Insurer
ABI: FCA must develop ‘clear success measures’ and deliver value for money
The Association of British Insurers has called the Financial Conduct Authority to develop “clearer success measures” to ensure the new regulator delivers value for money.
Covéa reveals management shake-up with double appointment
Covéa Insurance has promoted Chris Withers to the role of head of commercial lines distribution, while Liam Casserley will take on the position of schemes broker manager.
Evolution Underwriting appoints new group CEO
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Paul Upton to group chief executive, and made a few other internal promotions.
Ex-Jelf Clarke Roxburgh head Walker takes up new Giles role
Giles has appointed the former head of Jelf Clarke Roxburgh lead generation team Kathy Walker to the newly created role of total quality manager.
Charles Fry formally steps up as Novae CFO
The Novae Group has confirmed that Charles Fry has now formally taken up his position as chief financial officer.
Chubb environmental underwriter Tony Lennon passes away
Tony Lennon, an environmental underwriter for Chubb Europe, has passed away following a long battle with cancer.
Beazley targets cyber risk in Australia
Lloyd's insurer Beazley is set to unveil its cyber risk insurance product in Australia by the end of the year.
Strike hurts Hong Kong port operator
Hongkong International Terminals is struggling to settle a strike dispute that has hurt business badly.
Personal injury firm stops accepting referrals
Personal injury law firm Antony Hodari is cutting ties with claims intermediaries in a move to become “self-sufficient” in generating its caseload.
Ace names chairman for Germanic region
Ace Group has promoted its country president for the Germanic region, Dankwart von Schultzendorff, to the newly created position of chairman in the same region.
Ironshore extends Japanese reach
Ironshore International's Lloyd's Pembroke Syndicate has been authorised by the Japanese Financial Services Authority to offer representations and warranties coverage through Lloyd's Japan.
Admiral enters legal JVs with Lyons Davidson, Cordner Lewis
Admiral has received approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority for new joint ventures launched in partnership with two law firms
ECIC names warranty underwriting head
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has expanded its insurance-backed warranty business with the appointment of Iain Spicer as head of warranty underwriting.
Solicitors urged to consider insurer ratings
Solicitors have been urged to check insurers' financial strength before acquiring professional indemnity cover following the demise of two unrated providers in recent years.
Verbal CMC contracts outlawed amid industry-wide clampdown by regulator
The Claims Management Regulator has unveiled new rules which will prevent claims management companies from making verbal contract arrangements with consumers.
Brokers can trade completely online with Allianz Commercial offering
Allianz Commercial has launched a full-cycle business model which will enable brokers to trade completely online.
Your say: Reforms do not go far enough
I would like to respond to the Your Say comments 'Stop harassing injured victims' and 'It's no long neck and neck' which appear in Post on 4 April 2013.
LMI names Manchester manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Scott Taylor to head up its Manchester office.
Towergate and Gallagher Heath sign up to Arc Legal trading platform
The retail marine division of Towergate and Gallagher Heath has signed up to use a new trading platform for commercial legal expenses launched by Arc Legal.
Axa launches online travel insurance facility for affinity customers
Axa Direct & Partnerships has created a travel insurance website for Lloyds TSB customers designed to help them make the most of their policy.
Diversified economy helps Kuwaiti insurers but challenges remain
Kuwait’s bid to balance its revenue sources through the development of non-oil sectors, along with more stringent regulation of the insurance market, will have beneficial consequences for the nation’s insurers, according to research by Timetric.
Markel moves to single tech platform
Markel has streamlined its business processes by replacing several back office systems with a single business platform.