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Insurers sign up to cyber summit agreement with government
Twelve insurers have signed a joined pledge to more actively highlight cyber threats to UK businesses and work more closely with government to improve cyber security risk management.
Ace's Ler moves to Indonesia from Singapore
Ace has promoted Edward Ler from head of personal lines and business for Asia-Pacific to president director, general insurance Indonesia.
Ace targets multinationals in Singapore
Ace has launched Ace Global Guard in Singapore to meet the needs of companies with overseas subsidiaries or assets.
Compliance deemed top challenge for multinationals, finds Ace survey
Risk managers surveyed by Ace have highlighted compliance and regulatory issues as their greatest challenges in managing multinational insurance programmes.
Ace creates Asia-Pacific distribution unit
Insurer Ace has created a business unit to focus on distribution strategies across Asia-Pacific.
80% of EU risk managers to buy more multinational cover by 2017
An Ace survey has revealed more than 80% of risk managers at European companies expect to increase their purchases of multinational insurance programmes over the next three years.
Top 100 UK Insurers: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2014 (headquarters not featured)
Top 100 UK Insurers 2014: Top 20 insurer profiles
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms according to AM Best's Top 100 UK Insurers Table, including board members, broker agencies, staff and UK reserves. For full table and map of regional offices see bottom of page.
Marine: On an even keel
Having weathered the recession, the marine insurance industry looks to be heading into calmer waters. What are the next challenges and opportunities in store for the sector?
Claims Leakage: Tackling claims leakage
Natural disasters can test claims management systems to the limit, posing significant challenges to insurers
Top 100 UK Insurers 2013: Top 20 insurer profiles
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms according to AM Best's Top 100 UK Insurers Table, including board members, broker agencies, staff and UK reserves. For full table and map of regional offices see bottom of page.
Ace recruits from Accenture firm for head of travel, Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Jon Ford as vice president and head of travel, Asia-Pacific.
Interview: David Robinson: Giving the people what they want
David Robinson tells Post how listening to customer demand has been the driving force behind his strategy since taking over as Ace regional president for UK and Ireland
Ace acquires Brazilian P&C insurer
Global insurer Ace has agreed to acquire the large corporate property and casualty business of Brazil-based Itaú Seguros from Itaú Unibanco for approximately $685m. Upon completion of the transaction, Ace will be the largest commercial P&C insurer in…
Ace looks to Marsh for client relationship hire
Ace Group has appointed Paul Wilderspin as UK and Ireland client relationship manager.
AIG's Kvarns joins Ace as Nordic claims manager
Ace Group has hired Elisabeth Kvarns to be its country claims manager for the Nordic region.
Pricing and claims service key for commercial clients Ace survey finds
Competitive pricing, breadth of cover and a high quality claims service were identified as what commercial clients want from insurers, an Ace survey has found.
Ace launches mobile app for web trading platform
Ace has launched a mobile ipad app for its web-trading platform, Ace Online, which allows brokers to quote and bind new business on behalf of clients.
C-Suite - Insurer: We need to talk
With buyers, brokers and insurers co-reliant on one another, communication is key to strong relations
Ace survey points to heightened concern over civil unrest in EMEA
Concerns relating to civil unrest and political violence have overtaken fears over terrorism for companies across Europe, Middle East and Africa, according to a study conducted by Ace Group.
Career file - David Lovely: Aviva appoints Lovely as claims director
Aviva has appointed David Lovely as claims director, reporting to Maurice Tulloch, chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance.
Ace completes Thai purchase
Ace has completed its acquisition of a 60.9% stake in the general insurance division of Siam Commercial Bank for $190m (4.5bn baht).
Merrill to lead Ace's global cyber risk practice
Ace has named Toby Merrill as the head of its newly launched global cyber risk practice.
Regional Review: Leeds
The fact that Leeds is a city on the up has not been lost on the regional insurance market, which counts a multitude of major insurers and a thriving community of brokers within its ranks.