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86 charged in welsh ‘crash for cash’ investigation
An operation by Gwent Police in Wales has resulted 86 people being charged with offences such as conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to money launder.
Ferma 2013: AIG aims to differentiate through global risk appetite
Risk managers increasingly need an insurer with the ability to manage a global programme, according to Emmanuel Brulé, president of commercial insurance EMEA at AIG.
'Clear deadline' on Solvency II welcomed by consultants
The delay of Solvency II’s application date to 2016 has been welcomed by KPMG and PWC, citing the certainty the move will bring insurers, though doubts still remain over the new schedule.
Consultants welcome 'clear deadline' on Solvency II
The delay of Solvency II’s application date to 2016 has been welcomed by KPMG and PWC, citing the certainty the move will bring insurers, though doubts still remain over the new schedule.
Apil slams 'misconception' fuelled meso proposals
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has accused the consultation paper on mesothelioma of being “based on a number of misconceptions about how mesothelioma claims are carried out in practice”.
Bolloré resigns as Generali vice-chairman
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré has resigned from his role as Generali vice-chairman in order to spend more time working at Paris-based conglomerate Vivendi.
Europe: Regulatory remuneration
Are European insurance companies coping with the increasing cost of regulation? Katie Marriner investigates.
Allied World snaps up Markel's aviation renewal rights
Allied World Europe has reached an agreed with Markel International to acquire the renewal rights to a book of aviation business written by Lloyd’s Syndicate 1400 and Markel Europe.
Ex-Ferma president Luzzi bags senior Herco Global role
Jorge Luzzi has been appointed executive president of Herco Global, the risk management company and part of insurance broking group MDS.
Dual CEO 'proud' of panel strength after renewing FL binders
Dual has completed the renewal of the company’s main global financial lines binders with its existing carrier panel.
Athene acquires Aviva USA for £1.7bn
Aviva has completed the sale of its US life and annuities business Aviva USA to Athene Holding.
Aviva completes £1.7bn sale of US business to Athene
Aviva has completed the sale of its US life and annuities business Aviva USA to Athene Holding.
Axa's Carruthers 'semi-retirement' move confirmed
Max Carruthers will depart his role as Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary chief operating officer by the end of 2013, the insurer has confirmed.
Insurers' data confirms GI underwriting profit down in Hong Kong last year
In Hong Kong, the overall underwriting profit of general insurance business decreased from HK$2.6bn in 2011 to HK$2bn in 2012, mainly due to adverse claims experience according to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
APC snaps up Vision Underwriting renewal rights
Underwriting agency APC has acquired the renewal rights to the Vision Underwriting book of commercial business.
EU delays Solvency II application date to 2016
The European Union has announced a final delay to the application date to Solvency II to January 2016, pushing back the legislation by two years.
EU pushes Solvency II start to 2016
The European Union has announced a final delay to the Solvency II application date to January 2016, pushing back the legislation by two years.
350% increase in UK M&A deal values
The value of UK insurance merger and acquisition deals rose by more than 350% to €1.5bn (£1.2bn) in the first half of 2013 from €344.6m in 2012, PWC has reported.
Axa’s Carruthers to leave by 2014
Axa’s Max Carruthers, commercial lines and personal intermediary chief operating officer, is due to leave the insurer in the next two months, according to a report.
Cigna marks First Assist re-brand with double product launch
First Assist Insurance Services is to be renamed Cigna Insurance Services almost two years after the acquisition of the CIS business.
Ferma 2013: Ferma members agree to competence certification
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the presidents of its member associations have agreed in principle to create a European certificate of professional competence for risk managers.
Ferma 2013: Ferma members agree to certification project
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the presidents of its member associations have agreed in principle to create a European certificate of professional competence for risk managers.
Allianz unveils BMI-backed UK consultant booking service
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched a new service to allow UK members to directly book an initial appointment with a consultant.
Allianz partners with BMI on consultant booking service
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched a new service to allow UK members to directly book an initial appointment with a consultant.