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LSE study warns that Flood Re is "unsustainable"
The Flood Re agreement struck between the government and insurers is at risk of being "unsustainable", a study has warned.
Former Brit supremo Douetil unveiled as BMS group CEO
BMS Associates has unveiled former Brit head Dane Douetil as its new group chief executive officer (CEO).
Markel launches cyber risk offering
Markel International has launched a privacy, data-breach and electronic risks (PDE) offering for professional services firms in the UK.
SSP appoints Swinton's Cassidy as e-trading director
SSP has appointed Paul Cassidy as director of its e-trading division.
Brokers round on Aviva for "swingeing" approach to fleet
Aviva has been criticised by brokers for assuming a "broad-brush approach" to its commercial fleet business and cutting profitable lines.
Profits up at Amlin UK
Amlin UK has reported a profit on operating activities of £7.6m for the first half of 2013, up from £5m in the same period of 2012.
Goldhawk departs HCC
HCC senior underwriter Robert Goldhawk has left the insurer, Insurance Age can reveal.
LV replaces Zurich as sole provider for Caravanwise
LV Broker has been appointed as sole insurance provider for specialist broker Caravanwise.
PIA promotes two to share MD role
Professional Insurance Agents, the Eastbourne-based broker, has appointed two employees to share the role of managing director.
Flash-for-crash warning for motorists
Accident investigation firm APU has warned motorists of a new tactic being employed by criminals running ‘crash for cash’ fraud rings.
Zurich's Steve Lewis calls for better underwriting discipline across the market
Steve Lewis, CEO of Zurich’s UK general insurance (GI) business, has stated that he is “extremely pleased” with the provider’s results for the first six months of 2013.
Aon and QBE aim to snap up more solicitors' PI business after XL withdrawal
Aon Risk Solutions has extended its exclusive arrangement with QBE Insurance (Europe) for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) to include one to three partner firms.
Powerplace makes twin regional appointments
PowerPlace has made a double appointment to expand its business development team.
Xbroker unveils new senior fleet underwriter
Niche commercial underwriting specialist Xbroker has snapped up David Grimsey as senior fleet underwriter.
Zurich UK GI sees £20m GWP drop while profit and COR improve
Zurich UK’s general insurance (GI) business has reported a £20m drop in gross written premium (GWP) for the six months to June 2013.
Sterling moves for former Aviva account manager
Sterling Insurance has named former Aviva account manager Gerard Hamilton as regional development manager for Scotland.
What The Papers Say: August 2013
Former editor Martin Friel joins the Insurance Age panel this month to review the past month’s stories in general insurance broking.
Aon names former JLT man as Bristol office director
Aon Risk Solutions has unveiled former JLT man Bill Sulman as public sector director for its Bristol office.
Farr extends three-year contract with homes provider
Social housing risk specialist Farr Insurance has secured a three-year contract extension worth some £340,000 to provide cover for Worcester Community Housing.
Insurecom sale was a "customer-centric" deal
Insurecom's sale to US partner Applied Systems has been described by the UK firm's new vice president as a "customer-centric" deal.
Higos brings Hann on board for schemes
Higos Insurance Services has appointed Ralph Hann as schemes manager from UK General where he held the same role.
Insurecom bought by US partner Applied Systems
Insurecom has been bought by US-based partner and fellow software company Applied Systems, Insurance Age can reveal.
Bluefin appoints ex-Biba boss Galbraith
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed former boss of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Eric Galbraith.
Ecclesiastical achieves chartered status
Ecclesiastical has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for its UK operations.