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ABI estimates £62m payout from volcanic ash disruption
The Association of British Insurers has said that the cost of volcanic ash disruption to travel insurers between the 15 – 21 April is likely to reach £62m.
Insurance launched for misfuelling drivers
Complectus has developed a new ‘Misfuelling Insurance’ product with Axa Assistance to get drivers back on the road in the event they misfuel their vehicle.
Lloyds to build on HBoS ties with new long term agreement
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Munters MCS to provide property damage restoration services for its domestic insurance customers in a long term agreement.
CEA boss outlines concerns to Commission public hearing
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, today reiterated its support for the EU’s new Solvency II regulatory regime but called for more work to be done on the Level 2 measures that will put the flesh on the bones of the Framework…
Over fifties insurance provider to recruit 70 for new base
Over fifties insurance provider Staysure is aiming to double its turnover in 12 months with a new base.
CEA boss outlines concerns to Commission public hearing
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, today reiterated its support for the EU’s new Solvency II regulatory regime but called for more work to be done on the Level 2 measures that will put the flesh on the bones of the Framework…
Endurance Q1 results fall 28% on cat losses
Endurance Specialty Holdings reported a fall in first-quarter profit of more than 28%, after it suffered estimated losses of $65m from catastrophes.
Online SME insurance specialist recruits new CEO from consumer sector
Online SME commercial insurance specialist Xbridge has appointed Jason Stockwood as its new CEO.
Torus set to complete Glacier acquisition
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Torus has acquired Glacier Group subsidiary Glacier Insurance subject to regulatory approval.
Torus set to complete Glacier acquisition
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Torus has acquired Glacier Group subsidiary Glacier Insurance subject to regulatory approval.
GI job demand hits new high, although salaries go backward
Salary offers for new jobs dropped back below 2009s level, although demand from UK employers for new workers remained steady in April according to the Reed Job Index published today.
RSA extends rehab deal with two year agreement
RSA and The Parabis Group have signed a 2-year contract extension for the provision of the RSA Care claims management initiative.
Penny Black's insurance week
Aviva may have gone 'running back' to the corporate risk solutions market but its head of account management and business development Owen Thomas will be hoping to 'blitz' the competition in more ways than one.
10 years ago: Limit merger off after QBE approach
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from past an article published 10 years ago reveals.
20 years ago: 120 attend Brighton CILA AGM
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from past an article published 20 years ago reveals.
Zurich apoints head of investment strategy implementation
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Urban Angehrn as head of investment strategy implementation.
Sterling appoints regional development manager for the North
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed James Leigh as regional development manager for the North.
QBE appoints global head of distribution
QBE has appointed Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution.
National Friendly promotes David Castling
Health insurer National Friendly has promoted David Castling to the role of intermediary distribution manager.
Markel makes new appointments
Markel International has launched a new trade credit division following the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.
HSB expands Midlands presence
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to expand its presence in the Midlands.
Chubb Europe appoints European accident and health manager
Chubb Europe has appointed Steven Ord as European accident and health manager.
FM Global staff compete head on
A total of 35 teams from FM Global in the UK are taking on their colleagues around the world in a 10-week wellness challenge. Now in its second year, the insurer's global shape-up initiative encourages staff and their families to compete in order to…
Bureaucratic bosses damage insurance management
The insurance sector is suffering from substandard management, according to a new report. Research by the Chartered Management Institute found that 58% of the sector's workforce feels the dominant leadership style where they work is negative — putting…