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Purple Partnership in tie up with LV
Independent broker network Purple Partnership has announced a deal with LV, which will now serve as a commercial key partner.
UK flood claims expected to rise further
Severe weather in the UK has been credited to Hurricane Nadine today as parts of the country suffer from heavy rain and strong winds.
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The top five stories from insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Fitch cuts Axa IFS outlook from stable to negative
Concerns about Axa's ability to improve profitability were cited for the move by Fitch Ratings to revise the outlook of the firm’s Insurer Financial Strength rating from stable to negative.
Bluefin delivers £11.5m dividend to Axa
Bluefin has paid its parent company an £11.5m dividend for the 2011 financial year on Ebitda of £17.8m (2010: £15.2m) and pre-tax profit of £11.6m (2010: £10m).
Tawa sells reinsurance businesses
UK insurer Tawa is to sell 100% of its shares in KX Reinsurance and its subsidiary OX Re to Catalina for a maximum of $30m.
Ping An files Belgian arbitration claim
China's second largest insurer, Ping An, has filed an international arbitration claim against Belgium in a bid to reclaim losses from an investment in Fortis.
AA calls for government action on flood protection
Recent government statements concerning the availability of affordable flood cover when the Statement of Principles expires in June have "not given much ground for confidence", according to AA Insurance director Simon Douglas.
Education key to lowering young drivers' premiums, says DLG
Direct Line's managing director of retail personal lines has called for a greater focus on education and responsibility before motor premiums can fall.
Dual adds Liberty and Barbican to capacity provider list
Liberty and Barbican are to join Arch, Hiscox and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance as capacity providers for Dual International's global financial lines portfolio from 1 October 2012.
Flood warnings raised as weather worsens
Heavy rainfall has prompted the UK's Environment Agency to raise the number of flood warnings to 21.
Hastings raids RSA and Ace for fresh managerial talent
Hastings Insurance Services has completed the double swoop for former head of affinity operations at RSA Paul Whymark, pictured, and ex-Ace continental Europe claims director Jonathan Sutcliffe.
DLG names Aspen chairman and RBS corporate CEO as directors
Direct Line Group has appointed Glyn Jones and Mark Catton as a senior independent director and non-executive director, effective immediately.
Crawford receiving flood claims after weekend rain
Crawford & Company has started to receive flood and storm claims from the weekend's wet weather.
Towergate eyes e-trading push with hire of ex-NIG manager
Towergate Underwriting has appointed former NIG e-commerce boss Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.
AGCS names new EMEA aviation head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Henning Haagen to global head of aviation Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific with effect from 1 January 2013.
Former HBoS director joins Axa
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Louisa-Jayne Stirzaker as Simple products trading manager.
DLG drafts in management trio as part of international shake-up
Direct Line Group has further bolstered its international standing following the "high calibre" addition of three new members to its expanding management team.
Aria Assistance promises service difference following MBO
Aria Assistance has officially launched itself in the insurance and assistance marketplace, following the management buyout of Europ Assistance UK and Ireland.
Arista adds Twist to Midlands team
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance has appointed Grant Twist to the position of senior underwriter in its Midlands team.
Brownsword recruits LV claims director
Former LV claims lead Phil Anderson has joined Brownsword to act as head of the claims management specialist's advisory board.
Allianz notches up 82% pass rate on CII exams
Just over 80% of Allianz staff sitting Chartered Insurance Institute exams have passed all subjects, according to the insurer.
Lockton launches technology practice
A new operation focused on technology and intangible risks has been set up by Lockton.
Open GI wins IT systems deal with 'trial-blazing' broker
Specialist insurance broker Three Dimensional has selected Open GI to help it with administrative back office systems.