Insurer
Interview: Anne McIntosh: Making waves
As chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, MP Anne McIntosh has been at the forefront of the struggle to find a flood risk solution. Despite success on that front looking within reach, she tells Post the hard work is not over…
CIRC approves agricultural insurance
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has granted insurance companies more access to agricultural insurance, according to reports by Beijing Business Today.
Coates returns to Australia after stepping down as Dual CEO
Damien Coates is to step down as chief executive of Hyperion Insurance’s underwriting arm Dual, after agreeing to swap roles with the firm’s deputy CEO Shane Doyle.
View from the Top: Do not adjust your sets
So here we go again. Nine months after offering renewal to 1300 UK law firms – and less than two years after they entered the market – an unrated insurer, with a ‘passport’ into the UK insurance market, has been forced to cease trading having been…
View from the Top: A step closer to easing flood pain
Flood Re will help resolve the flood problem but insurers and government must still do more.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 4 July 2013
Penny loves a bit of transatlantic rivalry – especially with Andrew Torrance keeping up the British end in the US – so was saddened to hear tales of former Crawford & Company fraud chief Bobby Gracey being bested by Yankees.
My Best XI: Phil Race, Agencyport
Phil Race, managing director of Agencyport, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Race’s team includes insurers and software providers – including an appearance from his chief operating officer for Europe – and a legendary Liverpool…
David Constable appointed to Kiln’s board
David Constable is to join RJ Kiln & Co’s board as a non-executive director.
Markel's UK retail head to lead European retail claims
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the position of European retail claims manager.
Law report: Bus depot lessons arrive all at once
This law report was contributed by Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Dilly-dallying and judge’s error reminds insurers – be prompt
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Takaful: The Islamic state
Despite centuries of tradition and an estimated worldwide value in the billions, Takaful insurance, grounded in sharia‑compliant practices, has struggled to find traction in the UK.
Add-ons: Into the mist
The Financial Conduct Authority’s investigation into add-ons threatens to create fault lines between the industry and the public. Is the sector’s house in order or is a clean up needed?
Prosight appoints ex-QBE director to board
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has appointed Mel Goddard as non-executive director with immediate effect.
Relocation: The ex-pat factor
Following the news Allianz Insurance chief executive Andrew Torrance is moving to the US, Post quizzed senior British insurance professionals who have moved overseas on what he can expect.
Catlin cutting up to 25 regional roles
Lloyd’s insurer Catlin is to cut between 10 and 25 roles as it looks to redevelop the way it does business in the UK regional market.
Ace shuffles Continental Europe leadership
Ace has restructured the leadership of its continental Europe operations, naming France country president Jeff Moghrabi chief operating officer for the region.
Stavale appointed CMO of Assurant Solutions Europe
Cassio Stavale has been named chief marketing officer of Assurant Solutions’ Europe operations.
CII seeking talent for development programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is looking for people to join its talent programme.
Chris Hart returns to RSA from QBE
Chris Hart has been appointed as global network manager at RSA.
Assurant Solutions appoints Europe chief marketing officer
Assurant Solutions’ Europe has appointed Cassio Stavale as its chief marketing officer.
Tata Consultancy launches insurance 'ditigal wallet' app for drivers
A smartphone app allowing insured drivers to digitally store their insurance documents has been launched in India by Tata Consultancy Services.
Drivestyle launches mile-by-mile telematics product
Coverbox brand Drivestyle.co.uk has unveiled a new car cover that allows customers to purchase car insurers in bundles reflecting how far they drive.
Direct Group to create 200 jobs at new Doncaster HQ
Direct Group will create 200 new jobs in Doncaster following the opening of a new purpose-built head office in the town.