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Zurich CEO Lewis hails continued underwriting discipline
Provider's chief said commercial performance compensated for downsizing of personal lines arm.
Axa to introduce commission flex for brokers across Simple range
Provider starts process on Acturis with other software houses set to come on stream in 2014.
Police investigation after Aviva data leak
Insurer has dismissed two members of staff.
Zurich's UK GI arm posts improved COR while GWP stays flat
CEO Lewis claims results give "real cause for optimism".
Axa Assistance appoints new UK COO
Provider makes double promotion in UK and Ireland senior management team.
FCA slaps HomeServe with its largest-ever retail fine
Home emergency and repairs insurance cover firm hit with £30.6m fine.
Bluefin takes Towergate's Hogg as new corporate chief
CEO Bruce hopes new corporate chief will exploit mid-corporate opportunity.
Willis back in the black with £229m 2013 profit
Broker reverses the hefty loss posted for 2012.
Henderson Insurance Group makes sweep of hires
A total of 14 new recruits come on board at the group.
Marsh parent company reports increasing profit
Revenues up at US-based firm.
Aqua turns to Hiscox for senior underwriter
Matthew Webb will work on high net worth and specialist motor product Aurum.
Covéa embarks on senior underwriter recruitment spree
Provider insists new arrivals demonstrate its "on-going commitment" to developing its underwriting capabilities.
Markel reports 2013 profit increase
Gross written premiums rise by 56%.
What the Papers Say – February 2014
Emmanuel Kenning, editor of Insurance Age, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
Aon promotes Hamilton-Stubber to APC chairman
New chairman brings 30 years of experience in the private client arena to the role.
QBE strengthens TMT team
Provider has added four staff to its Technology Media and Telecommunications (TMT) offering.
Brokerbility Holdings takes on group legal counsel
Jitendra Patel was involved with Brett and Randall MBO in 2009.
Gallagher expects Giles integration to cost up to £10m this year
Broker said costs will be related to technology, staff and incentive compensation.
Bluefin goes to Wilby for new Skipton branch director
New Bluefin recruit has 27 years' experience in insurance industry.
Bluefin head of corporate Fryer leaves
Howard Fryer had been at the broker for approaching six years.
CFC records profit rise
Increase in income, profits and customer numbers for specialist underwriting agency.
Catlin Group reports increased GWP and profit
London underwriting hub saw decline in GWP due to increased competition in wholesale market.
CII winners of inaugural Public Interest Awards announced
Insurance Age’s Professionalism campaign wins best campaign in the public interest for the trade press category.
Former Bupa man named as Towergate Direct CEO
It follows consolidator's announcement last autumn to split its retail division into two units.