Outsourcing
Capita insurance boss Greatorex to take over as group FD
Capita insurance and benefits services director Nick Greatorex will leave the role next month to take over as group finance director ahead of the departure of long-standing FD Gordon Hurst.
Quindell founder committed to pursuing legal action against Gotham
Quindell will continue to pursue legal action against Delaware-based research firm Gotham City, despite the difficulty given their US jurisdiction, executive chairman Rob Terry has confirmed.
Quindell urged to recruit insurance veterans following LSE listing failure
Analysts question firm’s lack of foresight after highly unusual listing refusal
Quindell hammers out detailed rejection of Gotham allegations
Quindell has issued a detailed repudiation of the “defamatory” allegations levelled at it by Gotham City’s research, including a staunch defence of its compliance with the Jackson reforms.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
Claims company Triton Global announces management changes
Claims organisation Triton Global has made multiple management changes in its claims administration outsourcing company DCS Global.
Ambant launches MGA support firm
Ambant, the Lloyd’s of London and international insurance market services company has launched MGA service provider Ambant Underwriting Services.
Brand analysis: Market Forces
Despite economic constraints, regulation, boardroom reshuffles and reputational issues – the outlook for insurance brands remains positive.
Premex Group reshuffles management team
Bolton-based Premex Group has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure.
Outsourcing: Need a hand?
While some in the insurance industry associate outsourcing with cutting jobs and costs, others are keen to extol its virtues. So when is it right to outsource, and how can it benefit the sector?
Capita puts insurance business up for sale
Outsourcing specialist Capita is preparing to offload its direct to customer insurance businesses following disappointing performance in the division, Post understands.
RSA extends outsourcing agreement wih Accenture
RSA has signed an extension with Accenture for its application outsourcing agreement for another five years to the end of 2020.
In Series: Claims: Problems shared
In a price-sensitive environment, can claims service with an emphasis on communication play a role in retaining customers?
Brit adopts Xchanging’s Fees Direct Plus
Xchanging, the business process, procurement and technology services provider has today announced Brit Insurance as a customer of its enhanced Fees Direct offering, Fees Direct Plus.
Aviva moves more UK roles to India after cutting 200 jobs in Manchester
Firm considering adding 100 offshore general insurance roles by end of next year.
Market Moves: MGAs make a raft of recruitments as broking is unusually placid
Exits and entries were once again high on the agenda this week as a number of managing general agents, including Argenta and UK General, unveiled a host of high-profile appointments. While the broking sector was uncharacteristically quiet, Mitsui…
Capita's Andrew Beer passes away
Andrew Beer, managing director of Capita Insurance Services’ corporate division, has passed away.
Dataforce names Validus' Dering as business development director
Outsourcing provider Dataforce has appointed David Dering as business development director to lead the growth of the company’s motor claims business.
Quindell prepares for full stock exchange listing
Quindell said it will be holding three "teach-ins" starting next Tuesday at its offices in Hampshire and London, in a bid to "provide a deeper understanding of the business".
Pay for Quindell executives more than doubles in 2012
The amount pocketed by Quindell Portfolio executive duo Rob Terry and Laurence Moorse more than doubled last year, according the outsourcer’s annual report.
London market's global needs drive innovation says Xchanging
Technological innovation is needed to ensure it is “as easy to do business in London as it is anywhere else”. This was the key message from Xchanging’s Services and Innovation Market Forum today.
Aviva pens seven year supplier contract with Innovation Group
Software solutions and outsourcing business the Innovation Group has signed a new contract with Aviva that will see the insurer supplied with the firm’s claims scoping and supplier management solution.
Capita and XL back Lloyd's-based Shariah-compliant start-up
A Shariah-compliant underwriting agency has been launched in the London market with the financial backing of Capita and the Bank of London & Middle East, and capacity provided by XL.
Long-serving staff hardest hit by Aviva’s latest round of job cuts
Aviva staff face renewed uncertainty following the insurer’s decision to axe 2000 jobs globally, eight months after 800 jobs were put at risk.