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Kane Group opens new European offices
Global insurance manager Kane Group has expanded its operations with new offices in St Peter Port, Guernsey and Zeebug, Malta.
Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.
Executive remuneration: For what it's worth
Executive remuneration in insurance has come under the spotlight following a shareholder revolt at Aviva, but what went wrong and how will its impact be felt throughout the wider industry?
Interview: Pat Gallagher and the $5bn plan
Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Pat Gallagher shows no sign of easing up after the acquisition of Heath Lambert 13 months ago, with aggressive growth plans and an eye for further buys.
RSA legal action suspended as court rules in insurer's favour over motor costs
Zurich has confirmed that it has suspended legal action with RSA over the company's subrogated motor repair costs while it awaits the outcome of a possible appeal, after RSA won a High Court case against two other insurers.
Age charities warn insurance industry signposting will be scrutinised closely
The effectiveness of the industry's signposting service is expected to come under increased scrutiny from age-related charities, following the Home Office decision to exempt financial services from the incoming Equality Act.
Post magazine - 21 June 2012
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Djanogly signals April 2013 for RTA portal extension
Jonathan Djanogly, pictured, has announced that public and employers cases will be included in the RTA Portal from April 2013, but the RTA Portal Company is still waiting for clarity on new protocols and when they are going to receive them.
RSA renews Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks partnership
RSA has announced the renewal of its partnership with Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks for a further five years.
One Answer Network to launch commercial and personal lines IT platform for brokers
Broker organisation One Answer Network is launching an IT platform in the fourth quarter which will allow members to trade personal and commercial lines products.
Groupama reaches agreement to sell Spanish arm
Groupama is to sell its Spanish operation to Catalana Occidente in a deal worth €404.5m (£326.3m).
ABI backs government plans to reform executive pay
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the government's "practical and workable" plans to tackle excessive executive pay.
Giles appoints Lewis as healthcare director
Giles is back on the recruitment trail after announcing the appointment of Paul Lewis as director in its recently launched healthcare team.
US Lockton chairman jets into Birmingham for office opening
David Lockton has touched down in Birmingham to officially open the global broker's new offices in the city centre, as part of the firm's expansion in the region.
Insurers less exposed than banks to potential Greek euro exit
Insurance companies are less exposed than banks to contagion risk triggered by a Greek exit from the Eurozone because of an ability to share losses with policyholders and a lower reliance on short-term funding, according to Fitch.
Canopius snaps up Brit underwriting director Dilley
Canopius has announced the appointment of former Brit London underwriting director Paul Dilley, pictured, who joins as head of underwriting for UK retail.
Iranian firms ready to fill oil cover void, says regulator
Iranian insurance companies are ready to offer cover to allow foreign tankers to continue shipping oil after a European Union ban comes into effect next month, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.
Majority of UK motorists put off by 'complicated' claims process
More than half of UK motorists surveyed by InterResolve are dissuaded from making a legitimate claim because of a complicated claims process.
Insurers change approach to calculating capital ahead of Solvency II
As European insurers continue their Solvency II preparations many are changing their approach to calculating capital adequacy requirements, according to Deloitte.
EU insurers to bounce back from possible Greek euro exit
The European insurance sector should be able to absorb shocks arising from a hypothetical Greek exit from the euro, provided the exit was orderly.
European insurers able to withstand orderly Greek exit from euro
Europe's insurance industry should be able to absorb shocks arising from a hypothetical Greek exit from the euro, provided such an exit were orderly, Fitch said in a new report.
Insurer approach to Solvency II is more 'sophisticated', report finds
Insurers have upped the ante in their preparation for Solvency II with 60% increasing the sophistication of their approach.
Barnett Waddingham hires Solvency II boss
Actuary Barnett Waddingham has appointed Cameron Heath to lead the expansion of the firm's Solvency II offering within its insurance consulting practice.
Post Blog: Can affinity marketing really work for insurers and brokers on the aggregators?
It’s hardly surprising why insurers, brokers and affinity groups want their products to appear on the aggregators; when for personal lines, it represents an ever-expanding marketing channel. The rush to the channel has however, recently led to a re…