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Cause of bird flu deaths in China unknown
Two people have died in Shanghai of H7N9, a strain of avian influenza virus, with another woman critically ill.
April Fool's: Pet-gender to have no bearing on insurance premiums
Fear not animal lovers, the gender of your beloved pooches and kittys will not impact the cost of their insurance.
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Cheap pet insurance under threat by EU Gender Ban after Austrian test case
Four months after gender was banned as a factor in setting premiums for motor insurance, Post understands its remit could soon be extended to impact pet owners.
Diversity could result in economic benefits for insurers
Insurers can reap economic benefits by creating diversity-friendly office environments, according to new lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender insurance network, Link.
Jackson reforms call for new approach around legal costs
Insurance market needs to take a more innovative approach to ensure adequate protection is still on offer following the introduction of the Jackson reforms, First Assist Legal Protection said.
Munich Re to develop geothermal exploration insurance in Turkey
Munich Re and The World Bank’s International Financial Corporation have agreed to develop geothermal exploration risk insurance in Turkey.
Cega signs quartet of Q1 partnership deals
Medical assistance provider Cega inked deals with four new clients, including Aviva, in the first three months of 2013.
Cornish Mutual profit exceeds £2m
Truro-based insurer Cornish Mutual has reported a 9% increase in gross written premium to £19.2m (2011: £17.6m) in the full-year to September 2012.
New regulator reveals 12-strong board
The 12 new members of the Financial Conduct Authority board have been named ahead of the new twin-peak regulatory system taking over from the Financial Services Authority on 1 April.
Allianz “not chasing top line growth” with Turkey acquisition
Allianz is confident it can write profitable property and casualty business in the Turkey following its acquisition of Yapi Kredi Sigorta.
RSA renews Tesco Bank pet cover deal
RSA has put pen to paper on a deal to retain its role as the sole provider of Tesco Bank’s pet insurance.
Hyperion boss eyes further growth in Asia as GA comes aboard
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hoping investment and expertise available at new shareholder General Atlantic will provide his firm with a springboard for further growth in emerging Asian markets.
Hiscox Bermuda adds to American catastrophe team
Hiscox Bermuda has expanded its American catastrophe team with the addition of Bill Lazzaro.
The Thai flood: Two years on
The size and scale of the floods in Thailand in 2011 came as a shock to many despite the fact it was a flood prone area. Andrew Tjaardstra discovers how shock waves are still being felt and how risks are being reassessed.
BP Marsh eyes new investments after Hyperion sale
BP Marsh will reinvest the £29.2m obtained from the sale of 80% of its Hyperion stake in new or existing ventures.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender insurance network launched
Two hundred insurance professionals attended last night's launch of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Insurance Network known as Link.
Earthquake insurance premiums to rise 15% in Japan
The Non-Life Insurance Rating Organisation of Japan has recommended to raise average earthquake premiums for buildings by 15.5% in July 2014.
View from the Top: The move from West to East
As many Western insurers leave the Asian insurance sector, Patrick Chan, director and general manager of Nova Risk Services and chief operating officer at BrokersLink Asia Pacific, explains why entrepeneurs in the region are buying up assets.
Fellow mutuals deny interest in Co-op GI arm as Truell bid rumoured
Mutual insurers LV and NFU Mutual have ruled themselves out of competing for The Co-operative’s general insurance business, which is understood to have caught the attention of a group of financiers.
Motor insurers vow to cut premiums if young driver claims come down
The insurance industry has promised the government young drivers’ premiums could go down by as much as 20% if new proposals succeed in reducing the frequency and value of motor insurance claims.
Hostile ABI response to ‘inferior’ Flood Mu model sparks wider debate
The Association of British Insurers’ attempts to derail a proposal put forward by Marsh to secure a mutualised solution to flood risk have been criticised by politicians and industry insiders.
Career development: Access granted to courses in North
Insurance professionals based in the north of England have been granted greater access to technical training courses and exam revision that were previously only available in London.
Career file: John Elliott: Elliott lands new RSA customer services director role
RSA has appointed John Elliott to the newly created role of customer services director within its personal lines division.