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Williams leaves claims under Blanc's new structure
One point of contact for brokers is the main selling point for Axa's decision to merge its commercial and personal intermediary operations, according to Amanda Blanc.
Low cat activity aids Munich Re recovery
Munich Re reported a group operating result of €2.3bn in the first half of the year, compared with a loss of €437m in the same period in 2011.
Crash for cash masterminds jailed following IFB investigation
Insurance Fraud Bureau director Phil Bird has heralded the "unprecedented" custodial sentences handed down to the masterminds behind one of the UK's biggest 'crash for cash' scams.
Kiln sells South African operation to One Financial Investment Holdings
Specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has agreed to sell Kiln South Africa to One Financial Investment Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Lemma downgraded over 'deteriorating Ukrainian economy'
Ukranina insurer Lemma's financial strength rating has dropped to 'B' (fair) from 'B+' (good), reflecting economic deterioration and political uncertainty in its core Ukrainian market.
Biba chairman Homer takes on mentoring role at Merryck & Co
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Andy Homer has joined the faculty of Merryck & Co, the global provider of mentoring to chief executives and senior business executives.
Business as usual at Lark following MBO, declares chairman
Graham Lark has promised clients and staff at his now-independent broker that it will be "business as usual" following the MBO from Groupama that has taken two months to finalise.
Purchase of Indonesian broker provides Howden with 'growth opportunities'
Howden Broking Group has completed the acquisition of Accette Insurance Group's Indonesian operation, PT Accette Brokers Asuransi.
L&G premium growth offset by weather losses
Legal & General's general insurance business has been hit hard by summer flooding and the freezing weather last winter, as profit in the first half of the year more than halved to £8m compared with the same period in 2011 (H1 2011: £17m).
Latest AIG share sale to net US Treasury $750m
The US government expects to receive $750m (£481m) from the latest sale of stock held in American International Group.
CILA adds voice to calls for Riot Act reform
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has thrown its support behind calls by the government and the Association of British Insurers to reform the 1886 Riot Damages Act by pledging on-going technical assistance to its members.
Temp Cover eyes £24m turnover target
Short-term insurance broker Temp Cover has hired three associate directors who will play a key role in helping the business double its £12m income in the next three years.
Groupama UK chief exec full of praise for Lark's new owners
Groupama UK chief executive François-Xavier Boisseau has praised the Lark management team behind the acquisition of his firm's majority shareholding, describing the now-independent broker as a "very consistent performer".
Ex-E&Y boss appointed LV audit committee chairman
Former Ernst & Young senior partner James Dean, pictured, has replaced Ian Reynolds as LV audit committee chairman.
Rising liability claims forces Allianz to reduce exposure
Allianz Insurance has linked an increasing number of unemployed people making large liability claims to a decision to cut its exposure in the liability market.
Industry veteran Driver handed Congregational chairmanship
Congregational and General Insurance has appointed Harry Driver as chairman following David Collett's retirement.
Co-op and Hastings sign up to telematics aggregator Compare The Box
Co-operative Insurance, Hastings Direct and Swinton are set to go live with telematics offerings on Go Compare and Wunelli's joint aggregator offering, Compare the Box.
Ace looks to strengthen travel business with internal promotions
Ace Group has made three changes to the travel team serving EMEA as the firm continues to build business across the region.
Investors more cautious of insurers owing to European concerns
Investors continued to have a more negative view of the global insurance sector relative to ratings in the second quarter of 2012, according to Moody's.
Catlin sees 35% increase in European GWP in H1
Catlin reported a 23% increase in gross written premiums from its international business in the first six months of 2012, rising to €577m from €471m in the first half of 2011.
Ace hopes to bolster EMEA travel team with triple appointment
Ace has made a trio of international appointments in its Europe, Middle East and Africa travel team in a bid to strengthen its travel business across the region.
EA reduces flood alerts despite weekend of heavy rain
The Environment Agency has halved the number of UK flood alerts this morning after a weekend of heavy rain led to flooding and disruption in parts of south-west England and the Scottish borders.
Paul Summers appointed global CEO of Aon Benfield Fac
Paul Summers is to become global chief executive of Aon Benfield Fac with immediate effect.
Allianz suffers £23m weather claims loss but retail and commercial GWP grow
Allianz UK has posted bad weather claims costs of £23m for the first six months of 2012.