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Autonet and RSA team up for goods in transit policy
Autonet Insurance has joined forces with Royal Sun Alliance to extend their list of goods in transit providers.
Helphire engaging with DLG and RSA on Autofocus evidence
Helphire has indicated that a number of insurers are keen to reach settlements with the firm over the use of "dishonest" Autofocus evidence as the company reaches a deal with RSA and Direct Line Group on access to information on the rate surveyor.
RSA launches Fit to Drive campaign with MP support
MPs have signed an RSA campaign urging the government to change the law on how drivers' vision is assessed.
RSA appoints SME deals head
Russell White has returned to RSA after five years at Allianz to become head of SME deals.
Brokers rate clarity of contacts crucial amid continued insurer restructures
Axa has retained the top spot in a broker survey of insurer performances in dealing with claims, underwriting and accounts.
Insurance chief urges HMRC to open up records to boost EL tracing hit rate
The Employers' Liability Tracing Office is demanding that the government supports its call for HM Revenue & Customs to assist in boosting the number of successful historic policy traces by providing employer reference numbers.
Former RSA chief executive resurfaces at Lloyd's
Lloyd's has appointed Andy Haste as senior independent deputy chairman on the Council of Lloyd's.
Haste appointed Lloyd's deputy chairman
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste has been unveiled as Lloyd's' new deputy chairman for a three-year term from 1 November.
Allianz and Covéa to appeal against RSA subrogration ruling
Allianz and Covéa have lodged an application to appeal against the High Court's judgement in favour of RSA's motor subrogation costs model.
RSA secures third bilateral agreement
Global insurer RSA has signed a bilateral agreement with LV in a bid to speed up motor payment processes and remove unnecessary costs.
Select & Protect joins Paradigm GI panel
Select & Protect has entered into a strategic partnership with Paradigm Mortgage Services providing access to its home insurance products.
RSA and Dutch MGA strike $100m marine capacity deal
RSA and Rotterdam-based Underwriting Agency Charterama have announced a new partnership to market and distribute charterers' liability cover on a global basis.
RSA expands marine offering with Dutch deal
RSA is to provide up to $100m of charterers' liability capacity to Charterama, a Rotterdam-based underwriting agency.
Market moves: CEO change at Willis takes the headlines
Recruitment news this week was dominated by the appointment of a new group chief executive at Willis, after long-serving CEO Joe Plumeri announced that he is standing down early in 2013 after 12 years, and the appointment of a new broking CEO at Hastings…
Willis recruits fish farm underwriter for aquaculture practice
Hughes-Gibb, the specialist agri-business division of Willis, has appointed Dan Fairweather to head its aquaculture broking and risk management division.
RSA wins staff development awards
RSA has been handed two gongs by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
Indonesia or bust?
Indonesia offers considerable opportunities for foreign insurers, but the market is not without challenges.
BrokersLink adds 13 new members
BrokersLink today announced the addition of 13 new members at its fourth annual conference in Madrid.
Interview: Dominic Clayden - not shaken or stirred
Aviva's UK GI claims director Dominic Clayden has been at the forefront of many claims battles over the past 15 years. He talks to Post about the upcoming civil justice reforms and the issues currently affecting the insurance industry.
RSA names UK commercial finance head
Global insurer RSA has appointed Mark Laughton as finance director for UK commercial business.
RSA backs revised CoA judgment but calls for more government action
RSA has added its voice to calls for the government to use the Court of Appeal's revised judgment in Simmons v Castle as a springboard for further industry reform.
Market moves: FSJ, Liberty and RSA among main hirers in busy week for recruitment
This week FSJ continued its recent recruitment push by adding four new brokers to its growing team. Meanwhile, Liberty announced hires in its European underwriting arm and syndicates team, and RSA welcomed two new staff to its global speciality lines…
Industry fears homeowner panic as flood agreement expiration approaches
Brokers in high flood-risk areas have accused the Association of British Insurers of failing to "nail its colours to the mast" amid growing concern over the lack of a long-term replacement for the Statement of Principles.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.