Insurer
QBE appoints claims director
QBE has named former Zurich chief claims officer David Siesko as European claims director.
Technology-centric business models key to insurer survival
Continued economic pressure will force insurers to take a more innovative approach to the role of technology in decision-making and operations, according to a new report from technology research firm Ovum.
Axa expands Reading office
Karen Young has been appointed as senior underwriter for Axa's Reading branch.
Allianz boss Stephen Coates joins Pool Re
Former Allianz head of UK property and casualty, Stephen Coates, has joined Pool Re as head of market operations.
Gaut returns to SSP as chief technology officer
SSP has appointed Kevin Gaut as chief technology officer for the company's insurer division.
Guy Carpenter probes causes of Thailand flood losses
Guy Carpenter has published an in-depth review of the meteorological and man-made factors that contributed to the 2011 Thailand flood catastrophe and resulting insured losses, estimated at between $15bn and $20bn.
Preferential founders to return with personal accident business
Steve Nickerson and David Marshall, the founding directors of Preferential Insurance, are to launch a new venture providing personal accident insurance.
SSP hires chief technology officer
Kevin Gaut has joined technology solutions provider SSP as chief technology officer for the company's insurer division.
DLG to axe 70 leadership roles
Direct Line Group is to scrap 70 senior leadership roles across the business as part of the next phase of a programme to achieve £100m in gross annual cost savings by the end of 2014.
Business Insight expands to new Warwick offices
Risk modelling firm Business Insight has moved to larger offices to boost plans for growth and product development.
RSA secures third bilateral agreement
Global insurer RSA has signed a bilateral agreement with LV in a bid to speed up motor payment processes and remove unnecessary costs.
HKFI sets up task force as second round of regulation consultation begins
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has welcomed the second-round consultation on the proposed establishment of an independent insurance authority.
Marsh recruits Hiscox technology head for EMEA cyber risk role
Marsh has appointed Stephen Wares as leader of its Europe, Middle East and Africa cyber risk practice.
Nexus Underwriting names interim COO
Speciality managing general agent Nexus Underwriting Management has made four new operational appointments.
Arista unveils development tie up with CRK and Prestige
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has launched deals to work with two brokers to develop schemes targeting specialised insurance needs.
Select & Protect joins Paradigm GI panel
Select & Protect has entered into a strategic partnership with Paradigm Mortgage Services providing access to its home insurance products.
Think tank calls for FCA to be 'terminated at birth'
The government has been warned to abandon the incoming Financial Conduct Authority in favour of handing consumer protection issues to the existing Financial Ombudsman Service.
US homeowners batten down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy nears
Risk modelling experts predict mass damage to properties and widespread power outages across New York City when Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the US today.
Sterling boosts number of CII qualified staff
A year after being awarded Chartered Insurer status, Sterling Insurance said that it is committed to supporting staff in obtaining CII qualifications.
MP given eight-week ban after driving without insurance
Labour MP Jon Cruddas has been banned from the roads and told to pay a fine by Westminster magistrates after pleading guilty to driving with no insurance.
Towergate makes double media and entertainment hire
Towergate has appointed ex-Robertson Taylor duo Steven Howell and Darren Vickery to the broker's specialist media and entertainment team in the Coverex division.
Keychoice links with TFP Schemes on taxi risks
Independent broker community Keychoice has signed a deal with specialist insurance provider TFP Schemes to offer cover for taxi risks to its 800 members.
Cooper Gay yacht specialist joins Chartis
Chartis has named former Cooper Gay broker Ben Lind as senior yacht underwriter in the firm's private client group.
Mapfre off S&P 'Credit Watch' but Spanish economy continues to cause fears
Standard & Poor's cited uncertainty over the future of the Spanish economy as the reason behind its decision to affirm a ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the core operating entities of Mapfre.