News Analysis
Career development: RSA reveals ‘learning lab' plans
RSA has unveiled a training programme for staff in its 22 ‘platinum' broker partners in the South East.
Career file: Keith Hector: Ex-Axa director Hector to lead Covéa's southern operation
Covéa Insurance has appointed Keith Hector to the newly created position of head of regions for the South.
Market Moves: Axa leads the way with a batch of new recruits as Hanks re-emerges at Liberty
Insurance industry recruitment picked up this week, with insurers and brokers alike busy hiring new staff. Axa was among the most prolific, while HCC, AIG, Bluefin and Keelan Westall were also active. The week also saw the return of former Allianz boss…
Whitepaper: Insurance fraud 2012 - On the rise, opportunistic and online
The UK insurance industry provides an important safety net for millions of UK households and businesses. When the worst happens, be it fire, theft, flooding or accident, it is the insurance industry that provides the financial lifeline to get families…
Whitepaper: SMEs & Risk in 2020 - Business & risk implications of a shifting landscape
Today our world is changing faster than ever. In particular, this rings true for the SME sector and small business risk. New technologies, demographic shifts and globalisation will have a profound impact on the future of UK small businesses.
Career file - Julian Enoizi: Enoizi named Pool Re chief executive
Julian Enoizi is to become chief executive of UK government‑backed terrorism mutual Pool Re.
Market Moves: Brokers lead the charge again as Bluefin and US Risk add fresh faces
Brokers dominated the recruitment space once again this week, with Bluefin and Howden among the firms to add new faces. Having brought in Dane Douetil to head up BMS Group last week, subsidiary Pioneer Underwriting has swooped for an equally high-profile…
Law report: Doc not to blame for patient's stroke
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Supreme Court's excess layers ruling to be welcomed by the insurance industry
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Go-kart injury claim ruled to be no more than a tragic accident
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Career development: CII unveils equality strategy
The Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed a new equality strategy as part of a drive to become a more diversity-aware and inclusive professional body.
Career development: Insurers battling apprenticeship ignorance
More than a quarter of insurance companies are planning apprenticeship schemes for 2013, but 76% of young people are unaware of such options, according to research from Barclays.
Career file - Dane Douetil: Ex-Brit boss Douetil takes helm as BMS group CEO
Broking group BMS Associates has named Brit Insurance chief executive Dane Douetil as group CEO.
Career development: Groupama's motorcycle team step into motorcyclists' boots
Groupama Insurances, soon to be Ageas, has put its motorcycle claims team through a series of training sessions to help them understand the needs of policyholders when handling claims.
Career development: CII launches new qualification
A new qualification has been launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute, with a view to offering flexible study routes for investment operations staff.
Career file:Jon Mainwaring - Former Axa broking channel manager takes on Midas Underwriting role
Midas Underwriting has appointed Jon Mainwaring as director of broker development for the southern region.
Market moves: Insurers on top as appointments enter summer lull
Insurers eclipsed brokers in the recruitment race this week, as appointment activity entered its summer lull. QBE property director Finlay Smith returned to RSA and notable hires were also completed at Novae and Covéa, where commercial lines director…
Career file: Ant Middle: Aviva strategic partnerships director to take up Ageas role
Aviva's Ant Middle is stepping down from the role of strategic partnerships director to take on a similar position at Ageas.
Market Moves: Bluefin continues restructuring, while Questgates gets on the case with key hires
Appointments were spread across the market this week. At AIG, Jason Beelders was promoted to a newly-created role in London, while Bluefin once again hogged the headlines in the broking sector following news of an expanded role for head of solutions Mike…
Career development: Communication failure costs UK business
Failing to tell staff in financial services and insurance companies about the benefits on offer, such as private health insurance and income protection, is costing the sector £2.7bn every year.
Career file: Vyvienne Wade: Wade takes up international role at rival broker AJG
Arthur J Gallagher has recruited Jardine Lloyd Thompson's former European chairman and group general counsel to lead international growth.
Market Moves: Cox joins Ecclesiastical management board, while Bluefin’s Philip moves up again
Both insurers and brokers completed their fair share of high-profile hires this week. Ecclesiastical took top billing among insurers, with the appointment of Brit’s former chief executive Ray Cox as a board member, while among brokers Bluefin recruited…
Insurance women recognised at awards
Axa and Xchanging were both represented at last week's Women in the City's Future Leaders Award.
Career development: Allianz offers more scholarship places
Allianz's scholarship programme is offering more places for brokers looking to achieve their Chartered Insurance Institute diploma in insurance.