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RSA issues ultimatum to staff over redundancy terms
Union bosses are urging action against RSA after the insurer issued an ultimatum to staff over proposed changes to redundancy terms.
AIG's Anthony Baldwin on bringing women into the boardroom
“If not me, who? If not now, when?” This is the question actor Emma Watson posed as she addressed the United Nations in 2014 on behalf of a campaign that she is fronting known as He For She.
Legal Update: Football corruption: Clubs must avoid an own goal
Football clubs that fail to prevent bribery may face criminal prosecution.
FSCS pays out £2m to UK Enterprise motor policyholders
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid out over £2m in return of motor premium claims to Enterprise policyholders in the past two weeks.
Norwegian Hull Club opens Lime Street office
The Norwegian Hull Club has opened its first underwriting office outside of Norway.
JLT to sell majority of Thistle UK to PIB Group
JLT will sell the majority of its Thistle UK business to PIB Group, subject to regulatory approval.
Argo Group acquires Ariel Re for £187m
Argo Group is to acquire Ariel Re for approximately $235m (£187m).
Gable to take ‘robust’ defence against insolvency petition
Gable is taking “the most robust” action against its administrators over any petition to declare the company insolvent.
Dye: Allianz will be back in the black on personal lines
Allianz will see its profit boosted after eight months when its withdrawal from direct home and motor is completed.
Marsh to acquire Bluefin from Axa for £295m
Global broker Marsh is continuing its UK SME push after reaching agreement with Axa over the acquisition of national broker Bluefin.
E-cigarettes: The new asbestos?
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has grown exponentially since they appeared on the market 10 years ago. When it comes to covering the associated risks, are insurers and brokers playing with fire?
QBE joins Underwriting Agencies Council
QBE's Australia and New Zealand arms have joined the Underwriting Agencies Council in Australia and New Zealand.
Insurers that fail to adopt business management platforms risk being 'left in the dark ages'
Insurers that opt for Excel spreadsheet over more advanced methods of business planning are at risk of being ‘left in the dark ages’, industry professionals have said.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Insurtech start-up targets barriers faced by Generation Rent
An insurtech start-up will enable tenants to take up a rental contract without putting down a deposit.
MIB claims database 'can be used at the point of quote'
A database of recorded claims commonly used to catch fraudsters can be used at the point of quote, the Motor Insurers' Bureau said.
Zurich replaces Sharma with Tulsi Naidu as UK CEO
Zurich has appointed Tulsi Naidu as CEO of its UK business, replacing Vibhu Sharma.
Gable shareholders to meet to determine company’s future
A meeting will take place this afternoon to give Gable shareholders a final opportunity to inject fresh capital into the business.
Allianz sees drop in operating profit due to high catastrophe claims
Allianz has experienced a drop in operating profit in its property and casualty business due to a high number of catastrophe claims.
Travel fraud: travelling in a new direction
Traditionally, most fraud associated with holidaymakers has resulted from opportunists who exaggerate, distort or invent relatively low-value claims on their travel insurance policies.
Chubb bolsters Singapore senior team
Global insurer Chubb has made several senior appointments in Singapore.
Zurich UK reports 44% profit following restructure
Zurich’s UK general insurance division saw business operating profit rise by 44.5% in the third quarter of 2016, despite an 8% drop in gross written premiums.
Zurich's Q3 global profits bounce back to $1.2bn
Global insurer Zurich registered 2016 third quarter operating profits of $1.2bn compared with $256m in Q3 2015.
Esure on track for full year growth says CEO
Top-line growth remains on track for the full year following continued growth in Q3 says Esure CEO Stuart Vann.