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Insurers anticipate 2016 Solvency II deadline
Insurers are reducing their Solvency II implementation programmes as they now expect the directive to come into force in 2016.
QBE wins contempt of court case against PI fraudster
A man who attempted to make a fraudulent personal injury claim against his QBE-insured employer Airbus has been sentenced to six months in prison.
MP and job centre rally round Drive Assist staff
The sacked employees of credit hirer Drive Assist have found support in the shape of a local MP and the job centre.
IAG sells Independent Commerical Brokers for £10m
Insurance Australia Group has sold Independent Commercial Brokers to the existing management team for £10m.
US consolidator swoops for Paul Napier, following TPD input
Lloyd's broker Paul Napier has been sold to US-based consolidator Assured Partners in a multimillion pound deal.
EIOPA declares insurance sector outlook 'significantly' negative
The financial stability of the European economy remains fragile, despite coordinated political efforts and actions taken by the European Central Bank.
IAG sets sights on Asia growth after UK sales
Insurance Australia Group announced the sale of all its UK operations today as the company aims to strengthen its footprint in Asia.
European outlook 'significantly negative', says EIOPA
The financial stability of the European economy remains fragile, despite coordinated political efforts and actions taken by the European Central Bank.
Hastings recruits ex-LV digital marketing boss
Hastings has appointed former LV head of digital marketing Nicola Charles to the role of marketing director at the broking firm.
Household insurers to make profit in 2012
The household insurance market could make an underwriting profit for a second year in a row, according to Deloitte.
Post Blog: Ahead of the game
How can online insurance providers stay one step ahead of the competition? Rebecca Jennings explains.
IAG confirms Equity Red Star sale ahead of huge predicted losses
Insurance Australia Group has confirmed the sale of its UK business to Aquiline Capital Partners, following the completion of a strategic review in which the firm predicted net losses of £156m after tax.
Will Indian FDI hike spell exit for Indian partners?
While the rest of the world touts the raising of the foreign direct investment level in insurance as a big growth opportunity, Neera Bhardwaj discovers that Indian partners see it as an opportunity to leave.
Asia View from the Top: Insurance risk management support for the board
Regulators everywhere in Asia are focusing their attention on risk.
Europe View from the Top: Telematics standards for motor insurance
The backdrop to the introduction of telematics-based technology in cars is by now a familiar story, linked to the European Union Gender Directive being implemented across Europe.
French motor market counts cost of annuity changes
French motor insurers are set to take on costs previously covered by the state. Edmund Tirbutt asks how they plan to cope with the burden.
Lloyd's investigation into Utley to conclude next year
The Lloyd's investigation into three former senior figures at Equity Red Star, including Hastings Insurance Group chairman Neil Utley, could conclude around the middle of next year once the Accountancy & Actuarial Discipline Board completes its own…
AIG creates financial institution division
AIG has launched a financial institutions practice in the UK to help businesses across the sector confront the risks and challenges of the market.
AJ Gallagher hands ex-Brit chief exec Eckert NED role
Former Brit Insurance chief executive Neil Eckert has been appointed a non-executive director of Arthur J. Gallagher International.
Male drivers more accident-prone, research finds
Young men are more likely to have serious accidents than women of the same age because they are more prone to sudden breaking and driving for extended periods without taking a rest, according to research by Insure the Box.
RSA strengthens partnership with Hood Group
Hood Group subsidiary Select and Protect has appointed RSA as the sole underwriter for its Ultima home insurance product.
HDI-Gerling hires engineering and construction director
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling has appointed David Chew as engineering and construction director.
Hardy raids London market for senior quartet
Lloyd's insurer Hardy has made the first senior appointments following its acquisition by CNA, including a new chief operating officer.
Telematics technology can curb 'crash for cash fraud', says Cobra
Insurance technology firm Cobra has called for the wider use of telematics in vehicles to stamp out fraud.