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Interview: Ray Vincent: A decade and counting
Celebrating 10 years since his firm was born out of the ashes of disaster, Transactor founder Ray Vincent explains why increasing headcount, the mainstream market and London managing general agents will feature in the future of the brand.
Aon Risk Solutions' Barclay to take over Rural reins from Stevens
Rural Insurance has appointed Aon Risk Solutions' Ian Barclay to replace Simon Stevens as managing director of the agricultural insurer.
C-Suite: The spotlight keeps shining
The industry must keep doing the right thing for consumers under the glare of government, says Paul Geddes, chief executive, Direct line Group.
Esure looks to Spain as Dancausa joins board
Esure Group has appointed Maria Dolores Dancausa as an independent non-executive director.
Skuld CEO upbeat following Q3 growth in contingency reserves
Skuld has chalked up a third quarter $32.8m (£20m) rise in its premium income alongside an increase of $50.7m in its contingency reserves on Q3 last year.
Departing Lloyd's CEO Ward named chairman of Brit
Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward will take up the position of chairman at Brit Insurance Holdings once he steps down from his current role at the end of the year.
Axa enhances its management liability product
Axa has extended the cover offered through its management liability product and added a 24 hour risk management service for clients.
Insurance think tank head to step down
The Geneva Association's Secretary General, John Fitzpatrick, has informed the board he will not stand for reelection at its General Assembly in May 2014.
Domino's Pizza CEO to lead Saga to market flotation
Saga is expected to unveil outgoing Domino’s Pizza chief executive Lance Batchelor as its new CEO in May next year, as the over 50s travel and health insurer steps up plans for a market float.
Admiral extends Munich Re underwriting deal until 2018
Admiral has agreed to extend its underwriting arrangements with Munich Re for its UK car insurance business for a minimum or five years.
QBE to make full year loss after writedown
QBE has announced it will make a full year loss of $250m after a significant writedown on the value of its US operation.
Jelf insurance revenues up £2.2m in 2013 amid strong Purple Partnership performance
Jelf increased its EBITAE margin from 12.8% to 14% year on year within its insurance broking business in 2013, where revenues were also ahead of 2012 (£46.1m) at £48.3m for the full year ended 30 September.
Blog: Will insurers rise to the challenge as technology takes a giant leap in 2014?
Technology gurus’ predictions have often sounded like something out of a far-fetched science-fiction flick, however, recently they seem to be simply stating the obvious when they say 2014 is going to be the year of wearable technology.
Higos expands footprint with John Morgan acquisition
High street broker Higos Insurance Services has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of John Morgan Insurance Consultants in Dorset.
IFR still expected to go live before 2014
The Insurance Fraud Register is still planned to go live before the end of the year despite market rumours several insurers are holding up its progress.
RSA deploys emergency vehicle in Lincolnshire
RSA has deployed its emergency response vehicle to Boston in Lincolnshire to assist people affected by flooding.
Client focus rated most highly prized attribute for leading London underwriters
A strong client focus is valued more highly by brokers than technical underwriting, according to a survey conducted by Gracechurch Consulting of more than 500 intermediaries.
Aviva's McFarlane to become First Group chairman
Aviva chairman John McFarlane has been named chair of transport firm First Group.
Plan to double R&Q's 2014 capacity to £150m gains Qatari support
Randall & Quilter has secured the capital to support its business plan to double its capacity to £150m for the 2014 underwriting year of account for its first party syndicate DTW 1991.
Severe flood warnings in place across the UK as storm sees thousands evacuated
Two people are known to have died while thousands more were evacuated from their homes as a tidal surge battered coastal towns along the east coast of Britain.
The problem with the .london domain
Heralded as a first amongst the cities of the world, Boris Johnson last week announced that London is to get its very own web domain - .london.
2013 review: Singapore's expanding expertise
2013 has been another busy year for Singapore’s insurance sector as it continues to evolve as a regional hub writes Justin Harper.
L&G accused of infringement of Travelers' 'iconic' red umbrella logo
Travelers has filed a lawsuit against Legal & General in the United States following a long-running dispute over the UK-based firm’s use of its multi-coloured umbrella logo in the US.
Government's growth plan tipped to boost takaful market
The government's insurance growth action plan could provide a much needed boost to the UK's commercial Islamic insurance market, according to PwC's Mohammad Khan.