Insurer
Claims management: Room for improvement
Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.
Post launches new specialist forum
Post is launching a new Strategic Technology Forum for the insurance industry's key technology executives.
BIS Countdown - finance raising: Back on the menu
With only a week to go before the inaugural British Insurance Summit, Seb Kafetz explains how the appetite for financing insurance ventures is alive and well despite continued economic turbulence.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last weekend Penny was rather royally entertained at Hampton Court Palace for one Peter Cullum's 60th birthday.
Legal update - insurance law reform: Out of pocket
Emma Rice looks at the proposed changes to insurance law, which currently does not recognise an obligation to pay damages over failure to pay claims, and what it could mean for insurers.
Large corporate risks - unbundling: Eggs out of the basket?
Suggesting corporate clients unbundle their broker services certainly sparks debate. Veronica Cowan explores the options and diverse market views.
Claims management: Moment of truth
With the true value of insurance — and the insurer — judged by the customer at the claims moment of truth, Kevin Wood calls for a balanced, transparent approach with partner companies that reflects the total cost of the claim.
Marsh names former Willis boss as new Brazilian CEO
Marsh has appointed Eugênio Paschoal as CEO of Marsh Brazil, effective 1 January 2011.
Allianz appoints motor operations manager
Allianz has appointed Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
Mutuals called to engage with Solvency II debate
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe has called for its members to participate on the ongoing “debate” about the final design of Solvency II.
Mutuals called to engage with Solvency II debate
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe has called for its members to participate on the ongoing “debate” about the final design of Solvency II.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
Resolution finalises Axa life deal
Resolution has completed the acquisition of the Axa UK life businesses comprising protection, corporate benefits and annuities.
MSIG announces three appointments
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting said that as part of an ongoing strategic development programme in the UK and Europe, is has made three new senior appointments in PI, business planning and reinsurance.
MSIG announces three appointments
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting said that as part of an ongoing strategic development programme in the UK and Europe, is has made three new senior appointments in PI, business planning and reinsurance.
Tradewise selects Auto Windscreens
Tradewise Insurance Services has re-appointed Auto Windscreens as its automotive glazing services provider.
Aon-Benfield: NZ quake unlikely to exceed limits of reinsurance cover
Aon Benfield, which has been monitoring the fallout from the 4 September earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand, said reinsurance cover for insurers is “significantly past what is considered a reasonable return period for business making decisions.”
Markel swoops for Hiscox US equine and livestock business
Markel is to acquire certain rights to the Hiscox Insurance Company animal mortality business which provides both equine and livestock coverage.
Go Compare targets home insurance
Comparison site Go Compare is to target the home insurance market with a new TV advert featuring the opera singing character, Gio Compario.
Board of Quinn Group said ban on UK commercial lines “should be reconsidered”
The Board of Quinn Group said it is very disappointed by the decision of the Central Bank and Financial Regulator not to allow the company to recommence writing commercial lines business in the UK and Northern Ireland.
Lloyds tops FOS complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank has received the most general insurance complaints of any company during the first half of 2010.
DAS shuffles corporate partnerships team
Legal expenses insurer DAS has made two changes within its Corporate Partnerships Division.
Bermudan delegation to discuss ILS issues in New York
As a result of an upsurge in interest in the creation and listing of Insurance Linked Securities, a delegation from Bermuda is set to meet key industry figures in New York.