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Allianz launches enhanced tech PI product
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has launched an upgraded professional indemnity cover for of up to €20m (£16.5m) technology companies, software creators and telecommunications suppliers.
Apprenticeships gaining popularity in insurance sector, CII survey finds
More than half of employers in the insurance sector are willing to take on an apprentice, a Chartered Insurance Institute survey has found.
Insurance executive faces investigation by China’s discipline commission
An executive at state-owned Chinese insurance firm China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation is being investigated by the country’s corruption body.
DAC Beachcroft opens local Columbian office
Law firm DAC Beachcroft has established a local presence in the Columbian market, following its merger with insurance practice, De La Torre & Monroy Abogados Asociados.
Pembroke to target €73m of premium with new Lloyd's syndicate
Bermudian insurer Ironshore’s Pembroke Managing Agency has received formal approval from Lloyd’s to manage a new syndicate for the 2014 year of account.
Investigation underway into fatal helicopter crash
At least nine people are known to have died after a police helicopter crashed into the roof of The Clutha pub in Glasgow on Friday night.
Pembroke to target £60.5m of premium with new syndicate
Ironshore’s Pembroke Managing Agency has received formal approval from Lloyd’s to manage a new syndicate for the 2014 year of account.
Fitch predicts stable outlook for German non-life ratings
Ratings agency Fitch says it does not foresee a significant number of rating changes in the next 12 to 24 months within the German non-life sector.
German non-life ratings to remain stable, according to Fitch
Ratings agency Fitch says it does not foresee a significant number of rating changes in the next 12 to 24 months within the German non-life sector.
Gadget overload makes driving riskier Zurich claims
The rise in gadget use is making driving riskier, according to new research by Zurich.
Zurich fleet team releases cyclist guide
Zurich's fleet risk engineering team has released a guide to help companies manage the risk of cyclist collisions.
Simply Business survey points to lack of consumer understanding
Consumers believe UK insurers and brokers are stuck in the twentieth century, according to research carried out by Simply Business.
ABI property boss Kerr defends SME's exclusion from Flood Re
The Association of British Insurers' head of property has dismissed concerns raised by the British Insurance Brokers' Association relating to the omission of SMEs from Flood Re by claiming there is "no evidence" to support their inclusion.
Zurich begins hunt for new COO
Zurich UK General Insurance has begun searching for a new chief operating officer to replace current COO Claudio Gienal who has accepted a new post at Zurich Global Life.
Ace launches product recall cover for fluid, process and power equipment manufacturers
Ace Group has launched a product for fluid, process and power equipment manufacturers in the UK and Ireland that will include cover for product recall.
Zurich Global Life unveils new Switzerland CEO
Zurich has appointed Claudio Gienal as chief executive of Zurich Global Life in Switzerland, effective from January 2014.
BGL launches motor brand with Coral and Enterprise backing
BGL Group has teamed up with Coral Underwriting and Enterprise Insurance to bring its new motor insurance product Auto and General to market.
Insurers urged to stay vigilant on avoiding sanctions violations
Accountancy firm Moore Stephens is urging insurers to remain vigilant in avoiding sanctions violations or risk facing penalties after positive signals that international sanctions on Iran are relaxing.
Insurance Technology Awards 2013: Winners announced
Post’s Insurance Technology Awards took place last night at the Royal Garden Hotel in London.
Blog: The importance of data analysis
Data has always played a significant role in all key stages of the insurance customer lifecycle. But, increasingly, the onus is on insurers to take all the necessary steps to understand their customers, validate the information provided and assess the…
Singapore's trade financing given major boost
A new Trade Facilitation Scheme organised by International Enterprise Singapore aims to address financing gaps for Singapore companies trading in emerging markets.
Insurers must wake up to data risk danger
Data presents huge opportunities for insurers but the potential for misusing it is a serious risk for the industry, according to speakers at Post’s Insurance Technology conference today
Watson is third directorship change at Towergate
Towergate has denied that James Watson has resigned a directorship at Paymentshield despite papers filed with Companies House appearing to show the contrary.
Dominic Clayden to begin work at QBE in two weeks
Aviva UK general insurance claims director Dominic Clayden is leaving the Norwich-based insurer today ahead of starting his new role as claims director for QBE Europe on 9 December.