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UAE insurance sector expected to grow in 2013
The regulatory environment for insurers in the United Arab Emirates is challenging but should not scupper growth in the short term, according to AM Best.
Coverbox appoints ex-accountant Beckingham as finance director
Telematics-based insurer Coverbox has added to its management team with the arrival of Neil Beckingham as finance director.
Aviva pens seven year supplier contract with Innovation Group
Software solutions and outsourcing business the Innovation Group has signed a new contract with Aviva that will see the insurer supplied with the firm’s claims scoping and supplier management solution.
Settlement fairness failing to meet customer expectations
Personal lines customers demand better claims advice
ING pressing ahead on European IPO
Dutch financial giant ING is preparing a case for an initial public offering of its European insurance business, with a target of going to market in 2014.
Esure to re-enter parts of motor market as GWP grows 1.6%
Esure is gearing up to re-enter less profitable parts of the motor insurance market as a result of recent personal injury reforms.
Plum furnishes Homeworks product with contents cover
Household insurance provider Plum Underwriting has unveiled a redesigned Homeworks product, designed to include cover for the property owner’s general contents.
Container ship hits port in Genoa killing seven
A container ship crashed into the Italian port of Genoa late on 7 May killing seven people.
HKFI urges Hong Kong to attract more marine trade
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has released a report into how to make its international maritime centre more competitive through tax incentives.
Barbican swoops for NIG underwriter
Barbican has pounced to recruit NIG’s technical trade underwriter Daniel Tatam, adding the new recruit to its UK property & casualty team.
LV boss O’Roarke named IFB chairman
LV’s managing director of general insurance has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Career file - Chris Sime: RSA director Sime resurfaces at Zurich
Zurich has hired Chris Sime as head of broker market for Scotland, in a role in which he will take responsibility for leading the firm's business north of the border.
Movers & shakers: All aboard as every sector chips in with compelling recruitment performances
Hires, departures and extra-curricular appointments were finalised across the board this week, as the managerial merry-go-round gathered speed. At UK General, Neil Martin has been hired to take on the role vacated by Bluefin-bound John Neil, while in the…
Risk management essential to innovation say business leaders
Innovation and risk management are seen as two sides of the same coin by business leaders seeking to grow their companies.
Penny Black's insurance week
Being a lady of leisure, Penny is no stranger to the scenic charms of her local golf club. However, sunny Sundays are usually spent on the terrace with a G&T in hand rather than traipsing through the rough in search of an errant ball.
My Best XI... Phil Sharpe, Ace
Phil Sharpe, chief operating officer for UK and Ireland at Ace, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Lining up next to a trio of his Ace colleagues are a pair of big-hitters from Aon behind an unpredictable strike duo in the form of a…
Managing General Agents: In it together
Boasting members from insurance, IT, consultancy and legal services, the Managing General Agents’ Association could be accused of spreading itself a bit thin. But it’s clear in its goal: to give MGAs their own identity
Winter Olympics: There’s no business like snow business
With preparations well underway for February’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, are the organisers prepared for the risk of the Games?
Towergate subsidiary CCV snaps up Norwich-based broker
Towergate-owned Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Waveney Insurance Brokers and its two subsidiary companies Waveney Insurance Brokers Commercial and Waveney Group Schemes.
Towers Watson appoints MD of European risk consulting
Towers Watson has named Michael Murphy as managing director of its risk consulting and software business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with immediate effect.
View from the Top: A duty to the wider economy
Risk management expertise provides invaluable guidance to enterprising businesses, says Andrew Torrance.
Norgrove elected president of Insurance Institute of Ireland
Zurich Insurance chief executive Ken Norgrove is to take the reins at the Insurance Institute of Ireland.
Capita and XL back Lloyd's-based Shariah-compliant start-up
A Shariah-compliant underwriting agency has been launched in the London market with the financial backing of Capita and the Bank of London & Middle East, and capacity provided by XL.
Bluefin Professions unveils quartet of hires
Bluefin Professions has made four appointments in the form of broking director Bobby Payne, account manager Adam Burton and account brokers Nick Wakefield and Alison Pugsley.