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Law Society backs access to justice overhaul
The Law Society has backed Government plans to introduce a regime for ‘class actions’ which it says will enhance access to justice for consumers who have suffered because of anti-competitive behaviour.
Lonmar names marine division director
Lonmar Global Risks has appointed Ian Balchin division director of marine.
New MD for renamed Citymain Group
SPB has renamed its insurance administrator Citymain Group as SPB UK and appointed Colin Whitehair as managing director of the newly named division.
QBE introduces top-up commercial cover for European businesses
QBE has launched a top up commercial credit insurance facility developed to operate above an existing, non-QBE, primary whole-turnover policy.
General Legal Protection wins £600 000 breakdown contract
Go Skippy.com has awarded General Legal Protection a contract worth more than £600 000 to supply breakdown cover to the firm’s customers.
Post magazine - 31 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Towergate ties-up trio of acquisitions
Towergate has taken its total number of acquisitions so far in 2013 to three.
Worsening economic outlook pushes up IPT
Several governments across Europe have ramped up insurance premium tax rates in response to finance deficits and a worsening economic outlook, research has shown.
Vienna Insurance Group sees premium growth of 9.5%
Vienna Insurance Group posted 9.5% premium growth in the in its preliminary full year results for 2012, published today.
Claims cost European insurers €930bn in 2011
A total of €930bn in claims was paid out by the European insurance sector in 2011 – a 7.5% increase on 2010, figures from Insurance Europe have revealed.
Swiss Re splits agriculture and aviation divisions
Swiss Re is to separate its agriculture and aviation divisions as part of a reorganisation of its special lines.
Swiss Re reorganises special lines
Swiss Re is to separate its agriculture and aviation divisions as part of a reorganisation of its special lines.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Top five European stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Escort service sails through troubled waters
Typhon has launched a marine convoy escort service designed to enable ship operators to transit the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in safety.
Delta makes three hires
Delta Claims Services has started 2013 with a spate of new additions.
Lonmar hires Towergate MD
Lonmar Global Risks has recruited former Towergate MD Martin Hughes to support its growing presence in the UK broker and MGA market.
Aviva names underwriting effectiveness director
Aviva has appointed Nick Hankin as underwriting effectiveness director.
Two executive level hires for Axa
Axa Insurance has announced two new senior executive level appointments.
Identity cards compulsory for Singapore agents
Insurance agents in Singapore must carry a special identity card before they can conduct business, to help customers identify authorised and registered insurance agents.
Argo adds to underwriting team
Argo International has appointed James Cassidy as an underwriter to its general liability team.
Parabis unveils new brand
The Parabis Group is putting its insurance claims service under a new brand to raise awareness of the services it offers.
Broker success stories should inspire change
Firms should take inspiration from the brokers and carriers that have modernised and are exploiting a formula for business success when looking to benefit from new opportunities in 2013, according to Sequel.
MSIG partner Dual to offer financial lines products in Singapore
In association with Dual, MSIG Insurance (Singapore) is to provide specialised insurance solutions for financial lines products.