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Facebook backer provides Hyperion ‘vital stepping stone’ towards IPO
An initial public offering is firmly back on the agenda at Hyperion after it struck a deal that sees public company investment specialist General Atlantic take a 30% stake in the international intermediary.
Penny Black's insurance week
The newspapers have been full of events cancelled due to weather this week, so Penny was not surprised to hear that the insurance industry has been affected too.
View from the Top: Biting the hand that feeds
It is only for internal reasons that large insurers are currently paring back underwriting autonomy from local underwriters and the regions.
Loss adjusting: Keep it in the family
The role of the loss adjuster is changing, with insurers increasingly adopting an internal claims handling approach. But it is by no means the end of the specialist panel.
In Series: Personal Lines: The good old days
Insurers now benefit from data usage that allows them to tailor prices from hundreds of categories. But this wasn’t always the case.
View from the Top: Crucial differences
Technology firms that fail to grasp the differences between PI and E&O insurance put themselves at risk, says David Legassick.
Market Moves: Bollington and Miller help keep brokers at the top of the recruitment table
It was a quiet week for insurers as the broking sector once again dominated the recruitment landscape. There were notable hires not just at Bollington, but also at Miller where a pair of placement specialists joined the expanding team. The Lloyd’s market…
Ask the expert: attractive employers
Recent government statistics show that employment is rising. Will it now be harder for me to recruit? If so, what will make my company stand out to the best candidates?
Your Say: Stop harassing injured victims
The proposal by Dominic Clayden [claims director at Aviva] to require non-fault victims to contact the at-fault insurer to give them the chance to deal with repair, mobility and personal injury issues makes third-party capture – which the Financial…
Your Say: It’s no longer neck and neck
The debate surrounding whiplash claims has become increasingly one-sided, with worrying implications for claimants.
XL restructures Asia Pacific operations after review
XL Group plans to restructure its Asia Pacific unit, integrating operations in Australia, Singapore, Labuan, Hong Kong and China.
GAB CEO Rigby hails "opportunities" after deal to rid adjuster of pension liabilities
Talks between GAB Robins, its benefit pension scheme trustees and The Pension Regulator have led to the elimination of the firm’s sponsorship of and liabilities for the closed scheme, in exchange for an “affordable consideration” plus a minority…
Ageas and New Law Solicitors launch non-fault personal injury partnership
Ageas has teamed up with personal injury law firm New Law Solicitors to provide legal services for customers making non-fault personal injury claims.
Bluefin names ex-Towergate boss Philip as Organ successor
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer, reporting directly to chief executive Stuart Reid.
Tevez trial prompts MIB outcry on uninsured drivers
Carlos Tevez' trial for driving while disqualified and without insurance has prompted the Motor Insurers' Bureau chief executive to call on footballers to set a better example to young drivers.
Post magazine – 4 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Higos to more than double branch its network by 2018
Higos Insurance Services plans to more than double in size over the next five years.
Barbican joins Home & Legacy panel
Barbican is set to join the household insurance panel of high net worth specialist Home & Legacy.
RSA boss wins pay boost despite dividend drop
RSA group chief executive Simon Lee has seen his total remuneration increase over the course of 2012 in spite of the insurer’s final dividend falling by almost 2p this year.
Parabis opens Edinburgh office after attracting team from rival firm
Parabis has opened its second office in Scotland in less than six months after attracting an Edinburgh-based team from Brodies.
York International hands MD role to ex-Axis boss Jacob
York International has appointed Alistair Jacob as managing director, where he will be responsible for the strategic business development across all territories outside of North America.
Ace UK & Ireland swoops for Chubb casualty manager
Mark Roberts has been appointed casualty manager for Ace UK & Ireland as it invests in building its liability insurance capabilities across the region.
QBE bolsters trade credit business with senior underwriter hire
QBE Trade Credit has swooped to recruit a former Atradius global sales manager as a senior underwriter.
Cyber liability: Risks rising
Cyber attacks have become almost a daily occurrence in recent times. Whether it is on a company, a personal account or a sensitive government department, hackers have not spared a single target of importance writes Mukul Gupta.