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Triton Global promotes three to partner status
Legal services provider Triton Global has promoted three staff to the role of partner, effective 1 August.
DLG reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ over German and Italian disposals
Direct Line Group is in advanced negotiations over the sale of its operations in Germany and Italy according a report from Reuters.
RSA UK claims boss Pitt to replace Hannah as Esure COO in Q4
Esure has appointed RSA’s claims director for UK and Western Europe David Pitt as its chief operating officer.
Zurich heralds 'quantum leap' following SME e-trading launch
Zurich commercial broker interim managing director Richard Coleman believes the launch of a broker-only SME digital trading platform puts his firm “way ahead of the competition”.
Unicorn launches Axa-backed property products
THB-owned underwriting agency Unicorn has launched two new UK property product in partnership with Axa.
Supreme Court blocks Allianz RSA subrogation appeal
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a bid from Allianz to continue its legal battles with RSA over the cost of repairing vehicles.
The rise of the lifestyle insurer
Rapid advances in technology have revolutionised the way financial services companies interact with their customers.
Coleman to head up Zurich commercial broker on interim basis
Zurich’s commercial broker business will be led by the insurer’s SME director Richard Coleman on an interim basis following the temporary promotion of David Smith to the role of UK general insurance chief executive.
FSCS to protect 'most' of Balva's individual and SME policyholders
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has said it will step in to help policyholders of Latvian insurer Balva.
Hg Capital buys Lloyd's software provider Sequel
Private Equity firm Hg Capital has acquired Sequel Business Solutions, a software and services provider to the Lloyd's and London market, in partnership with the Sequel management team.
Money Supermarket predicts £122m H1 revenue
Aggegator Money Supermarket is predicting half year revenues to jump 9% ahead of the same period last year to £122m.
Aspen urges shareholders to reject ‘inadequate' Endurance proposals
Bermuda-based insurer Aspen is urging shareholders to reject continuing takeover advances from Endurance Specialty Holdings as it released preliminary Q2 results.
Trade bodies agree to further Flood Re exclusions talks
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have agreed to ongoing discussions around customers excluded from Flood Re.
Aggregators call for tougher measures on automatic renewals
Aggregators have welcomed the Association of British Insurers' proposals to improve clarity around policy renewals, announced today, but say the measures should be taken further to address insurers automatically renewing policies.
20th British Insurance Awards - your photos
Last night's 20th British Insurance Awards gathered the cream of the crop to celebrate the industry's successes
Smith talks up customer focus after winning BIA achievement award
The British Insurance Awards 2014 achievement award winner Barry Smith has underlined how good practice in supporting policyholders can improve customer confidence in the sector.
Ageas's Barry Smith wins BIA achievement award as 20th anniversary winners revealed
Post Magazine celebrated the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards last night in a ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, attended by 2000 members of the insurance industry.
Hiscox predicts £1bn capacity for Syndicate 33
Hiscox is expecting £1bn capacity for Syndicate 33 in 2015, according to its initial business forecast.
Watchdog welcomes ABI's proposals on renewals
The Financial Conduct Authority has called for businesses to improve the way they offer motor and home insurance policy renewals while it considers proposals from the Association of British Insurers to boost clarity in that area.
Guy Carpenter appoints de Haas to lead Benelux region
Guy Carpenter has appointed Roelant de Haas as Benelux region chief executive, effective 1 September.
ABI seeking better clarity for customers on renewals
The Association of British Insurers is asking the Financial Conduct Authority to regulate on a minimum standard of information for companies to give customers when renewing their motor or home insurance policy.
Elite points to profits of £7m and £115m GWP in past year
Elite Insurance has unofficially calculated profits before interest and tax of £7m and gross written premium upwards of £115m for the 12 months to 31 March 2014.
Co-founder Carslake leaves Towergate-owned Arista
Arista founder Lyn Carslake has left his role as deputy chief executive at the managing general agent.
Modi government revives long-awaited FDI hike
India’s new government has revived plans to increase the foreign direct investment ceiling to 49% from 26% but has proposed a number of safeguards, according to local media reports.