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China's Anbang invests in Toronto
Anbang Insurance has bought a commercial property in Toronto for C$110m (£55.5m).
Government's CMC review given lukewarm welcome by insurers
Insurers have responded to the government’s review into claims management companies by suggesting new legislation and reducing the claim period for minor injuries as ways of tackling rogue CMCs.
Crash for cash fraudster fails to show for sentencing
Police are appealing for information to help trace a crash for cash fraudster who failed to show for sentencing.
Ageas becomes latest insurer to join IFR
Ageas has become the latest insurer to join the Insurance Fraud Register.
Allianz promotes former trainee to claims strategy role
Former Allianz trainee graduate Ibi Moghraby has been promoted to the newly-created role of head of claims strategy and customer experience.
Capita and Apollo Global Management make bids for Xchanging
Xchanging has received takeover approaches from Capita and Apollo Global Management, the company has told the London Stock Exchange.
Financial services sector ‘most frustrating' for customer service
Nearly a quarter of UK consumers have ranked the financial services sector as the most frustrating in terms of customer service.
Regulators agree capital requirements for world's nine largest insurers
The world's largest insurers will need to ensure they are holding more capital after a G20 Financial Stability Board-sponsored assessment.
CII warns apprenticeship levy risks ‘damaging the profession'
The government's apprenticeship levy needs to address skill gaps by sector, rather than through arbitrary numerical targets, the Chartered Insurance Institute claims.
Blog: How do customers really view their insurance claims process?
Consumers these days have a huge number of valuable possessions that they want insured, and they have a wide number of insurers to choose from.
Quarter of UK drivers confused by motor insurance coverage
More than 8.7 million UK drivers do not understand what motor insurance cover they have, according to research from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Quiz of the week - 2 October 2015
It's quiz time. Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2015: Scott Clayton and Aviva among winners
Scott Clayton, claims fraud and investigations manager at Zurich, was cheered to the stage when he won the achievement award at the 2015 Fraud Awards last night.
Tan takes on MPI Generali CEO role
Malaysia's MPI Generali Insurans has appointed veteran Oliver Tan as its CEO.
Swiss Re's insurance arm buys Australian aviation business
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has bought the whole of Assetinsure Holdings' aviation business for an undisclosed sum.
Markerstudy completes fifth 2015 acquisition with AA Autowindshields deal
Auto Windscreens has completed its acquisition of AA Autowindshields resulting in 200 staff joining the Markerstudy group.
CFC to offer clients free Cyber Essentials
Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC will provide its clients with free Cyber Essentials certification through its newly launched cyber portal.
Allianz names new loss adjuster panel following FCA review
Allianz has announced its new panel of loss adjusters following a thorough tender process.
GRP's property owners MGA secures HDI Gerling-led capacity deal
Global Risk Partners’ property owners managing general agent European Property Underwriting has secured a capacity arrangement led by HDI Gerling, with major co/reinsurance input from Liberty Mutual Insurance and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Climate Wise CEOs call for more action to slow climate change
The leaders of 15 Climate Wise members have written to the governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney and the Prudential Regulation Authority for more collective action to reduce the risk of climate change impacting society and, ultimately, the…
SMEs' concerns over competition increasing, Zurich research finds
Small and medium-sized enterprises globally are increasingly concerned about the impact of competition on margins and a lack of consumer demand, according to Zurich's third annual global SME survey.
Europe: Insurers see opportunities in Chinese volatility
Insurers are confident they see opportunities arising from the recent Chinese stock market volatility, despite AM Best warning it could make it even harder to find good returns.
Vincenz takes up post as Helvetia chairman
Pierin Vincenz has today (1 October) taken up the role of chairman of the board of directors at Helvetia group.
Impact Forum: Insurers need to reclaim the aviation market
Insurers need to regain control of the aviation market before it is too late, according to Olivier Marre, senior vice-president of aviation at Allied World.