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Amlin completes merger of two of its subsidiaries
Amlin yesterday (4 January) completed the merger of its two insurance company subsidiaries, Amlin Europe and Amlin Insurance (UK).
New structure in marine management at RSA
RSA has created three new roles on its marine management team and announced several other new appointments.
Chaucer Insurance gets fresh look as Zenith Marque
Chaucer Insurance will be re-branded as Zenith Marque from March following Markerstudy’s acquisition of its UK motor business.
IIS top award for Bermuda-based "trailblazing" CEO Kramer
The International Insurance Society will give its top honour to Donald Kramer, chairman and CEO of Bermuda-based ILS Capital Management.
Ex-DLG MD and Flood Re boss takes reins at Premium Credit
Tom Woolgrove, former managing director of UK personal lines at Direct Line Group, will become Premium Credit CEO this month, replacing Andrew Doman.
Storms' insured loss estimate increases to £1.4bn
Latest estimates from accounting firm PWC suggest insured losses from storms Desmond, Eva and Frank, which battered the UK in December 2015, could reach £1.4bn as Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday (3 January) pledged £40m to repair and improve flood…
Market Moves - 24-31 December 2015
Find out who has been among the insurance industry's movers and shakers over the festive period.
LSM expands casualty presence in Germany
Liberty Specialty Markets has improved its German position, appointing a four-strong casualty team in Cologne.
AIG's Baldwin takes on UK CEO role following McNamee exit
AIG Europe CEO and board director Anthony Baldwin has been appointed CEO of AIG in the UK.
LV enters legal landscape alongside Lyons Davidson
LV has become the latest insurer to launch a legal offering after teaming up with law firm Lyons Davidson to unveil LV Legal Services.
Reinsurance pricing floor remains elusive at 1 January renewals
Despite the signs of pricing stabilisation in peak property catastrophe zones at the June/July 2015 renewals, the forecasts for a “softening in the softening” in reinsurance pricing have proved illusory, according to Willis Re.
Airmic urges a 'pragmatic and flexible' approach for corporate customers following flooding
The current flooding in the north of England has underlined the need for businesses to buy insurance that is fit for purpose, and to support it with effective crisis planning according to the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers.
Di Meo leaves Italy for Generali Asia broker role
Giovanni di Meo has left his marketing role at Generali global corporate and commercial in Milan for a broker leadership role in Asia.
Penny Black's New Year 2016
As the insurance industry rings in the New Year, Penny Black asked commentators how they like to celebrate and what resolutions they will be making for 2016.
EY predicts busy 2016 for insurers with SII implementation
Professional services firm EY has warned insurers and regulators to prepare for a busy 2016 as companies start to embed the Solvency II Directive.
Penny Black's Ghost of Christmas Keys
Last year at Keycare alone, 25 claims were made on Christmas Day for lost keys. Penny wonders if the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present or Future were involved.
More rainfall predicted as Cunningham Lindsey calls in international team to help cope with Storm Eva claims
A team of specialist property adjusters, from Cunningham Lindsey's overseas offices in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, will be arriving in the UK from 5 January 2016 to boost the firm's expert technical resources.
Penny Black's Christmas disasters 2015
Penny Black has asked insurers to share their stories of Christmas disasters. Loss adjusters have also told her about their most festive business claims.
Government insists whiplash reforms will be introduced "as soon as possible"
Insurers have committed to give customers 100% of the savings made from new Government reforms to reduce fraudulent whiplash claims, it was announced today.
Insurers warned flooding losses could exceed £1bn in wake of Eva
The insured losses from the 2015 flooding could exceed £1bn in the aftermath of storm Eva, endangering some firm’s end of year results, an industry expert has warned.
Alistair McGowan stars in latest Protect Your Bubble TV ad
Specialist insurer Protect Your Bubble has today (24 December) launched the latest advert in its TV campaign series, focusing on its gadget insurance product.
Penny Black's Christmas questions 2015: What does an insurer's Christmas look like?
What are insurers and brokers up to at Christmas? Post has asked them how they celebrate the festive season and found out a lot of them like to hear the bells ringing out for Christmas Day.
Customers hit by flooding get policy extension from Euler Hermes
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes is offering a 30 day policy extension for clients hit by Storm Desmond or subsequent flooding.
Storm Eva to bring more rain to northern England
More bad weather and possible flooding is on its way to northern England ahead of Christmas, with Storm Eva set to bring heavy rains and up to 70mph winds in coming days.