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Xchanging nabs former Aviva IT director
Xchanging, the business process and technology services provider, has today revealed the appointment of former Aviva IT director Jim Sadler.
Swiss insurer Helvetia sees profits up 8.7%
Swiss insurer the Helvetia Group has reported increased profits of 8.7% for the first six months of 2011 compared to 2010.
European insurers with US APH liabilities face solvency scrutiny
European insurers that hold US Asbestos Pollution and Health Hazard liabilities will be subject to greater scrutiny of their financial accounting according to new research.
Capita targets third pillar of Solvency II requirements
Capita’s financial services consultancy practice plans to strengthen its presence in regulatory change in response to market demand.
Lorica supports business growth with new hires
Lorica Insurance Brokers has announced a number of new hires across its UK branch network.
UK General signs capacity deal with MMA
UK General has signed a new capacity deal with MMA to broaden the terms of its tradesman’s liability offering.
IUA produces first time accurate London market stats
The International Underwriters Association has produced a measure of premium income generated by insurance and reinsurance companies written by London that could help them prepare for Solvency II.
Markel strengthens its sporting connections with triathlon event in France
Markel International has signed a two-year contract to be the title sponsor of the Castle Triathlon Series.
Ecclesiastical adopts new subsidence risk model
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group has licensed a new computer model from technology provider Business Insight that predicts the risk of subsidence claims being incurred across the UK.
Markel boosts sporting commitment with triathlon deal
Markel International has added to its portfolio of sporting sponsorships by putting pen to paper on a two year deal with the Castle Triathlon Series.
QBE sponsors Brake road safety week
Commercial motor insurer QBE is to sponsor Road Safety Week 2011, organised by Brake, the road safety charity.
Insure The Box cuts renewal prices
Insurethebox, the telematics-based on-line motor insurer, has released its first renewal statistics since going live last summer which show that around two thirds of its policyholders who received renewal notices in July and August were offered cuts in…
September 11 attacks have made insurers more resilient to ‘unthinkable' events
This is one of the findings of the latest report into the event by International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association.
ABI calls for an end to the “have a go” compensation culture
Leading retailers and business groups join forces with the Association of British Insurers in calling for an end to the “have a go” compensation culture.
Travelers attracts Sawyer from QBE
Travelers has poached QBE’s David Sawyer (pictured) to be assistant general manager for its professional indemnity portfolio.
Generali Deutschland expected to grow above market average
Generali Deutschland Holding AG and its main subsidiaries have received financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings of “aa-”.
Cunningham get travel claims fraud role
Cunningham Lindsey has secured the contract to become the sole supplier in respect of travel claims fraud investigations for Ageas Insurance.
Bluefin offers support to outgoing underwritng MD
Underwriting bosses at Bluefin have moved to wish outgoing managing director Kevin Hancock “every success for the future” following his decision to resign.
Insurance Insight September: Renewable energy, mobile technology and THB
Insurance Insight September is now live with an article on insurers’ growing interest in renewable energy; a look at the new demand for mobile insurance; and an interview with broker THB to find out about its latest expansion plans.
Far East poll results
Find out what the market voted for on far East investment in the EU.
Embracing the mobile technology boom
Recent research suggests that with consumer demand for mobile devices on the increase insurance cover is set to grow. Jakki May reports on whether insurers are taking full advantage of this in emerging Europe.
The growing interest in renewable energy
The renewable energy market is gaining in popularity across Europe and insurers seem keen to be at the forefront of the sector. Anne-Louise Fogtmann explores whether the market insurers have enough knowledge of new technology in this sector and what they…
Tokio Marine appoints senior underwriter
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has recruited John Gibson as senior marine underwriter.
Aspen pulls out of solicitors' PI
Aspen Risk Management will not write any more solicitors’ professional indemnity for the "foreseeable future".