Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has appointed David Bangs as the head of Gallagher Re APAC UK and Robin Swindell as an administrative officer. Bangs started his career at Willis Re in London in 2005 and then expended the past…
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Aviva Extends Non-Standard Engine Coalition With Lucida Group
Aviva has renewed its treaty with Lucida Group, which will provide non-standard motor insurance for personal lines customers for an extra three years. This follows a successful 12-month pilot program with Right Choice Insurance Brokers (RCIB), a Romford-based specialist non-standard…
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Optio To Ascertain Dubai MGA And Broking Industries
Specialty MGA firm Optio Group has announced that it will ascertain MGA and reinsurance broking businesses in Dubai, subject to final permissions from UAE regulatory authorities. Optio expects both operations to be operational by the start of 2023, with an…
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HDI Global SE Unveils Modern Governors And Hierarchy
HDI Global SE has announced new team roles as part of the insurer’s “underwriting transformation” activities. Changes include bringing together the company’s portfolio steering teams in property lines. Overseeing the centralized department is Dr. Carsten Schulte, who is taking over…
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FCA Outlines Goals For The Insurance Industry Amid The CostOf-Living Disaster
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to chief executives in the insurance industry to ensure that customers are protected against harm as the UK continues to deal with the increased cost of living. In his ‘Dear CEO’ letter, FCA…
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MIB Unveils New Aged Administration Line-Up
In response to several manager departures, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has made a sequel of senior leadership nominations and has created two new positions. James Dalton has been thumped to serve as chief services officer, to help make a…
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Crawford & Company Inaugurates New UK Donation
Claims management giant Crawford & Company has launched “Zero to Landfill,” a UK policy constructed to promote sustainable soil supervision following a polluting occurrence. “Organizations must deal with the standard ‘direct to landfill’ approach for dealing with contaminated soil,” said…
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The Insurance Charities Phrases New Chair
Trustee Josh Birkenfeld has been appointed as board chair of The Insurance Charities. “With the challenges presented by the rising cost-of-living showing no sign of improving, I think our friendship is more relevant than ever,” stated Birkenfeld, who succeeds John…
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Fidelis Insurance Broadens ESG-led Underwriting Actions
Fidelis Insurance Holdings is enforcing extended underwriting guidelines that include new fossil fuel regulations as part of the company’s sustainability obligation. “The insurance industry has a hugely important role to play in clasping companies to account and making changes happen…
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WTW Introduces Airport Risk Index
WTW and the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Risk Studies has declared the launch of the Airport Risk Index (ARI), which will allow the world’s terminals to introduce new risk profiling methods to enhance their resilience planning. The ARI was…
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