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Allianz retail arm completes 'Clear' launch with houshold offering
The Allianz retail arm has completed the final phase of its Clear product launch, following a deal that will see the operation’s Clear household product available through Adrian Flux brokerage.
Direct Line to activate emergency flood plan this weekend
Direct Line has lined up teams of property insurance advisers who will be deployed to flooding hotspots around the UK ahead of another weekend of predicted heavy rainfall.
Vietnam's PM urges health insurance reform
Vietnam's Prime Minister unveiled a vision of a more equitable health insurance system at a meeting on the country's Health Insurance Day.
Aviva hiring spree to fill 220 Irish vacancies
Aviva plans to recruit 220 new staff to its Galway office.
220 jobs up for grabs at Aviva Ireland 'centre of excellence'
Aviva is undergoing an Irish recruitment drive following the news that the insurer is looking to fill 220 vacancies within its Galway office.
Analysts claim Aviva business exit could spark shares re-rate
Analysts believe Aviva’s decision to scrap 16 of its most under-performing business units is likely to prove “challenging” given market conditions, however success could result in a shares re-rate.
Olympics Countdown: Q&A with Rebecca Romero
Allianz-sponsored Olympic rowing silver medalist and world and Olympic cycling champion Rebecca Romero talks DIY, paper rounds and Joan of Arc.
Bosse steps down from Amlin board
Christine Bosse has retired from her position on the Amlin board after serving as a non-executive director at the firm for the past four years.
Huatai is "first Chinese firm to deploy fraud protection"
Chinese property insurer Huatai is to use Fico Solutions’ fraud protection product in an effort to reduce losses from auto insurance claims fraud and accelerate its claims processing.
Cellerini takes over from Haugh as Zurich global corporate CEO
Zurich has appointed long-standing management figure Vinicio Cellerini to the position of UK global corporate chief executive.
Atradius still on cover in Greece
Credit insurer Atradius is continuing to offer trade credit cover for Greece, despite the economic turmoil facing the country.
Broker knowledge gap still an issue for cyber market
Limited broker knowledge is a challenge for cyber insurers trying to raise customer awareness of the products available, according to Geoff White, Zurich's senior market underwriter for techmedia.
Asia’s next big growth market
Asia-Pacific is still very much the place to be in insurance terms but as Jenni Marsh reports the less traditional markets, outside of China and Japan, are expected to be the real growth stories in the coming years.
Mandatory commission – an necessary evil?
Rumors of mandatory commission disclosure have plagued the market since the start of the year but as the European Commission confirms brokers fears Francesca Nyman assesses the impact on European brokers.
Further commercial SME losses reported in wake of flooding
The Preston-based Independent Group has become the latest regional adjuster to mobilise its teams across flood-hit regions, after it recorded a significant increase in claim volumes this week.
Aviva chairman vows to exit underperforming segments
Aviva’s new chairman has pledged to cull 16 underperforming segments as part of a business revamped strategy.
"More of the same" from GI man Spencer
Aviva’s UK chairman Trevor Matthews said the general insurance business is “firmly embedded in the group” and welcomed “GI man” Robin Spencer on board as the new chief executive of the UK & Ireland general insurance operations.
Brokers will use downgraded insurers, but only if clients make the request
Brokers have admitted they will continue to work with downgraded insurers at clients’ requests, despite rating agency Fitch conceding there is no end in sight to potential downgrades linked to the Eurozone crisis.
Mitsui Sumitomo appointments bolster risk team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Martin Burke as chief risk officer.
ECIC launches heating and air conditioning cover product
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has launched its ‘heating, ventilating and air conditioning cover product’ - geared towards contractors engaged in related building services activity.
Garwyn unveils London and South East office
The Garwyn Group has expanded its regional branch network with the opening of a London and South East branch based in its existing head office in Billericay.
Aviva to exit 16 worst performing businesses
Aviva is to dump 16 of its worst performing business segments including its Italian partnerships businesses, UK large-scale businesses; and its South Korea business as part as an overhaul of the whole business.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.