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Zurich executive committe member steps down after 33 years
Zurich today announced that after a 33-year career with the company Paul Hopkins has elected to retire as a member of the group executive committee.
Only 12% believe Government FSA overhaul will meet 2012 deadline
Almost three fifths (58%) of insurance professional questioned by the Chartered Insurance Institute think that the industry’s needs have not been taken into account in the plans to overhaul the Financial Services Authority.
New Towergate chair remains tight lipped about successor to Andy Homer
Towergate’s new non-executive chairman Alastair Lyons has refused to give a timescale for it to find a successor to Towergate chief executive Andy Homer.
UKGI creates MD post in reshuffle
UK General Insurance Group has appointed Michael Warren to the newly-created role of managing director following a firm-wide restructure.
Axa confirms senior commercial departure
As a result of the senior management restructure at Axa commercial, distribution director Keith Hector has left the business.
Zurich executive committe member steps down after 33 years
Zurich today announced that after a 33-year career with the company Paul Hopkins has elected to retire as a member of the group executive committee.
BMS launches Pioneer Underwriting with Liberty Syndicates
BMS has launched a new Lloyd’s managing general agent - Pioneer Underwriting - in conjunction with Liberty Syndicates.
Fitch upgrades RSA, despite some capital concerns
Fitch Ratings has upgraded RSA's Insurer Financial Strength rating to 'A' from 'A-' and Long-term Issuer Default to 'A-' from 'BBB+'.
European insurers call for Solvency II non-compliance fines
European insurers would like to see the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority fining regulators where Solvency II is not applied equally across the European Union.
Fitch upgrades RSA, despite some capital concerns
Fitch Ratings has upgraded RSA's Insurer Financial Strength rating to 'A' from 'A-' and Long-term Issuer Default to 'A-' from 'BBB+'.
Hastings Direct hires former Eldon boss as managing director
Hastings Direct has appointed a new managing director for insurer services.
European insurers call for Solvency II non-compliance fines
European insurers would like to see the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority fining regulators where Solvency II is not applied equally across the European Union.
Acquisitive Higos buys another broker in South west drive
Higos Insurance Services has acquired Plymstock Insurance Centre, near Plymouth.
Chartis responds to SRA decision to scrap the ARP in 2013
Insurer Chartis has responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s decision to replace the Assigned Risks Pool in 2013 with a system where insurers offer a three-month extended policy period to firms who cannot obtain professional indemnity insurance…
Six in 10 unaware of uninsured driving crackdown
AA Insurance has welcomed the progress being made by the Department for Transport in putting the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement legislation into effect.
RFIB appoints aviation broker
Neil Coldwell has been appointed as an aviation broker at RFIB Group.
Willis: sufficient coverage harder to retain in politically volatile regions
A report from Willis has revealed that companies operating in politically volatile regions of the world may soon struggle to retain sufficient insurance coverage to protect their assets and staff.
PwC welcomes “clearer” view of Solvency II
PwC has responded to the speech made by Julian Adams, FSA Director of Insurance, at the FSA Solvency II Conference today.
Prolegal joins the new Brain Injury Group
Brain Injury Group is a national network of expert brain injury lawyers working alongside a wide range of specialist support services.
Axis Claimspro targets global expansion
Axis Claimspro, the UK and International specialist loss adjusting operation and European division of Canada’s SCM Insurance Services, is targeting expansion of its specialist cash in transit dedicated claims support service on a worldwide basis
Allianz launches on Go Compare
Allianz Insurance’s online-only car insurance offering, Your Cover insurance, is now available Go Compare.
Axis Claimspro targets global expansion
Axis Claimspro, the UK and International specialist loss adjusting operation and European division of Canada’s SCM Insurance Services, is targeting expansion of its specialist cash in transit dedicated claims support service on a worldwide basis
Hastings unveils partnerships division
Hastings Insurance Services has launched a new specialist division to handle the company’s affinity and partnership business.
Lloyd’s confirms Nelson appointment
Lloyd’s has confirmed that John Nelson will become chairman of the insurance market in October replacing Lord Levene.