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Middle departs from Axa

Anthony Middle has left Axa, where he is managing director, commercial lines, to join Aviva in the role of strategic partnership director. He is on six months 'gardening' leave.

Argo raids CNA for claims chief

Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, has appointed Ruth Roberts as head of claims.

NIG enhances package products

NIG has relaunched its package products suite within its NIG Network broker system, with revamped products, a new ‘professionals’ product and an enhanced quote system.

CNA unveils senior hires

CNA Insurance Company has announced the appointments of Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly-created roles of chief underwriting officer, commercial lines and chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, respectively.

Majority of SMEs have inadequate cover

Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued, according to research from Hiscox.

QBE addresses market rumours

QBE has issued a statement regarding its potential exposure to the Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster and Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) announcement on motor liability claims.

Groupama appoints new chief actuary

Groupama has appointed Niraj Shah as chief actuary. He takes over from Steven Blake who will be leaving the company at the end of June to take up a senior management appointment at RSA.

Chubb announces £41.5m Lloyd’s Syndicate

Chubb Insurance has announced that it has received approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish a new Syndicate which will be named Chubb 1882. It will commence underwriting from 14 June for business incepting from 1 July 2010.

IAG boosts UK claims reserves

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said that due to a "significant deterioration in UK claim experience", in particular bodily injury claims, it has conducted an independent actuarial review of its UK business.

Market Watch: Sporting chance

With the 2012 Olympics looming large on the horizon, Emmanuel Kenning delves into the many and varied risks surrounding the insurance of sports clubs.

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