Insurer

Insurers and policyholders could face increased costs following a European Court of Justice decision that claims handling should not be exempt from VAT.

Another increase in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) will be a double blow for business at a time when the UK economy faces a ‘cocktail of threats' the ABI warned today.

After four years as CEO, Swiss Re's Michel Liès will step down on 1 July with reinsurance head Christian Mumenthaler named as his replacement.

How will millennials engage with the financial services such as mutuals and how should we engage with them? CS Healthcare's Russell Stephens discusses the way forward using a recent study.

Zurich UK Life has announced the appointment of Helen Pickford as chief financial officer (CFO).

Frank O'Neill has been appointed the CEO of Swiss Re UK & Ireland starting from 1 February 2016.

Sian Fisher ACII has been appointed as CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Zurich has confirmed proposals to cut up to 440 jobs in its UK general insurance business as part of a programme to reduce costs in the organisation and simplify its operating structure.

Wesleyan has made Vicki Wentworth its new chief customer and strategy officer, a new executive management position reporting to the group chief executive.

Representatives from the insurance sector will be attending the political conference season to discuss the issues facing the industry, such as the upcoming increase in Insurance Premium Tax and trying to ensure that compensation payouts are not swallowed...