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XL appoints Wenzel as senior VP capital markets
XL Group reinsurance arm has appointed Craig Wenzel as senior vice president of capital markets.
Axa moves to divest US assets worth $500m
French insurer Axa is seeking buyers for US life insurance assets worth at least $500m, Bloomberg said yesterday, quoting sources.
Barclaycard director joins BGL
BGL Group has appointed Catherine Lynch, pictured, as human resources director.
DAS to consider buying First Assist
Legal expenses insurance company DAS is in takeover talks with First Assist Legal Protection.
Whiplash given greater focus in new medical certificate
A pair of medico legal reporting agencies has developed a new 'kite mark' of independence for medical experts which touches on understanding whiplash injuries.
S&P affirms Groupama SA rating following UK sale
Standard & Poor's has affirmed its BB- long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on French insurer Groupama SA and its guaranteed subsidiaries.
Hiscox unveils travel policy for extreme locations and activities
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a new gap year travel policy in response to growing demand.
Elite eyes up Irish market with two senior hires
Legal expenses insurance provider and niche general insurer Elite Insurance had made two senior hires in an attempt to branch out into the Irish market.
Ex-firefighter pockets insurance payout after being crushed by runaway Mini
A former firefighter who was forced to take early retirement after being crushed by a runaway Mini as he slept in a tent has agreed an out of court settlement with the vehicle owner's insurance company.
Vauxhall, Ageas and Ingenie enter into telematics insurance deal
Vauxhall Motors has signed a telematics car insurance deal with Ageas and Ingenie, offering cover for 17 to 25 year-olds when they purchase a car from a Vauxhall dealership.
Transactor names new finance director
Transactor Global Solutions has appointed Mark Ryder, pictured, as finance director with effect from 1 January 2013.
IRM chairman secures second term
Richard Anderson has been re-elected as chairman of the Institute of Risk Management's board of directors for a second one-year term.
Post blog: Meeting customer expectations
Are insurers doing enough to allow customers to interact using methods of their own choosing? Nicola Dicks finds out.
Deutsche Bank director joins XL
Former Deutsche Bank director Craig Wenzel has joined XL's reinsurance operations as senior vice president of capital markets.
Chinese D&O policies set for second round of US claims
'Bump up' claims in the US are threatening Chinese directors' and officers' policies and look set to impact the exclusions within policies in the future.
S&P predicts Solvency II will be delayed until 2016
Standard & Poor's has warned that Solvency II could be delayed for a further two years as the relevant parties have failed to agree on the European directive.
Broker acquisition to raise Markerstudy retail GWP by £35m
A completed deal for Markerstudy to acquire Insurance Choice will raise the former's retail gross written premiums by almost half.
Corporation tax cuts are 'encouraging', says RSA SME boss
RSA has applauded government plans to cut corporation tax to help struggling small and medium-sized businesses.
Markerstudy completes broker purchase
Gibraltar motor insurer Markerstudy has completed a deal to acquire Insurance Choice.
Generali successfully closes subordinated bond for €1.25bn
Generali has closed a subordinated bond issue targeting institutional investors for a total of €1.25bn.
Latin America offers ripe markets for foreign insurers
Latin America holds great promise for new entrants from Europe that understand the nuances of these insurance markets and are willing to use technical know-how and innovation to succeed, explain Matias Berasategui and Lidia Leonardi.
Rise of the Dragon: challenges and opportunities in the Chinese insurance broking markets
Brokers in the Chinese market currently face threats from technology and opportunities from product differentiation. Solomon Ngan explains why now is the time for the sector to reconsider its role and function.
Europe View from the Top: Turning the telescope around
Research by Ernst & Young entitled Turning risk into results, launched at the Federation of European Risk Managers Association, brings positive news.
Stabbing in Germany could be linked to Allianz takeover possibility
A German insurance chief has been stabbed before an important staff meeting.