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Japan helps out with Pacific Islands catastrophe cover
Backers including the World Bank and Japan have launched a pilot to offer aid quickly to the Pacific Islands when disaster strikes.
Forty-hour snowstorm to blanket the UK
The Met Office has issued its first 'red' severe weather warning for two years, after confirming that snow will cover the UK for the weekend.
ABI hits back at Biba claim regarding increased payout battle
The Association of British Insurers has rejected the view expressed by the British Insurance Brokers' Association that the challenging economic climate has led to insurers adopting a stricter policy interpretation.
ABI slams revised FSCS rules
The Association of British Insurers has condemned plans by the Financial Services Authority to update its rules for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, saying that insurers will be paying for the failure of other financial institutions.
Aviva Malaysian sale "last of the heavy lifting"
The sale of Aviva's 49% stake in a Malaysian joint venture to Sun Life should be the last major deal of the UK insurer's disposals, Panmure Gordon has said.
Buckley appointed MD of Legal & General GI division
Legal & General has revealed that managing director Diane Buckley will lead the firm's general insurance division, following a string of high-profile managerial changes.
Sterling strengthens property and liability claims team
Sterling Insurance has appointed Catherine May as an in-house lawyer in its property and liability claims team.
Groupama schemes made available to Transactor clients
Transactor Global Solutions clients will be the first to benefit from the new classic vehicle products launched by Groupama Insurances.
Towergate launches commercial legal protection policy
Towergate Insurance has teamed up with Abbey Legal Protection to create a legal insurance product designed for the transport and logistics industry.
Online exclusive: Easing the customer journey
Which companies provide the best customer experience for motor and home insurance buyers? Global Reviews reveals all in its quarterly benchmarking report.
Co-op Insurance names life and savings boss as new MD
The Co-operative Insurance has recruited the managing director of its sister life and saving business to serve as MD.
Agricultural insurance could rise 'three to four times' in emerging markets, says Swiss Re
Increases in agricultural production and lack of insurance cover in Asian countries is good news for the emerging market agricultural insurance sector, according to Swiss Re.
Jakarta floods force 20 000 people to evacuate
Widespread flooding in Jakarta has prompted the Indonesian government to evacuate nearly 20 000 residents, according to Cunningham Lindsey.
Ace shuffles EMEA claims leadership
Ace has restructured the leadership of its EMEA claims management team with three promotions and a recruitment.
Asia View from the Top: What if Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters?
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a Harvard Business School professor, asked this question hypothetically in October 2010.
Weathering the growing subsidence risk
Subsidence is increasingly frequent and research shows that, with climates getting hotter, this is only going to continue. Edmund Tirbutt looks at how the market covers subsidence and whether it will continue to do so.
BLD names former Drive Assist supplier management head as CFO
Claims management firm BLD Group has named head of supplier management and claims liaison David Hancox as chief financial officer.
Software firm launches Solvency II tool for Lloyd's market
Insurance investment information specialist Camradata has introduced Solvency II-compliant software to its Lloyd's clients for reporting and accounting.
Jakarta grinds to a halt after widespread flooding
At least four people were killed and 20,000 evacuated on Thursday as widespread flooding hit the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.
Aviva sells stake in Malaysian venture
Aviva has reached an agreement to sell its 49% stake in two Malaysian ventures to Sun Life Assurance.
New Tasmania fire destroys 30 homes
A bushfire sparked on 13 January has led to evacuations of Tasmanian residents as the island fights to recover from blazes which racked the state earlier in the month.
Thatcham unveils Zurich's Emms as chairman
Zurich's chief claims officer for the UK, Tony Emms, has been appointed chairman of the board at automative research centre Thatcham.