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Former KPMG insurance head named as RFIB non-exec
The former partner and head of general insurance at KPMG Insurance Mark Winlow has been named as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
Hiscox promotes from within for underwriting chief role
Hiscox has made three senior appointments across underwriting, claims and risk roles.
FCA chairman named
The government has appointed John Griffith-Jones as the non-executive chair designate of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Besso hires new non-exec director
Independent Lloyd’s broker Besso Insurance Group has appointed Tony Hulse as non-executive director.
Aviva makes senior underwriting appointments
Aviva has made four senior appointments to its underwriting, pricing and products team.
Brokers still pessimistic over commercial market
London Market KPMG survey predicts consolidation and rate hardening
Insurance industry needs to improve reputation, says ABI chief
The insurance industry has a key role to play in helping UK consumers manage their financial commitments, but first it needs to improve its reputation, ABI director general Otto Thoresen will say today at the ABI Biennial conference.
Developing business models to facilitate growth: the debate
If you missed the recent live webinar debating developing business models to facilitate growth - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
RSA looks within business for new personal lines chief
RSA has appointed former MD of More Than, Mark Christer, as managing director, UK personal lines.
RBS to restructure insurance arm ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is in the process of deciding who will act as an adviser on the restructure of its insurance division in preparation for selling the business.
Former CII president appointed FSCC chairman
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC), has announced the appointment of Trevor Matthews as chairman.
Reportage: A deserved reputation?
The legal expenses sector has acquired the reputation of being a bit of a bad apple. Liz McMahon examines whether this is justified.
Power Hour: A taxing issue
The Government's surprise IPT ruling has caused uproar among the broking community as concerns mount over the sharing of commercially sensitive information. Martin Friel reports
KPMG predicts reduction in "broker-friendly" personalities
Mark Winlow, UK head of general insurance at KPMG, says new personalities will change the character of the market in 2010
QBE puts personal lines motor book into runoff
Condemned slice of business accounts for 10% of overall motor book
The ugly truth
Fraudulent insurance claims are on the rise – fact – and this trend is set to continue. Jessica Pothering examines how the recession influences human behaviour and what action the insurance industry is taking
KPMG study offers two-way perspective on regulation
Respondents see threats and benefits of regulation
Zurich admits policyholder data loss a year later
Biba's Eric Galbraith 'disappointed' that Zurich did not keep him advised
Zurich data loss exposes 51,000 policyholders
The insurer is today contacting relevant brokers to ensure they are able to support customers