Esure closes India centres
Esure has joined the growing list of insurers closing down their call centre operations in India, according to reports. Chairman Peter Wood cited poor service standards in the decision to shift the company's call centre operations back to the UK, some two years after setting up the centres.
First published on 12 February
Gamble returns to GAB
GAB Robins appointed David Gamble to the new position of director of Northern Ireland operations. The loss adjuster said Gamble, who returns to the company after a period of seven years, will assume responsibility for the delivery of adjusting services across all sectors.
First published on 12 February
Eco-liability warning
Companies must prepare for increased liabilities for environmental damage, which could result in huge costs, according to Chubb Insurance. The insurer said the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) includes new and unprecedented remediation requirements and financial liabilities if an operator causes environmental damage to protected habitats and species.
First published on 12 February
Climate supercomputer
The Willis Research Network has joined forces with a number of universities to use one of the world's most powerful supercomputers to help insurers understand
the occurrence of natural catastrophes in the face of climate change.
First published on 12 February
Beazley US property debut
Beazley Group is set to begin underwriting commercial property business on an admitted basis in the US. Mark Bernacki, who joined Beazley a year ago to lead the company's move in the admitted property market, will head the operation.
First published on 12 February
RTW sets up rehab teams
Independent rehabilitation provider RTW Plus appointed a team of rehabilitation co-ordinators to service new and existing insurer contracts.
First published on 12 February
