Insurer
AIG boosts European trade credit team
AIG has made three new additions to its European trade credit team.
China to allow more mergers and acquisitions
From 1 June, insurers will be able to acquire insurers operating in the same product line according to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission's website.
Direct Asia eyes home insurance for Thailand
DirectAsia.com which started selling motor insurance in Thailand last September wants to sell other products including home insurance.
ABI joins calls for Flood Re U-turn on band H homes
The Association of British Insurers is writing to Environment Secretary Owen Paterson in a bid to facilitate the inclusion of council tax band H properties within Flood Re.
UK roles at risk as NIG launches offshoring consultation
NIG has entered into consultation with staff over proposals to offshore non-broker facing processes to India, Post can reveal.
Bluefin appoints Acxiom's Higgins as PE head
Bluefin has appointed Jon Higgins as its head of private equity, where he will focus on developing Bluefin’s mergers and acquisitions practice in the private equity and corporate arena.
Chase Templeton acquires Ealing-based SJS Healthcare
Chase Templeton has acquired Ealing-based SJS Healthcare Associates in a deal adding £2m annual premium income to its books.
ICA issues warning over compensation calls
The Insurance Council of Australia is warning consumers to be wary about unsolicited calls in connection with potential motor accident compensation claims.
Quindell signs claims deal with new motor MGA
Quindell has signed a three-year outsourcing contract with newly launched managing general agent Hawkwell Motor Insurance Company.
Ethics breaches up 22% in CII figures
Latest figures from the Chartered Insurance Institute show a 22% spike in ethics breaches punished by its professional standards board.
Friendsurance looks to Hong Kong billionaire for backing
German peer-to-peer insurer Friendsurance has received funding from two new investors including a Hong Kong billionaire.
What if Michael Schumacher had someone in England to blame for his accident?
by Malcolm Henkè, head of the Catastrophic Injury Group and senior partner at Greenwoods Solicitors (part of Parabis Law LLP)
Flooding and toxic mould
by Alan Dobson
Motor MGA Hawkwell launches
Managing general agent Hawkwell Motor is targeting brokers across the UK and Northern Ireland after opening its doors for business.
Markel explores Asian contingency insurance opportunities
Lloyd's insurer Markel International is seeking opportunities to provide event cancellation insurance cover in Asia.
Malaysian GI sector grew 6.4% in 2013
The Malaysian general insurance sector grew gross written premiums 6.4% in 2013 to 16.2bn ringgit ($4.94bn) in 2013.
Guidewire secures Axa Tianping as first customer in China
Chinese motor insurer Axa Tianping (recently renamed) has selected Guidewire ClaimCenter as its new claims management system.
Woolgrove signals intention to stay in insurance
Outgoing Direct Line Group personal lines managing director Tom Woolgrove has told Post he plans to stay in the insurance industry after his tenure as interim Flood Re chief executive.
The Big Debate: sports insurance
by Rachael Adams
Starling running insurance consultancy business
Former Association of British Insurers general insurance director Nick Starling has set up an independent consulting business after leaving the organisation last year.
Allianz Insurance's retail business granted chartered status
Allianz Insurance’s retail business has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
AIG restructures EMEA management team
AIG has made several appointments as part of a restructure of its Europe, Middle East and Africa division.
L&G GI finance boss moves to Wesleyan
Legal and General's general insurance finance director John Nickson has departed for a new role at Wesleyan Assurance.
Berenberg restates hold rating on DLG despite motor warning
Berenberg Bank has restated its hold rating on Direct Line Group and raised its target price on the listed insurer from 230p to 254p despite seeing “only modest absolute valuation upside”.