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Markel UK recruits broker manager from Chartis
Markel International has appointed Julia Churchill as broker development manager for the southern region.
Ex-E&Y boss appointed LV audit committee chairman
Former Ernst & Young senior partner James Dean, pictured, has replaced Ian Reynolds as LV audit committee chairman.
Brown: flood risk solution needed to end market inequality
RSA's chief executive for UK & Western Europe has called on the government to act quickly in announcing a replacement for the Statement of Principles to avoid further uncertainty for householders in flood risk areas.
Italian quakes and UK floods hit RSA's H1 result
RSA continues to expect overseas operations to be 70% of group premiums by 2015, following strong performances in its international segments in the first half.
UK flood loss offsets growth for RSA
RSA has reported a 4% rise in net written premium to £4.3bn, at constant exchange (2% as reported), and a combined operating ratio of 95.2% (H1 2011: 93.2%).
Market moves: MGAs the main movers as three firms make new hires
While the Managing General Agents Association made the trade press this week, MGAs followed suit with several new hires at Pioneer Underwriting, Asta and Sagicor at Lloyd's.
Olympics: A golden opportunity
The Olympic Games are now well underway, with top athletes and millions of tourists now in the UK. But are businesses able to reap the benefits? Or are the problems associated with such an influx unbeatable?
RSA recruits Cofunds boss for distribution role
RSA has confirmed that Cofunds head of commercial Russell Lancaster will join as distribution director for the UK commercial business in early September.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
RSA Ireland teams up with Xactware on home insurance
RSA Insurance Ireland has adopted Xactware's claims management and assignment network, Xactanalysis, for its home insurance supply chain.
RSA Ireland adopts Xactware tool to increase supply chain transparency
RSA Insurance Ireland is to use Xactware's claims management and assignment network in a bid to enhance transparency throughout its home insurance supply chain.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Beach volleyball and insurance sop
On Wednesday this week I received an email from a Claims Club regular I have been in discussion with about speaking at the next meeting.
Cooter departs QBE after helping with Brit integration
QBE has confirmed the departure of Simon Cooter, former Brit director of market management and regional operations, having assisted in the business integration following the April takeover.
Speculation mounts that RBS personal lines business will go out to tender
A wave of activity in the affinity space has led to speculation over the future of Royal Bank of Scotland's arrangement with UK Insurance as a provider of personal insurance for its banking customers.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Post can today reveal the shortlist for the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards.
RSA hands Harrington-Rutterford global C&E role
RSA has appointed Clive Harrington-Rutterford as global portfolio leader for its construction and engineering business.
RSA appoints construction and engineering leader for GSL
RSA has appointed Clive Harrington-Rutterford as global portfolio leader for the firm's construction and engineering business.
RSA reaffirms affinity approach after sealing John Lewis deal
RSA has been appointed to provide wedding and event, pet and home insurance for John Lewis Insurance.
Haste linked to Direct Line bid
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste is heading up a private equity consortium including Blackstone, Bain and Advent, with ambitions to bid for Direct Line Group, according to The Daily Telegraph.
RSA expects £35m hit from Italian quakes
RSA expects a net loss of £35m from the two earthquakes in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in May, the general insurer said today.
RSA flood losses hit £50m
RSA has been hit with an estimated net loss of £40m across its UK household, motor and commercial property books for June as a result of the wet weather.
RSA extends deal with Yorkshire Building Society
RSA has renewed its partnership with Yorkshire Building Society for a further five years.
ECIH takes on Ablett as group chairman
Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings has appointed industry veteran Tim Ablett to the role of chairman.
RSA to save energy with new Carbon Trust deal
RSA is joining forces with the Carbon Trust to make energy efficiency services available to its business customers.