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Aviva revamps technology offering
Aviva has made changes to its commercial combined policies to better meet the needs of customers within the technology sector.
Caribbean risk pool prepares for "above normal" hurricane activity
All 16 members of the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility have renewed their policies for hurricane and earthquake coverage for the 2010/11 year beginning on 1 June – the start of the hurricane season.
RSA launches new multi-cover SBC product
RSA has launched a new multi-cover small business combined product, designed to meet the needs of small wholesale, manufacturing and warehousing businesses.
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Insurance Insight July
Insurance Insight’s July edition is now live.
Insurance Block Exemption Regulation
The insurance block exemption has in the past helped European insurers to avoid competition issues. However, as Jakki May explains a recent tightening of the rules means insurers must put their practices under scrutiny.
Insurance Insight Interview: Michaela Koller
The European insurance industry is facing a time of increasing regulation and instability. Jonathan Swift talks to the director general of the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, about lessons to be learnt from banking, Solvency II,…
Penny Black’s insurance week
Remember Big Brother? Penny was taken aback to discover the series is still trundling through its final series and drawing in big enough viewing figures for Go Compare to choose a slot in tomorrow’s eviction night extravaganza as the place to launch its…
First Zurich apprentices qualify
The first people in Zurich to undergo a new industry-driven insurance apprenticeship have qualified at their Cardiff location.
Postscript – 10 years ago: Ex-Churchill boss leaves RBSI post
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Equity World Cup competition – week four: It’s all over for England
Following four unconvincing performances by England’s football team, it was down to old foes Germany to put the national squad out of its misery.
Equity World Cup competition - week four: Insurer in play
Andy Wright of Equity Red Star
XL redomiciles to Ireland with new name
XL Group has completed its previously announced redomestication to change the parent holding company’s place of incorporation to Ireland from the Cayman Islands.
IPT rise adds to NHS pressure
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has slammed the 1% rise in insurance premium tax from 5% to 6% in last week’s Budget claiming it puts the NHS under greater pressure.
Markel revamps property division
Markel International has reorganised its property division in a bid to enhance the service it offers brokers and ensure better market coverage.
Jubilee names new motor boss
Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed John Shepherd as head of motor at Jubilee Syndicate 5820.
Catlin joins solicitors' PI market exodus
Bermuda-based insurer Catlin has become the latest player to withdraw from the troubled solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market.
Torus seals deal to "accelerate" European expansion
Torus has today completed the acquisition of Glacier Insurance AG from the Glacier Group.
Ernst & Young names Baldwin new insurance boss
Andy Baldwin has been named managing partner of Ernst & Young’s Europe, Middle East, India and Africa Financial Services business.
Torus seals deal to "accelerate" European expansion
Torus has today completed the acquisition of Glacier Insurance AG from the Glacier Group.
Ernst & Young names Baldwin new insurance boss
Andy Baldwin has been named managing partner of Ernst & Young’s Europe, Middle East, India and Africa Financial Services business.
Technology - Global platforms: One size won't fit all
As online distribution becomes more ubiquitous, Paul Ferris warns that such platforms must be used with sensitivity to local practices.
Technology - Process management: Flexibilityis your friend
Coping with unexpected demand can put immense strain on insurers.