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R&Q agrees PTP with Finnish firm Turva
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has agreed a portfolio transfer plan with mutual insurance company Turva.
Perils releases European flood satellite pictures
Zurich-based independent catastrophe data company Perils has released satellite-based 'flood footprints' for the ongoing floods in Central Europe which are affecting mainly Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.
Berkshire India to stop online sales
Berkshire India, the Indian arm of Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has failed to see its online offering spark into life.
ABI supports FCA call for greater consumer needs focus in MLEI
The Association of British Insurers has described the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review into motor legal expenses insurance as a “useful reminder” that more must be done to meet the needs of the consumer.
Czech flooding could cost industry €293m
Insured damage from floods in the Czech Republic could cost 7.5bn crowns (€293m), according to the country’s insurers.
Brit enters political & credit risk market
Brit has entered the political & credit risk market with the appointments of Peter Jenkins and John Lentaigne as co-heads of the new division.
Brit chairman Prettejohn joins PRA board
Brit Insurance chairman and former Lloyd’s chief executive Nick Prettejohn is joining the board of the Prudential Regulation Authority following approval by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
InterGlobal expands sales team
Twenty four sales staff have been appointed or promoted by international medical insurer InterGlobal.
UK General commercial plans boosted by ex-RSA director appointment
UK General has appointed former long-term RSA director Ian Barker as its new commercial technical director in a bid to strengthen its underwriting and portfolio management capabilities.
McGavick replaces von Bomhard as Geneva Association chairman
Michael McGavick, the chief executive of XL Group, has been elected chairman of international insurance think tank The Geneva Association.
Dutch policyholders had EHIC rejected
Dutch policyholders have had their European Health Insurance Card's refused in Spanish hospitals, The Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB has confirmed.
Money Supermarket entrepreneur to sell 18.5% of his stake
Simon Nixon, co-founder of price comparison website Money Supermarket, is to net £200m after selling 18.5% of his stake in the business.
BBC Watchdog criticises insurers for ‘aggressive tactics’
Insurers have come under fire from BBC Watchdog for not paying claims.
Ex-Axa director joins Hiscox Europe board
Hiscox has appointed former Axa director Florence Tondu-Melique as its new European chief operating officer.
Hiscox appoints Axa's Tondu-Melique as European chief operating officer
Hiscox has appointed Florence Tondu-Melique as its new European chief operating officer.
CFC expands its traditional professions offering
Underwriting agency CFC has added brokers, accountant and estate agents to its professional liability suite in a move to expand its traditional professions insurance offering.
Europe: Capital crisis
Solvency II - designed to harmonise capital adequacy across the continent - could be in danger of being kicked into the long grass. Edmund Tirbutt explains.
Hong Kong's marine challenge
Hong Kong’s marine insurance industry is facing a growing challenge from its regional rivals. Nicky Burridge investigates why.
'Up or out' approach behind insurance career progression satisfaction
Insurance professionals have been found to be the happiest with their career progression, according to a survey of the UK workforce.
Insurers failing to adapt to interest rate challenges survey finds
European insurers are concerned with the low interest rate environment but many are missing opportunities to diversify, according to a survey of insurance chief investment officers.
Bought By Many and Petplan combine on pug-napping cover
Increasing numbers of pug thefts and prevalent health problems have driven Brought By Many and Petplan to launch special cover for the breed.
Latvia given greenlight to adopt euro in 2014
The European Commission said today that Latvia is a good candidate for euro adoption, having successfully overcome its macroeconomic imbalances.
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Besso expands into Australia following Sterling investment
Lloyd’s broker Besso has stepped up its foray into international markets with a minority investment in Sterling Insurance in Australia.