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Cunningham Lindsey chairman Loughney to retire
Cunningham Lindsey UK chairman Gerry Loughney has announced his decision to retire following a 43 year career with the loss adjuster.
Ferma 2013: Former Airmic chairman Graham appointed president of Ferma
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Ferma 2013: DLA Piper director Graham named as next Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Quindell ramps up plans for full listing with key NED hires
Quindell Portfolio has appointed Robert Bright and Vice Admiral Robert Cooling as independent non-executive directors following the retirement of NED of Jason Cale.
Chinese regulator backs Shanghai free trade zone
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has backed a new free trade zone in Shanghai.
MetLife makes joint agreement in Vietnam; targets further expansion in Asia
MetLife has reached an agreement with a Vietnamese bank to launch a life insurer in the country, expected to become operational in 2014.
KPMG welcomes latest Solvency II guidelines
KPMG has welcomed a relaxation in reporting guidelines following the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority releasing its final guidelines relating to the preparation of Solvency II today.
KPMG welcomes latest Solvency II guidelines
KPMG has welcomed a relaxation in reporting guidelines following the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority releasing its final guidelines relating to the preparation of Solvency II today.
LV Broker targets truck market
LV Broker has launched a truck product with increased cover and e-trading capability.
London company market income totals £24bn
Premium income written in the London company market reached nearly £18bn in 2012, according to a survey by the International Underwriting Association.
Recruitment agencies accused of mis-selling insurance
Recruitment agencies came under fire after the BBC claimed they are mis-selling personal accident insurance to temporary workers.
Claims Club Blog: 2013, the worst ever year for loss adjusters?
As we enter the final quarter of 2013 there appears to be no sign of any upturn in UK property claims activity.
Zurich inks Accident Exchange settlement
Zurich has reached a settlement with credit hire firm Accident Exchange over more than 50 cases of disputed rates.
Go Skippy and Open GI strike five-year partnership
Insurance technology provider Go Skippy has signed a deal with Open GI to provide a range of technology such as M Commerce and Document Portal.
The Asian reinsurance story so far
The reinsurance market has great potential for growth in Asia as insurers, brokers and banks try to address a chronic deficit in insurance cover across the continent writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Road deaths fall 8% but serious injuries remain stable
A total of 195 723 people were killed or injured in road accidents reported to the police in 2012, down 4% on 2011, according to the Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain Annual Report.
Nick Metcalf to lead new Liberty operation
Nick Metcalf has been named president and group managing director of Liberty Specialty Markets, a new operation created by integrating Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s existing Lloyd’s Syndicate, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe/LIU Europe, and its US…
Asta to manage new Axis Capital backed Lloyd’s syndicate
The Lloyd’s Franchise Board has granted approval in principle for Asta Managing Agency to establish and manage a new corporate syndicate backed by Axis Capital Holdings.
Lloyd’s first half profit drops on 2012 result
Lloyd’s has posted a £1.38bn profit for the first half of 2013 down on its 2012 result of £1.53bn.
Magnitude 7.7 quake hits Pakistan
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Pakistan on Tuesday at 4:29pm local time, according to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide.
Lloyd’s AA rating upgrade far from certain as CEO speculation continues
Catlin COO Paul Jardine emerges as popular choice to succeed Richard Ward.
New claims firm rises from Quinn's ashes
A new claims settlement firm established by claims managers left “in limbo” following Liberty’s acquisition of Quinn’s UK portfolio, plans to replicate the Quinn model across the UK.
Woman jailed for bogus insurance claims
A London woman has today been jailed after making bogus travel and home insurance claims in an attempt to get £50 000.
Quindell acquires 26% stake in Canadian health group
Outsourcing firm Quindell Portfolio has extended its presence in North American with a 26% investment and option to acquire Canadian company PT Healthcare Solutions.