriting footprint in the market.
Catlin boosted by “strong” underwriting, but investment returns remain low
Specialty insurer and reinsurer Catlin has unveiled increased gross written premiums, with rates also climbing, while investment returns have remained stubbornly low.
Devastation escalates after Philippines' super typhoon Haiyan
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide says devastation in the Philippines following last week’s super typhoon Haiyan is continuing to escalate.
Liberty boosts regional service with two hires
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines division of Liberty Specialty Markets, has appointed Marisse Ellison-Smith and Simon Robb as claims specialists to enhance its service in the regions.
Insurers warned to brace for escape of water claims surge
IFIC Forensics has warned insurers to brace themselves for an influx of escape of waterclaims, as weather experts forecast the beginning of the coldest winter in 100 years this November.
Markel appoints Whitaker non-executive director
Markel International has appointed Anne Whitaker as non-executive director.
North East sees biggest rise in road deaths and injuries
The North East of England has seen the biggest increase in accident rates for killed and seriously injured people in 2012, according to IAM’s analysis of recent data produced by the Department for Transport.
ABI calls for collaborative approach to SCT limit reforms
The Association of British Insurers has called parties interested in Small Claims Track reforms to “put aside petty name calling” and work together.
Admiral 'on track' for full year despite falling UK revenue
Insurer Admiral said it its ‘on track to meet expectations for the full year’ despite the shrinkage of its UK motor business in the third quarter.
RSA appoints PWC to investigate Irish business 'issues'
RSA has appointed consultancy firm PwC to undertake ‘a comprehensive review’ of the issues identified last week in its Irish business.
Health tops middle class priorities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, says AIA
The middle class in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong are placing health above wealth and career according to a survey from AIA.
Life insurance sector robust in Singapore
The total amount of new life insurance premiums increased 27% in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
RSA suspends Irish CEO and issues £70m profit warning
RSA's Ireland insurance operation has suspended three top level bosses as part of an investigation into claims and finance issues.
RSA Ireland suspends CEO and issues £70m profit warning
RSA's Irish insurance operation has suspended three top level bosses as part of an investigation into claims and finance issues.
Aspen unveils new COO and CUO
Aspen Insurance has appointed Ann Haugh as chief operating officer and global chief underwriting officer, based in London.
Riot Damages Act consultation will be out by December
Policing, criminal justice and victims minister Damian Green has confirmed the government will launch a public consultation on the Riot Damages Act 1886 by the end of the year.
RMS predicts Haiyan as strongest tropical cyclone in history
Catastrophe risk modelling firm RMS has said category five super typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines today, could be the strongest tropical cyclone in history.
Medical whiplash panels at risk of being insurers' 'captives' MP tells Commons
Independent medical panels were criticised in a parliamentary debate yesterday on motor insurance and whiplash claims, as being at risk of becoming 'captives' of the insurance industry.
Further reviews of Jackson reforms unlikely, Justice Ramsey says
The judge in charge of overseeing the implementation of the Jackson reforms has said it is unlikely further areas of the recommendations will come under review.
Chubb unveils new european multinational manager
Chubb has appointed Jan Auerbach to the role of european multinational solutions manager.
ABI concerned over Riot Act restrictions on insurer recoveries
The Association of British Insurers has raised concerns about the restrictions on insurer recoveries contained in the independent review of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886, published today.
Blog: What's holding telematics take-up back?
The rise of telematics in the insurance industry is, relatively speaking, a recent phenomenon.
Allianz Group to beat 2013 forecast
Insurance giant Allianz will beat its 2013 profit forecast of €9.7bn despite European storm losses.