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AIG appoints Spaan as president and CEO Hong Kong
Rudi Spaan, head of broker and client management, Asia-Pacific at AIG to take on additional country roles.
Axa puts 31 jobs at risk with commercial direct restructure
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has restructured its commercial direct business resulting in 31 roles being placed on notice of redundancy.
Government's road safety approach criticised as insurers probe 'grey fleet' challenge
The current government is “not ambitious about road safety”, according to the Parliamentary Advisory Council For Transport Safety executive director David Davies.
Europe: Q&A with Bart de Smet, Ageas
Ageas is committed to the UK's motor sector despite its volatility, according to group chief executive Bart de Smet, who adds that the firm is always keen to gain from consolidation elsewhere.
LV Broker launches three commercial products
LV Broker has expanded its commercial products offering to include manufacturers, wholesalers and leisure insurance.
AIA, JLT, Lloyd's, Prudential to speak at Asia analytics event
Key figures in the insurance community will be speaking at Insurance Data Analytics Asia on 14 October in Hong Kong.
Biba prioritising sharing economy as 2015 manifesto issue
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed its support for the sharing economy by its intention to include it in its 2015 manifesto.
Allianz's Miller to lead insurance surveyors body
Allianz Commercial's Andy Miller has been appointed chair of the Association of Insurance Surveyors.
RSA Scandinavia director Wilson-Brown to become More Than MD
RSA has named its Scandinavian operation’s strategy, marketing and customer director Phil Wilson-Brown as managing director of its More Than brand.
ANV appoints two to consumer products team
ANV has grown its consumer products team with two hires including Sanjay Vara who joins as consumer products head.
Blog: Making the most of captives
An increasing number of law firms are now using captives for their insurance arrangements as firms take proactive steps to control their own destiny and secure direct benefits from their efficient operations, says Nigel Wallis
Lloyd's market missing out on up to £200m of loss fund cash
Research conducted by service provider Ambant has shown that between £175m and £200m of loss fund cash is sitting dormant across the Lloyd's market.
Post magazine – 9 October 2014
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS App Edition on the App Store or read the Post Digital Edition online.
Markel buying German travel broker MDT
Markel is to purchase Frankfurt-based managing general agent and broker MDT, which focuses on the German travel sector.
Editor's comment: Restore trust before it’s too late
Trust is an important part of any relationship, be it with a life partner, a friend, a shop or a service provider.
July 2015 implementation unlikely for Flood Re as groundwork continues
Flood Re boss Tom Woolgrove has admitted Q4 2015 date is now more likely
‘Wake-up call’ PWC survey reveals extent of customer distrust
Insurers admit industry must do more to improve sector’s service and image
Insurers fear revised whiplash reforms ‘will change absolutely nothing’
MoJ consultation reveals watered-down plans regarding medical experts
Insurers doubt CHO’s electronic portal proposal can provide credit hire answer
‘Abuse’ with no consequences remains an issue with general terms of agreement
QBE Europe chairman steps down after joining main board
QBE’s chairman of European operations Brian Pomeroy has stepped down after eight years in the role.
IFR retains insurer support despite membership delays
Insurers have reiterated their support for the Insurance Fraud Register despite onerous data standards meaning that half of the UK’s largest motor players are yet to become members.
Roundtable: A step backwards in the fraud fight?
With EU data protection legislation likely to impact insurers’ anti-fraud measures, key figures from the sector discuss whether the reforms represent a critical blow to their efforts or just a bump in the road?
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 9 October
Penny discovered this week even the great and good of the insurance industry can be afflicted with the plague of the sector – whiplash.
Career development: Brokerbility Academy takes on first apprentices
Brokerbility Academy has completed the induction of its first group of apprentices in a two-day event in London.