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Trade body urges cut in ‘exorbitant’ costs

Despite the recent period of geo-political turmoil, many economies are presenting increased growth opportunities for global energy firms, claims Marsh. On its latest Political Risk Map, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Thailand, Turkey and Uruguay are highlighted …

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Motor insurer 1st Central has announced a partnership with Keycare to help protect UK motorists against the rising cost of replacing keys. Replacing keys can cost a small fortune, with electronically programmed keys sometimes costing £1,000 or even more to …

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Chester-based firm went into administration earlier this week

Software house says users will reap benefits in motor

Specialist insurer anticipates “improved pricing environment”

Willis warned backtracking on controversial payments will unsettle risk managers; campaign website down but YouTube site still up

Emmanuel Kenning – Insurance Age HCC Insurance Holdings has reported a fall in net earnings in 2011 to $255m (2010: £162.3m) with a deterioration in its combined operating ratio to 90.8% from 84.6% the previous year. HCC Insurance Holdings has …

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Bank received 122,992 complaints in the second half od the year

The current network arena is unsustainable, according to Alec Finch

Suncorp defies tough global economy and natural catastrophes to notch up big bounce in profits

Emmanuel Kenning – Insurance Age Ageas Insurance has confirmed it recorded a combined operating ratio (COR) of 110.9% in commercial lines business for the year ended 31 December 2011. Ageas Insurance has confirmed it recorded a combined operating ratio (COR) …

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Petition has 28,600 signatures and counting

Despite the recent period of geo-political turmoil, many economies are presenting increased growth opportunities for global energy firms, claims Marsh. On its latest Political Risk Map, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Thailand, Turkey and Uruguay are highlighted …

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Kielty now heads up Aon corporate across three branches

The House of Commons Justice Committee is calling for new legislation to help families when someone goes missing. MPs want a “presumption of death act”, modelled on existing legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland, to clarify the legal position of …

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Rates could be uncompetitive if state fixes premiums

Promotion at motorcycle insurance broker

Broker boss Janice Deakin promises Aviva will fight off SME-hungry rivals with enhanced service to brokers

Martin Friel – Insurance Age RSA’s commercial chief has confirmed that he will pull out from product lines that are not working for the insurer as he continues his revamp of RSA’s commercial book. RSA’s commercial chief has confirmed that …

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Deal estimated to be worth $1bn

Inflationary pressures of 2010 and 2011 appear to be easing

Regulator is demanding the insurer begin a retrospective review with possible compensation payouts

Riverbourne Group in administration as reports circulate that up to nine brokers are interested in acquiring the business

Aviva broker boss Janice Deakin promises to fight off SME hungry rivals with enhanced service to brokers

CNA Insurance Company Limited has announced the appointment of John Taylor as the firm’s new chief underwriting officer, with immediate effect. In his newly created position Taylor will be directly responsible to CNA Europe Chief Executive Officer John Hennessy. Taylor …

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Dancas Insurance Brokers signs with Pepper

Network has appointed David Gayton from Powerplace

Deal estimated to be worth $1bn

Aviva has revamped its support to advisers to help them overcome barriers in selling family protection. The insurer wants advisers to emotionally engage with consumers by focusing on the positive aspects of family life and opening up conversations around “What …

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The UK’s pensions providers need to find new ways for people to top up and manage their pension payments, according to research from Friends Life. A study for Friends by the Future Foundation indicates that millions of Britons are keen …

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With one in ten motorists regularly stressed behind the wheel, AXA has been looking into soothing techniques. According to the insurer’s research, having a cuppa topped the motorist’s stress-busting list but is hardly an option when stuck in a traffic …

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Ageas UK has reported its financial result for the year ended 31 December 2011, including pre-tax profits of £105m. This compares with a pre-tax loss of £24.8m the firm incurred during the previous year, a loss the firm attributed to …

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Taylor to oversee underwriting across European lines

Justin Gott takes up new role

Broker says deal could save drivers up to 50%

Emmanuel Kenning – Insurance Age CNA Insurance has appointed John Taylor to the newly-created role of chief underwriting officer. CNA Insurance has appointed John Taylor to the newly-created role of chief underwriting officer.

Emmanuel Kenning – Insurance Age Hiscox has announced the promotion of Justin Gott to the position of head of art and private client, Hiscox UK and Ireland. Hiscox has announced the promotion of Justin Gott to the position of head …

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Caitlin Morrison – Insurance Age UK consumers are twice as likely to switch insurance provider as their mainland European counterparts, according to a survey conducted by Ernst & Young. UK consumers are twice as likely to switch insurance provider as …

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Emmanuel Kenning – Insurance Age Barry Smith, chief executive of Ageas UK, has described himself as “very pleased” with the step change from loss to profit at the insurer but admitted he was not confident of seeing any commercial market …

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‘Positive first steps,’ according to Niemczewski

Bank to claw back up to £2m in bonus pay-outs

Jason Howard to head new facultative and wholesale business

QBE bringing together casualty international and professional and financial lines teams

Insurer posts £105m profit, 99.9% combined ratio and £2bn revenue

Martin Friel – Insurance Age Ageas has reported a huge boost in both gross written premiums (GWP) and profit for 2011 as the insurer’s Tesco deal begins to pay dividends. Ageas has reported a huge boost in both gross written …

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Caitlin Morrison – Insurance Age QBE has combined its casualty international and professional and financial lines teams to form a new division led by David Harries. QBE has combined its casualty international and professional and financial lines teams to form …

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Emmanuel Kenning – Insurance Age David McMillan, chief executive officer UKGI at Aviva, has told Insurance Age he was as optimistic as he had ever been on reducing the cost of motor premiums following the outcome of last week’s insurance …

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Insurer posts £105m profit, 99.9% combined ratio and £2bn revenue

Insurer posts £105m profit, 99.9% combined ratio and £2bn revenue

‘Positive first steps,’ according to Niemczewski

Legal & General’s group critical illness cover now includes cover for aplastic anaemia, bacterial meningitis, cardiomyopathy, encephalitis and liver failure. In addition, the insurer has adjusted the survival period for most illnesses from 30 to 14 days and is increasing …

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Deutsche Bank says it has completed a €12 billion longevity swap with AEGON in a transaction that is the first of its kind because it is targeted directly to the capital markets. The deal therefore represent a step forward in …

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Legal & General’s group critical illness cover now includes cover for aplastic anaemia, bacterial meningitis, cardiomyopathy, encephalitis and liver failure. In addition, the insurer has adjusted the survival period for most illnesses from 30 to 14 days and is increasing …

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Legal & General’s group critical illness cover now includes cover for aplastic anaemia, bacterial meningitis, cardiomyopathy, encephalitis and liver failure. In addition, the insurer has adjusted the survival period for most illnesses from 30 to 14 days and is increasing …

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Legal & General’s group critical illness cover now includes cover for aplastic anaemia, bacterial meningitis, cardiomyopathy, encephalitis and liver failure. In addition, the insurer has adjusted the survival period for most illnesses from 30 to 14 days and is increasing …

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Legal & General’s group critical illness cover now includes cover for aplastic anaemia, bacterial meningitis, cardiomyopathy, encephalitis and liver failure. In addition, the insurer has adjusted the survival period for most illnesses from 30 to 14 days and is increasing …

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Legal & General’s group critical illness cover now includes cover for aplastic anaemia, bacterial meningitis, cardiomyopathy, encephalitis and liver failure. In addition, the insurer has adjusted the survival period for most illnesses from 30 to 14 days and is increasing …

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Legal & General’s group critical illness cover now includes cover for aplastic anaemia, bacterial meningitis, cardiomyopathy, encephalitis and liver failure. In addition, the insurer has adjusted the survival period for most illnesses from 30 to 14 days and is increasing …

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Miller has announced that it is bolstering its political risk, trade credit and political violence capabilities with the appointments of James Cunningham and Ewan Wauchope. Cunningham joins the firm from Marsh, and brings two decades of experience in the insurance …

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