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Tsunami fears after latest Japan quake
A tsunami warning has been issued for north-eastern Japan after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the east coast of Honshu, according to reports.
RBSI to merge underwriting functions
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is to merge the underwriting functions of its general insurance brands in preparation for Solvency II.
RBSI to merge underwriting functions
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is to merge the underwriting functions of its general insurance brands in preparation for Solvency II.
Covea confirms Provident purchase
MMA parent company Covea has confirmed its purchase of Ally Financial-owned motor insurer Provident Insurance.
Peter Wood reveals Go Compare desire
Esure founder and chairman Peter Wood has revealed a desire to up his stake and complete an acquisition of aggregator Go Compare, before launching an initial public offering.
Brit Insurance delists
Lloyd’s insurer Brit has delisted its shares as it prepares to for its acquisition by Achilles.
Provident sale to be finalised today: sources
Sources close to the sale of motor insurer Provident to MMA parent Covea have confirmed the deal is expected to go through today.
Ageas completes retail management line up
Ageas has named Nick Lemans as finance director as part of a raft of new hires in its retail division.
Covea confirms Provident purchase
MMA parent company Covea has confirmed its purchase of Ally Financial-owned motor insurer Provident Insurance.
Generali chairman resigns
Chairman of Assicurazioni Generali Cesare Geronzi has resigned from his post today owing to differences that prevent his involvement in Generali.
Generali chairman resigns
Chairman of Assicurazioni Generali Cesare Geronzi has resigned from his post today owing to differences that prevent his involvement in Generali.
Ace to provide liability cover for government pension scheme
Ace and its partner The Occupational Pensions Defence Union (OPDU) have been selected to provide and administer pension trustee liability cover to the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Pension Corporation.
Novae releases initial Q1 major loss estimate
Novae estimates that the cost of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami to be between US$25 million and US$40 million, based on an insured market loss of US$20 and US$30 billion.
E-business: Five insurers set for direct mobile launches by 2012
The future is bright for mobile technology as it becomes an increasingly important distribution channel for insurance products and services, according to Swiftcover head of innovation Ambarish Mitra.
Career development & CSR: confidence in financial sector weakens further
Professionals working in insurance, banking and finance are becoming less confident in their sectors, according to analysis by Grant Thornton and ICAEW.
NIG: we are not irresponsible
NIG has reiterated its claim that it is not guilty of irresponsible underwriting, despite complaints within the market that its rates have fallen by more than 30% following the launch of its 'Guarantee to Beat' price match deal.
Disease claims - occupational voice loss
Occupational voice loss is becoming a growing hazard, partly due to the rise in call centres. Paula Jefferson and Rachel Barbenel examine recent case outcomes and advise on avoiding and defending claims.
E-business: Customer service must be priority
The chief executive of online commercial provider Simply Business has said the insurance industry must become more customer-centric if it is to catch up with the online revolution.
E-business: Google arrival means aggregators will have to work harder
Price comparison sites have been urged to "pedal harder" following the arrival of Google in the aggregator market.
Rehabilitation - state of the market: making great leaps in rehab
As the seventh annual Rehabilitation First Awards get underway, Lynn Rouse speaks to previous winners of the outstanding individual achievement award, in the first of a series of reflections on the UK rehabilitation market.
Post history - 10 years ago: Government issues stark EL warning
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 10 years ago reveals.
Co-op to increase aggregator usage
Co-operative Insurance has set its sights on growing its household book by widening its use of aggregators as a means of distribution.
Post history - 50 years ago: Post history: abstinence insurer wins approval
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 50 years ago reveals.
Axa cuts to hit commercial
Sources close to Axa UK's personal lines division and broker Bluefin have insisted management cuts will only affect commercial lines.