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Career development: Allianz alumni to benefit from new scheme
Allianz has extended its scholarship programme to include a new alumni membership group, giving scholars a platform for networking and continuous professional development after they have completed their Chartered Insurance Institute diploma studies.
Career file: Phil Bayles - Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's replacement as I&P director
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market?
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 26 September 2013
It seems asking people to tell the truth can make some people feel uncomfortable – unless they are part of the insurance industry.
AM Best - Top 100 insurers
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full.
Interview: Ben Fletcher: Taking the fight to fraudsters
Not satisfied with solely battling organised motor fraud, Insurance Fraud Bureau director Ben Fletcher tells Post how, through better industry collaboration, the IFB could extend its remit to other areas.
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
Market Moves: Lockton among the major movers as new hires are made across the sector
Recruitment activity was spread across all sectors of the insurance industry this week. Busy among brokers was Lockton, with two appointments coming in the form of a new business development executive and an incoming senior yacht consultant. Loss…
Technology: Insurance on the go
With people increasingly using mobile devices to access the internet, how easy is it for customers to purchase insurance on the move?
Europe: A Rock and a hard place (International feature - 26/09)
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position.
Penny speed meets... Jon Byford, head of personal lines intermediary motor, Axa
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
AM Best Commentary: Future forecast
In a highly competitive market for UK general insurers, property continues to be the best performing line, while motor and home experience underwriting losses.
Zurich to merge Middle East and Africa regional office with Europe
From 1 January 2014, Zurich's general insurance Middle East and Africa office based in Dubai will be merged with Zurich's Europe office in Dublin.
Robin Spencer replaced at Aviva by Canadian CEO Tulloch
Aviva has replaced UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Robin Spencer with the CEO of its Canadian business Maurice Tulloch.
Allianz issues warning to businesses ahead of firefighters' strike
Businesses across the UK have been issued with risk management advice relating to fire safety precautions by Allianz, ahead of the first national firefighters' strike in more than a decade.
Premex Group reshuffles management team
Bolton-based Premex Group has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure.
AGCS increases board's focus on market activities
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has given its management new responsibilities, effective from 1 January 2014, which will increase the board’s focus on the delivery of client and broker services through its international office network.
The 2013 Underwriting Service Awards shortlist revealed
Allianz and Zurich lead the way on the shortlist for the Underwriting Service Awards 2013 with eight and seven nods respectively.
Barbican launches new Insurance Academy
Barbican Insurance Group today launched a talent and development initiative designed to enable current employees and future talent to further develop their insurance knowledge, acquire new skills and build a long term career within the industry.
Asia-Pacific insurance sector sees post-2011 recovery
An 'Evolving Criteria' report by Aon Benfield shows the Asia-Pacific insurance community has recovered from a series of devastating natural disasters in 2011.
Link celebrates one year anniversary
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has celebrated the one year anniversary of its steering committee with an event hosted by Catlin.
Ace appoints client relationship manager for Continental Europe
Ace Group has appointed Brigitte Hazard as client relationship manager in its continental Europe claims team.
Tysers strengthens energy team with AAA hires
International insurance and reinsurance broker Tysers has made two key appointments to strengthen its energy team.
Cunningham Lindsey investigators told to earn professional certificate
Cunningham Lindsey UK has implemented a new initiative that requires all investigations staff in its investigations services team to work for and obtain their advanced professional certificate in investigative practice.