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AGCS adds Ace's Crawford to marine team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter.
Hiscox claims market first with bribery offering
Hiscox has launched a combined anti-bribery response, defence and expense insurance product for UK businesses.
FCA to probe dual pricing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will investigate dual pricing, it has been reported.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Lockton
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report studies Lockton’s global strategy and operations.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Blackstone Real Estate
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report studies Blackstone Real Estate’s investment portfolio, strategy and performance.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Chubb
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report studies Chubb’s strategy, operations and performance.
Celebrate good times
It’s been a long week in insurance land.
Client view: What makes a professional broker?
A plethora of opinions have been raised as to what makes a good broker in the eyes of the all-important client.
Liquidation-threatened Balva third biggest UK PI provider
Liquidation-threatened Balva was the UK's third biggest professional indemnity (PI) insurer during 2012/13 with a 9% market share, the Law Insurer's Guide has revealed.
Zurich crowned insurer of the year at the BIA
Zurich Insurance won the insurer of the year award at the British Insurance Awards (BIA) in London last night.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Lloyd's of London CEO Richard Ward resigns
Richard Ward is to resign as CEO of Lloyd’s of London.
Axa launches national apprenticeship scheme in Bolton
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Pros & Cons
Qualifications aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to professionalism – training, working together and sharing knowledge across the industry are equally important.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
FCA hits intermediary with £2.8m mobile phone insurance fine
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Policy Administration Services (PAS) £2,834,700 for poor complaints handling of mobile phone insurance policies.
Grant links up again with former Brit boss Cooter at Covéa
Former Brit man Tim Grant has joined his ex-boss Simon Cooter at Covéa Insurance.
Das teams up with Broker Network for new scheme
Das and Towergate-owned Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme exclusively for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.
BDO adds former Littlejohn man Roberts to financial team
BDO has named former Littlejohn chief David Roberts as partner and head of insurance within its financial services team.
Ageas brands RIAS and Castle Cover go live with Quindell
Ageas has gone live with Quindell’s Napier rating and underwriting engine.
Biba CEO: Brokers should not fear FCA conflict of interest review
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has insisted that brokers who have adopted previous conflict of interest guidance "have nothing to be worried about" by the regulator's review.
Catlin weighing up "alternative means" for UK business
Lloyd's insurer Catlin is considering "alternative means" of handling its UK regional business.
FCA reveals conflict of interest review at 3R's event
A thematic review into broker conflicts of interest will be launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it was today revealed by the regulator at Insurance Age's 3R's event.