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Aviva replaces CFO Regan with Stoddard
Insurer confirms that new recruit will assume role in May 2014.
Biba welcomes suggestion of council tax band H being included in Flood Re
Insurance Age understands the government has been running the rule over including this tax band.
RSA's Brown: "more work to do" in UK business
RSA's UK motor account expected to reduce further through "targeted" approach.
Zurich reveals new insurance team for Scottish brokers
Revamp entails external hires and promotions from within.
Allianz Group achieves €10.1bn operating profit in 2013
Group sees total revenues rise to €110.8bn.
RSA UK and Western Europe COR worsens to 106.6%
Insurer's UK COR also deteriorated to 99.2%.
RSA posts £338m loss in "disappointing" 2013 results
RSA's Irish arm made a £220m underwriting loss, leading to poor overall performance.
AIG extends HNW policy wording
Provider confirms policy will now offer HNW clients up to £2,000 water leak detector payment.
Direct Line enjoys 70% post-tax profit surge for 2013
Insurer sees 2013 profit jump to £312.8m from the £184.3m recorded for 2012.
AIG adds to private client group management
AIG's UK operation aiming to add greater depth and breadth to HNW offering.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Taking the hit
The Mesothelioma Act means the employers’ liability market will suffer another hit as it seeks to absorb the costs of funding the compensation scheme.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Have you heard?
Noise-induced hearing loss claims may be set to fall in number in the future but insurers must face the challenges they bring today.
Expertise in Action: Occupational disease claims from industrial deafness to mesothelioma
Despite a decline in the UK’s traditional manufacturing industry - and the tightening of legislation to improve hearing protection, industrial deafness claims are on the rise.
Das grows sales team with new appointment
Legal expenses specialist Das aiming to further engage with brokers.
QBE reports $254m loss for 2013
Gross written premiums fell at insurer.
Applied Systems opens new UK data centre
Portsmouth-based site will allow software house to introduce extra products in the UK.
MGAA elects three new board members
Trade body also names chairman Reg Brown as honorary life member.
Masojada: Hiscox can afford "sizeable" UK retail investment
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada states insurer is capable of investment.
Hiscox posts "solid" UK performance as profits remain flat
Insurer saw overall gross written premium edge up by 8% as its COR improved to 83%.
RSA considering rights issue
Provider keeping its options open.
Axa chief Evans confirms broking division is profitable
UK and Ireland CEO says foundations in place with insurer on track to reach 96% COR for 2015.
Axa UK COR improves to 98.1% in 2013
Axa UK and Ireland general insurance business produced a sub 100% combined operating ratio (COR) in 2013 as revenues fell 1% to £3.7bn (2012: £3.8bn).
e-Underwriting adds to PowerPlace range
Second product added in just over four months.
Axa and Saffron in £4m growth deal
Partnership covers both personal and commercial lines business.