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Hood Group makes Milbourne risk and compliance director
The Hood Group has appointed Sheila Milbourne to the role of risk and compliance director.
Online sales in Asia: ready to take off
Internet access in Asia is growing at 30% a year. Neera Bhardwaj discovers whether this is translating into online sales for the region’s insurance market.
Dispatches insurance whistleblower Andrew Moody confirmed for Motor Claims 2013
The man who provided the evidence that sparked Monday night’s Dispatches: Secrets of Your Car Insurance has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Post event, Motor Claims 2013.
The lure of China
Insurance penetration in the Chinese market is in single figures, and foreign insurers are keen to expand their market share. But, as Nicky Burridge discovers, there are challenges as well as opportunities in the market.
European View from the Top: The tax obligation
On 9 December 2012, Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to HM Treasury, told multinational firms that paying UK corporation tax is an obligation, not "a voluntary choice" they can make to please their customers.
European environmental liability options
Environmental damage costs have hit the headlines in recent years and the European Commission is looking at the option of a fund to control them. But, as Sam Barrett finds out, the insurance industry is not the number one fan of this idea.
UAE insurers baulk at medical tariff rise
A standoff between insurers and one of the largest healthcare groups in the UAE may leave patients footing the bill for medical care from next month.
UK PMCs in Sri Lanka could find insurance invalidated
The Sri Lankan government's decision to mandate the use of offshore armouries could potentially invalidate UK private maritime security companies' insurance and affect their ability to win or retain security contracts from ship owners.
Gender Directive will cause a 'perfect storm' in March
Insurers have to start preparing for the 'perfect storm' the Gender Directive will cause in March this year, according to telematics insurer Coverbox.
Middle East Blog: Inverted modus ponens
Most social science theories, including in economics, business and finance, are 'deductive theories' based on the modus ponens mechanism.
JLT appoints new partner as Coolings takes up Miller casualty post
Miller has recruited former Jardine Lloyd Thompson partner Simon Collings to spearhead the casualty division of the broker's corporate risks team.
Abbey Legal profit to meet expectations
Abbey Protection has said that its alternative business structure licence gained on 1 January will support profitable growth in 2013.
AIG will not sue US state over bailout
AIG has ruled out backing a claim by shareholder CV Starr that the terms of its state-backed bailout were unfair.
Ascot recruits Barbican underwriter Pilkington as head of casualty
Ascot Underwriting has appointed former Barbican active underwriter John Pilkington as head of casualty.
Japanese insurers grow in strength
Four Japanese companies are now in the top 10 insurers list as measured by net written premiums, according to a new AM Best survey
Smith goes global in new COO role as Watson steps up to Ageas UK CEO
Barry Smith's promotion to the newly created role of group chief operating officer at Ageas will see him tasked with delivering the insurer's 2015 strategic vision on a global level, including its ambitions for emerging markets in Europe and Asia where…
Investing in the profession: Amlin to move to the Cheesegrater
Amlin will move into the Leadenhall Building, better known as the Cheesegrater, in March 2015.
Investing in the profession: Guy Carpenter launches in Dubai
Guy Carpenter has opened its first office in the Middle East and has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an insurance intermediary in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
The good people at the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department were no doubt on tenterhooks after TV funnyman Rufus Hound outlined plans to burn his house down.
Expert analysis: Aggregator assessment - No compare
Price comparison sites have plateaued on motor, with 60% of all private car policies sold via aggregators, as gender ruling hits prices.
Market moves: Towergate and Kinetic get the recruitment ball rolling for 2013
Towergate and Kinetic were the most active recruiters this week, each bringing in a raft of new hires. Towergate welcomed a seven-strong team to its office in Aberdeen, while Kinetic brought in three new staff from Lime Street brokers.
Penny speed meets... Anthony Borgman, business development leader, Lifestyle Services Group
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…
Reputation management: It's good to be liked
With customers increasingly taking to the internet to share opinions on insurers, it's more important than ever that firms manage their image.
In Series: Outsourcing - Sharing the load
How can outsourcing services to specialist third parties help insurers achieve their growth goals?