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HCC's Molbeck to step down in December
HCC Insurance Holdings has confirmed that its president Christopher Williams will succeed John Molbeck in December.
Two million Brits mistakenly driving without insurance, says LV
More than two million people have driven without insurance, according to LV, 1.8 million of them mistakenly believing they were insured at the time.
Ace goes live with property insurance cover to fill terrorism gap
Ace has launched a property insurance proposition designed to cover the gaps between traditional property, terrorism and political violence insurance policies.
Ace launches property offering to fill terrorism gap
Ace Group has launched a property insurance proposition designed to cover the gaps between traditional property, terrorism and political violence insurance policies.
Talanx completes IPO
German insurance group Talanx AG has completed its IPO with an initial listing of shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange today.
Home & Legacy unveils building works product
Allianz subsidiary Home & Legacy has partnered with Allianz Engineering to launch a unique building works product to the high net worth insurance market.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven day.
Insurers report fall in profit and volume
General insurers have experienced a fall in business volumes and profitability over the past three months.
AIG to be designated as 'systemically important'
The US-based Financial Stability Oversight Council has notified AIG that it is under consideration to be labelled as a firm that presents a potential risk to the financial system.
FSA to change free float limit under new listing proposals
The Financial Services Authority has proposed plans to lower the free float limit for UK-listed companies as part of a package of reforms designed to enhance the listing regime.
Talanx floats on Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Talanx AG has started trading on the Frankfurt and Hanover stock exchanges at €19.05 after two failed floats.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Judgment on damages uplift faces further delays as new Chancellor is sworn in
The Court of Appeal's written judgment on how the incoming 10% rise in general damages will be implemented has been further delayed, much to the exasperation of interested parties.
Lemma faces liquidation after deterioration in finances
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has confirmed that Lemma Insurance Company has gone into liquidation.
Hastings Partnerships wraps up van deal with Kingfisher
The affinity division of Hastings Direct, Hastings Partnerships, has been appointed as the exclusive provider of commercial vehicle insurance to the Kingfisher Group UK and Ireland division.
Axa leads the way for insurers in top 100 best global brands list
Axa has been named the highest ranking insurer in the 2012 Interbrand top 100 Best Global Brands list, after increasing its brand value by 1% to $6.75bn (£4.18bn).
Axa snaps up PR expert as director of corporate affairs
Axa UK has appointed international public relations guru Richard Stephenson as director of corporate affairs.
Asta Capital names Tighe as COO and CFO
Lloyd's third-party syndicate manager Asta Capital has appointed Julian Tighe, pictured, as chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
R K Harrison agrees partnership with Chile's biggest independent broker
R K Harrison Insurance Brokers and Chile's largest independent broker, Conosur Corredores de Seguros Y Reaseguros, have reached an exclusive agreement to cooperate on all new business emanating from the South American country.
Travelers appoints European COO
P&C insurer Travelers has appointed former Willis global specialty boss Matthew Wilson as its new chief operating officer.
Travelers appoints Willis' Wilson as COO Europe
Travelers has appointed Matthew Wilson as chief operating officer for Europe.
UK non-life insurance sector remains stable
Fitch Ratings has maintained a stable outlook on the UK non-life insurance sector, even as fundamental indicators remain weak.
Typhoon Jelawat dissipates causing little damage
Typhoon Jelawat passed over Japan's main island of Honshu yesterday as a weakening tropical cyclone, and the remnants are currently over the north west Pacific ocean, racing away from Japan at about 85km/h.
Solicitors' risk pool applicants rise in 2012
The number of solicitors applying for professional indemnity cover via the assigned risks pool went up this year, according to initial figures released by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.