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Cooper Gay creates senior IT post
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC) has appointed Brent Kruger as its first group chief information officer.
Network Spotlight day seven: Ten’s Sharp seeks to avoid AR pitfalls
James Sharp, director at Ten Insurance Services, predicts that over time there will be more brokers in networks than outside and adds that he won’t say “that is necessarily a good thing”.
Riot claim period could be extended to 42 days
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has moved to reassure homeowners and businesses that claims for riot damage will be paid out and has urged the Home Secretary to extend the claims period to the police compensation scheme to 42 days.
More Than looks to Rias for new MD
More Than has announced the appointment of Janet Connor as its new managing director.
Loss adjuster pushes surge status to red as it copes with riot fallout
GAB Robins has announced that its surge status has moved to red after receiving a "considerable" number of claims following the London riots.
The jury's out on how much riots will hurt the insurance industry
With the estimated riot costs now standing at £750m, insurance experts are in conflict over how much the violent events which have dogged London, Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol will damage the insurance industry.
What the Papers Say - August 2011
In this month's What the Papers say, senior reporter at Insurance Age Liz McMahon, is joined by fellow senior reporter Emmanuel Kenning to discuss the latest top topics in insurance with principal of Bellingham Communications Ben Welsh.
Periodical payments for PI compensation set to rise following appeal case
A landmark court ruling may change the way in which the insurance industry pays out compensation to personal injury claimants.
Riots covered but claim extension unlikely, says Questgates
QuestGates has said that the local police authority has a legal responsibility to reimburse persons who sustain damage to property as the result of a riot under the Riot Damages Act 1886.
Concern as to whether industry will foot the bill for riots
Concern has been raised by brokers as to whether the events over the last few days in London, Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol will be officially classed as riots under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886.
Reich makes second acquisition in as many months
Reich Insurance has completed its second acquisition in two months, with the purchase of Glasgow-based Surenet Agency.
Allianz overhauls its motor repair network
Allianz Insurance has restructured its motor repair supplier moving to a consolidated supplier network structure consisting of nine regional repairer groups.
Network Spotlight day six: Confidence is growing, says Muir at 1 Answer Networks
In his Network Spotlight interview Paul Muir, managing director of 1 Answer Network, says that he sees an increase in the confidence of the personal lines network’s members.
Toba changes must not be taken out of context, says Cliff
Ageas has reacted to the media coverage following broker complaints over the recent amendments the insurer has made to its terms of business agreements (Toba).
Biba calls for more intrusive regulation of comparison sites
Comparison sites must be recognised by the regulator as more than just introducers, according to The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba).
PMI industry must change tack to avoid further consolidation, says Pruhealth
Pruhealth has slammed the unsustainable economics of the SME private medical insurance (PMI) market.
Chartis closes door on new solicitors' PI business
As the annual solicitors’ professional indemnity renewal date looms, the market leader, Chartis UK, has announced that it will not be writing any new business in this sector.
Join Allianz, Groupama, BMS, Novae, SSP, CII and Lancashire in signing up for the Insurance Cup
With the football leagues in England and Scotland now underway, there has never been a better time to think about dusting off the boots and signing up for The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Holt promoted to expand QBE's broker footprint across UK
QBE has promoted Judy Holt to the role of head of UK Broker Development with immediate effect.
Bluefin network members are vehemently independent, says Hopwood
David Hopwood points to member acquisition funding at Bluefin in day five of Network Spotlight.
Marketform hires new CFO
Marketform has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO), Paul Guiry, who replaces Roger Doubtfire on his retirement.
Insurers are flooded with escape of water claims
Nearly one in five claims made on buildings and contents insurance is for damage caused by escape of water, costing £2m every day, according to research from the Association of British Insurers.
Jack Straw to speak at Post claims event
Former Justice Secretary and outspoken critic of referral fees Jack Straw will address the annual Insurance Age’s sister title Post’s Claims Event on 12 October.
Keychoice makes series of hires to boost commercial growth
Keychoice Underwriting has made four appointments to its underwriting and business development teams as it targets further growth.