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Lloyd's appoints new controller of agencies
Lloyd's of London has appointed Mark Patterson as the new controller of agencies.
Ex-Zurich France boss joins XL board
XL Group has appointed Paolo Ribotta as head of global distribution.
Munich Re and Marsh team up for geothermal energy risk
Project developer Exorka, insurance broker Marsh and Munich Re have jointly developed an insurance concept covering the exploration risk of a geothermal energy project in Taufkirchen, near Munich.
Moody's: Insurers to follow Axa lead on referral fees
Axa UK’s announcement that it will no longer accept referral fees from personal injury lawyers is likely to put pressure on the insurer’s general insurance rivals to follow suit.
Zurich names head of strategy
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Luca Marighetti to the position of group head of strategy.
Ex-Zurich France boss joins XL board
XL Group has appointed Paolo Ribotta as head of global distribution.
Munich Re and Marsh team up for geothermal energy risk
Project developer Exorka, insurance broker Marsh and Munich Re have jointly developed an insurance concept covering the exploration risk of a geothermal energy project in Taufkirchen, near Munich.
Travelers appoints underwriting duo
Travelers has recruited two chief underwriting officers within its UK business.
Dual names new Manchester boss
Dual Corporate Risks has promoted Martin Joyce to manage the national business unit in Manchester.
UK General strikes capacity deal with Catlin
UK General has signed a capacity deal with leading Catlin.
Reinsurers face hefty costs after ‘exceptional’ run of nat-cats
Reinsurers and insurers are facing hefty costs following an ‘exceptional’ run of natural catastrophes over the past 16 months, a Willis Re report has found.
Chaucer takeover completed
Chaucer has confirmed its takeover by US-based The Hanover Insurance Group has been completed.
SMEs set to benefit from Coface policy by leading economic revival
SMEs will be given the opportunity to protect themselves against bad debt after Coface announced plans to enhance its Premier Trader credit insurance policy.
Post Europe – Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
Post Europe – BPO: Too far East?
When it comes to business process outsourcing (BPO), the message has always been clear: go east. Although the likes of India, China and the Philippines may be the big hitters in this market, Edward Murray asks if insurers are looking too far east and…
View from the Top: A renewable future
The environmental case for renewable energy is indisputable. As well as helping to reduce CO2 emissions, it protects biodiversity, provides greater independence and secures energy supply.
Exclusive BPO, aggregator and renewable energy content
Insurance Insight looks at business process outsourcing in Europe; a glimpse at how the aggregator concept might be received in Europe; and a View from the Top examining the future of renewable energy.
Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
BPO: Too far East?
When it comes to business process outsourcing (BPO), the message has always been clear: go east.
View from the Top: A renewable future
The environmental case for renewable energy is indisputable. As well as helping to reduce CO2 emissions, it protects biodiversity, provides greater independence and secures energy supply.
The Insurance Partnership appoints corporate risk expert to board of directors
The Insurance Partnership has appointed corporate risk expert Chris Brady to its board of directors.
Transport Commitee re-opens inquiry into motor insurance premiums
The Transport Committee is to re-open its inquiry into the cost of motor insurance premiums after further concerns about the increasing cost of premiums.
Lexis Nexis and SSP agree data partnership
Insurance technology firm SSP has selected Lexis Nexis ad its preferred UK data partner.