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In Series: Outsourcing - Sharing the load
How can outsourcing services to specialist third parties help insurers achieve their growth goals?
Rothko vandal jailed for 'unacceptable' crime
The man who defaced a Mark Rothko mural at the Tate Modern in October has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
Review of the Year: Lloyd's - Highs and lows
After major losses following 2011's natural catastrophes, the Lloyd's market recovered to post its best results in five years in the first half of 2012 - only for Superstorm Sandy to bring fresh woes in October.
Hiscox unveils travel policy for extreme locations and activities
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a new gap year travel policy in response to growing demand.
View from the Top: Mind the credibility gap
Insurers must live up to their advertising slogans or risk leaving the general public even more disillusioned, says Annabel Venner.
Hiscox CEO: government spending on flood defences too little too late
The government's decision to suddenly free up £120m in funding for flood defences last week has been described as "a drop in the ocean".
Mitsui Sumitomo appoints class underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s is aiming to grow its marine liability underwriting book following the appointment of Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Fine art: State of the art
The sky-high value of fine art necessitates appropriate cover but, as well as the obvious threat of theft, what else must be considered when insuring artwork?
'Crippled infrastructure' hampers Sandy recovery
Assessing the scale of devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy has been hampered by disruptions in fuel supply, communications and power, according to insurance firms on the ground.
Too early for Sandy loss estimates, says Hiscox
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has refused to be drawn on loss estimates following the release of the insurer's results for the nine months ending 30 September.
Hiscox attributes £1.2bn GWP to errors and omissions rate rises
Hiscox has reported gross written premium of £1244.4m for the nine months to 30 September 2012, a 6.4% increase on £1169.5m for the same period in 2011.
Hiscox underwriters to differentiate between brick and stone buildings
Hiscox is updating its underwriting rules on buildings cover to reflect the difference in rebuilding cost between stone and brick properties.
Market moves: Ace and Hiscox lead the recruitment drive
Ace and Hiscox were the most active in the recruitment space this week, making three changes apiece.
Analysts predict 'superstorm' Sandy will strike primary insurers hardest
Lloyd's will avoid major losses relating to 'superstorm' Sandy, if early estimates that the primary insurers will absorb the bulk of the losses are correct.
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Marsh recruits Hiscox technology head for EMEA cyber risk role
Marsh has appointed Stephen Wares as leader of its Europe, Middle East and Africa cyber risk practice.
Hiscox appoints head of catastrophe research and two trainees
Hiscox has appointed Dr Richard Dixon as group head of catastrophe research, and expanded the London Market reinsurance team with two recruits.
Hiscox names catastrophe research lead
Hiscox has swooped to appoint a group head of catastrophe research, as well as adding two to its Lloyd's non-marine team.
Vandalised Rothko painting can be restored
The Mark Rothko painting that was defaced at the Tate Modern on Sunday can be restored, according to Robert Read, head of art and private client at Hiscox.
Insurer-owned brokers: An endangered species?
The insurer-owned broker has become a permanent industry fixture in recent years, but a number of sales may have put the model in doubt. Are its days numbered?
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Customer loyalty - At your service
Firms are increasingly turning to customer loyalty metrics to help understand customer needs, improve services and increase retention rates.
Dual wins new capacity providers
Liberty and Barbican will become capacity providers for Dual International's financial lines portfolio from next month, following in the footsteps of Arch, Hiscox and Mitsui Sumitomo.
Dual adds Liberty and Barbican to capacity provider list
Liberty and Barbican are to join Arch, Hiscox and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance as capacity providers for Dual International's global financial lines portfolio from 1 October 2012.