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Axa teams up with Aon for IFA PI cover
Axa Commercial lines has partnered with Aon Risk Solutions to provide professional indemnity (PI) insurance for Independent Financial Advisers (IFA) in the UK.
Brokers tackling climate change in the workplace, survey says
Environmental issues are a top priority for most brokers, according to research from Aviva.
Arag appoints internally for key broker role
Arag has appointed a new broker business manager as it makes changes to it sales and marketing roles.
Insurance complications surround government CCTV fuel proposals
Drivers of uninsured cars may find themselves unable to fill up at petrol stations under new government plans, according to The Mirror.
UK insurance will have to go east to maintain dominance
The UK insurance industry will have to go east in the future if it wishes to retain its global pre-eminence.
Post webinar: Professionalism and expertise: The case for Chartered status
Monday 5th March 2012 - 3.00pm GMT. As the Chartered Insurance Institute celebrated the second anniversary of the launch of the Aldermanbury Declaration, this webinar brought together a host of insurers that have embraced 'Chartered' status, to find out…
Fitch: Insurers can absorb Greek debt swap
European insurers will not be adversely affected by the recent Greek debt swap as they have already written down their holdings according to Fitch Ratings.
Everyone's talking about fraud
Fraud, fraud, fraud. Is it the most interesting aspect of insurance? It's definitely the most reported on. Look at the insurance section of most online news outlets, and there's a disproportionate (for those who know better) number of fraud stories.
Coface reports improved results with 21% jump in profit
Coface has reported a €96m (£81m) increase in insurance turnover for 2011, up from €1.35bn in 2010 to €1.45bn.
Three promotions at CCV
CCV has promoted David Perry to sales and marketing director.
Aviva Ireland job losses will be lower than expected
Aviva Ireland is to reduce the number of jobs it is cutting, but staff may instead face lower pay, the Irish Independent has reported.
Ratings agencies accept no blame for financial losses
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) head of financial services ratings has told the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) that people shouldn’t rely on their ratings when making financial decisions.
Aviva's McMillan hails personal lines performance as commercial COR hits 105%
David McMillan, CEO of Aviva UK’s general insurance operation, has revealed that, despite a positive set of 2011 results, commercial lines continues to drag at the overall performance.
New commercial director appointed at Chartis
Chartis has appointed a new director for its UK commercial lines operation.
Industry bosses accused of not caring for staff
The British Heart Foundation has published a damning report on the level of importance the insurance industry places on employee health.
Axa Commercial bolsters Bristol team
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed a sales manager for its newly-opened Bristol office.
Aviva UK business grows but profits dip
Aviva UK’s general insurance business delivered higher growth but lower profits in 2011 as it managed to pin its combined operating ratio to 2010 levels.
LFC Shield pushes new Allianz-backed product range
LFC Shield has added Allianz to its existing insurer panel.
Quinn purchaser sees net income slump
Liberty Mutual Holding has reported a 78.2% fall in net income to $365m (£232m) in 2011 from $1.68bn the previous year.
Job opportunities fall but pay rises in general insurance
Job opportunities across sectors rose more sharply in February than in January but fell in insurance, according to the latest Reed Job Index.
Labour would force insurers to offer telematics
Insurers could be forced to offer telematics to potential clients under a new proposal from Shadow transport minister, John Woodcock.
Admiral delivers "disappointing" results despite hike in profits
Admiral has delivered a 13% increase in profits to £299m in 2011, a result its chief executive described as disappointing.
ABI warns time is running out on flood insurance cover
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned that the clock is ticking on the need to secure a long-term sustainable flood insurance market in the UK.
Ai Claims extends ULR deal to 2015
Ai Claims Solutions has signed a three year deal with ULR Additions to continue providing credit hire and repair facilities.