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Market Moves: Axa leads the way with a batch of new recruits as Hanks re-emerges at Liberty
Insurance industry recruitment picked up this week, with insurers and brokers alike busy hiring new staff. Axa was among the most prolific, while HCC, AIG, Bluefin and Keelan Westall were also active. The week also saw the return of former Allianz boss…
Outsourcing: Need a hand?
While some in the insurance industry associate outsourcing with cutting jobs and costs, others are keen to extol its virtues. So when is it right to outsource, and how can it benefit the sector?
Travel: In rude health
The refusal of some Spanish hospitals to accept EHICs sparked anger in the insurance industry, but will the scandal impact premiums?
C-Suite: The art of underwriting is evolving
The growing popularity of structured facilities could have a significant impact on the way underwriters work.
C-Suite: Are you on the right platform?
A managing general agent’s ability to manage its data effectively is key to its long-term success, says Paul Upton, chief executive, Evolution.
Tokio Marine promotes Krause to European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has appointed Wayne Krause as European head of marine underwriting.
Women drivers more likely to recommend their motor insurer
Women drivers are more likely to recommend their motor insurer than men, a survey of more than 12 000 pre-renewal consumers has found.
Birmingham branch boss takes on Axa strategic partnerships role
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Barrie King as head of strategic partnerships.
Costa Concordia set upright
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
Costa Concordia righted
The operation to set the Costa Concordia on its keel has succeeded, after taking all of Monday and most of the night.
Insurers forking out £187m every day, claims ABI report
UK insurers are paying out £187m to customers on a daily basis, while managing 26% of the UK’s total net worth, according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
Jubilee and ANV to combine Lloyd’s operations
Ryan Specialty Group and ANV have announced plans to combine their Lloyd’s businesses, ANV Syndicate Management and Jubilee Managing Agency.
Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's long-term I&P replacement
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Allianz launches TV ad campaign
Allianz has launched a TV advert as part of its campaign to raise the brand’s profile in the UK.
H1 post-tax profits jump $10m at Skuld
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has seen combined post-tax profits for its P&I and commercial business climb more than five-fold on a year-on-year basis.
Healthy Pets unveils marketing analyst
Pet insurance firm Healthy Pets has promoted Sammy Morgan-Sagar to the post of senior marketing and communications analyst.
Costa Concordia salvage operation underway
The operation to right the Costa Concordia started at 07.00 GMT this morning, and is expected to take up to 12 hours.
Costa Concordia salvage begins
The operation to right the Costa Concordia is underway today, after beginning at 07.00 GMT.
£27bn UK cyber crime wave prompts AGCS cyber policies
Cyber crime cost the UK economy £27bn in 2012 according to figures from the Cabinet Office, and Allianz has responded with trio of new policies to protect businesses.
Direct Group strengthens finance and property teams
Direct Group has appointed Julia Harwood and Maria Rogers as finance business partner for the distribution division and property customer services manager respectively.
Indian motor market struggling
The Indian insurance motor market is struggling to make money as its average combined ratios are over 140%.
Insurer IT spending to grow strongly in Asia-Pacific
Insurance spending in the Asia-Pacific region is set to grow strongly over the next five years according to industry research.
Claimed and Shamed returns to BBC1
Insurance fraud TV show Claim and Shamed is returning to Britain’s screens on 16 September.