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MetLife : two-fifths have suffered redundancy or long-term illness at work
More than two-fifths of employees have been made redundant or suffered long-term ill health during their working life, new research from MetLife shows.
The nationwide...
London Market anticipates support from launch of IPG UK
The International Programs Group (IPG), a highly reputed third party administrator (TPA), servicing the Lloyd’s market in Canada is pleased to announce the opening...
Aviva : strategic review planned after CEO quits
British insurer Aviva on Thursday said it planned a strategic review of all its businesses and to strengthen its capital base after the recent...
Charter UK : Why is the Ministry of Justice not being clear about claims management companies?
Paul Clark CEO of Charter UK, a provider of enterprise complaint and feedback management software working closely with the banks comments on the fact...
BIBA must continue to adapt and improve in order to be a leading UK trade association in the 21st Century
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Deloittes to conduct a strategic review, and has warned brokers about political pressure in Europe for...
Sterling : brokers remain positive despite recession
Sterling Insurance can reveal that over 60% of brokers are confident about their overall business growth prospects for the next 12 months despite the...
Aqua : enters commercial market at BIBA 2012 to build on HNW success
Aqua Underwriting has announced the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products exclusively for brokers. Aqua’s first commercial products and schemes have...
Coverbox : cost of accidents could be slashed by billions of pounds
Mobile phone dating apps, £50 satnavs and council bin lorries have more highly-adopted data collection and tracking technology than around 90% of the vehicle...
Insurance sector could save billions by tackling fraud
At a time when insurers are under greater pressure than ever to deliver value for money for their shareholders, a report published today by...
Evolution and Beazley team up in underwriting and distribution partnership
Broker only commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has entered into an exclusive underwriting and distribution partnership with the Beazley Group.
Under the terms of the...
AON : Guernsey continues to lead as Europe’s captive insurance domicile of choice
Aon Insurance Managers (Guernsey) Limited recently hosted the second Captive and Insurance Master Class in London.
According to Aon, Guernsey’s decision not to apply for...
Joint Committee of ESAs launches public consultation on the FICOD review
The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) is launching a three‘month public consultation on the proposed response to the...
Casualty & General : first representative office in London
Casualty & General Insurance Company (Europe), the Gibraltar-based specialist in liability cover, has opened a representative office in London as part of its plan...
Lloyds TSB : English regions stumble into second quarter
April witnessed a reversal of the English regional growth upturn seen in the previous month, according to the Lloyds TSB regional Purchasing Managers' Index(PMI),...
Fitch Ratings : Solvency II may erode corporate pensions progress
Even in a watered-down form the potential application of Solvency II to European occupational pensions could have a significant negative impact on corporate cash...
BIBA : the European Commission could enforce mandatory commission disclosure by 2019
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is warning brokers that the revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) could result in both mandatory disclosure...
What to look out for in the travel market in 2012
As Chairman of the Association of Travel Insurance Intermediaries (ATII), I was recently asked to present an outlook on the travel insurance market for...
Xchanging : Best Business Continuity Approach of the Year
Xchanging, the business process and technology services provider and integrator, has won the 2012 StrategicRISK Best Business Continuity Approach of the Year. The Award...
FSA : Recovery and Resolution Plan (RRP) update
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a feedback statement setting out the approach being taken by the FSA to ensure firms develop appropriate...
AXA Real Estate : 2011-2012 Sustainable Development Report
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers is pleased to announce the publication of its 2011-2012 Sustainable Development Report.
The report explores AXA Real Estate's three key...
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