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QBE appoints Asia-Pacific chief
Australian insurer QBE has appointed David Fried as its new chief executive for Asia-Pacific.
Mass chairman responds to Dispatches motor insurer claims
Motor Accident Solicitors Society chairman Craig Budsworth has suggested that the Competition Commission looks into whether insurers are authorising motor repairs to be done to unequal standards depending on whether they are at fault or not.
Aviva to offload remaining Delta Lloyd stake
Aviva is seeking buyers for its remaining shares in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Interconnectivity of environmental and economic risks is major threat
Environmental and economic risks are on a collision course as cash strapped governments struggle to cope with the increasing economic burden from natural catastrophes, according to the World Economic Forum.
Barry Smith steps up to Ageas group role as Watson becomes new UK CEO
Ageas UK CEO Barry Smith has been promoted to a new Ageas group role of chief operating officer.
Covéa and telematics provider Intelligent Marmalade part ways
Covéa is no longer providing capacity for the telematics arm of car insurer Marmalade.
Tasmania racked by wildfires
More than 100 buildings have been destroyed by wildfires on the Australian island of Tasmania.
BGL hands glass supplier contract to Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has been awarded the exclusive glass supplier contract for BGL Group, which manages UK motor insurance brands including, M&S, RAC, Post Office, Lloyds TSB and Halifax.
WEF report warns on 'collision course' of economic and environmental challenges
Ahead of its annual meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum has warned that global economic problems risk sapping the ability to tackle pressing environmental challenges.
Generali secures full control of CEE joint venture
Generali will take full control of eastern European insurer Generali PPF Holding after buying out joint venture partner PPF Group, the firm said today.
Insurance industry slams Dispatches allegations
The insurance industry has defended itself against accusations made by Channel 4's Dispatches programme last night that insurers "maximise profit at the expense of doing what's best for the consumer".
Global Aerospace opens Cologne office
Global Aerospace has hired Joerg Jakobs to lead a new branch office in Cologne, Germany.
Nexus trading platforms unveil new underwriting partners
Nexus Underwriting Management has introduced new underwriting partners for its Lloyd's trading platforms Nexus Financial Products and Nexus Professional Risks.
Towergate recruits Aviva's Leonard as private clients director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director from Aviva, where he had served as underwriting manager of the high net worth team since 2009.
Human error remains 'core challenge' in bid to reduce maritime losses
An Allianz report into annual ship losses has identified human error as the "core challenge" in reducing annual maritime losses, which last year increased to 106 from 91 in 2011.
Aviva swoops for RSA's Penwarden for commercial CUO role
Aviva has recruited RSA group speciality director Susan Penwarden to serve as chief underwriting officer for commercial corporate and speciality lines.
Argo launches first sidecar
Argo Group International has set up its first sidecar in the form of Harambee Re for the 2013 accident year.
HSBC's Ping An stake sale in trouble
A Thai bid to buy HSBC's 15.6% stake in Chinese life insurer Ping An could be in trouble.
Some European insurers still value for money, says Westhouse
Despite the broader pan-European insurance sector delivering among the worst total returns over the past decade, some management teams are still adding value, Westhouse said in a note today.
Insurance Europe welcomes dialogue between EU and US on regulation
Trade body Insurance Europe has praised the dialogue between EU and US policymakers on insurance regulatory issues.
Zurich makes Impossible appearance on the silver screen
Zurich Insurance has engaged in film product placement for the first time by featuring in two scenes of new blockbuster The Impossible.
Admiral follows home market entry with RICS tie-up
Admiral has followed its soft launch of home insurance by signing a deal with the Building Cost Information Service of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Ace's Andrade appointed COO for overseas insurance
Juan Andrade, Ace's division president for global personal lines and small commercial insurance, has been appointed to the additional post of chief operating officer for the firm's overseas general insurance business.