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Aviva grows consumer protection with enhanced annuity offering

Aviva is improving its annuity offering as part of its calls to industry within the Rethinking Retirement Report 2013, by extending its guarantees and offering an increased value protection period.

AIG to buy Aurec’s interest in AIG Israel

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has reached an agreement with Aurec Gold Investments Limited (Aurec) to acquire Aurec’s 49.99% interest in AIG Israel Insurance Company Ltd. (AIG Israel).

Capital BlueCross implements TriZetto’s integrated software solution

Capital BlueCross, a US-based health insurer, has implemented TriZetto Corporation’s integrated software and services solution, to enhance its already existed claims-processing unit.

Western & Southern Financial selects CallidusCloud to manage incentive compensation process

Western & Southern Financial Group, a US-based financial services organization, has deployed CallidusCloud’s Commissions to manage the incentive compensation process for its wholesalers.

Willis Group deputy chairman to step down

Willis Group Holdings plc has said that Martin Sullivan, the firm’s deputy chairman and chairman and CEO of the Willis Global Solutions unit, will step down in May 2013, after a transition, to pursue other interests.

Ironshore acquires Excess Risk Reinsurance

Ironshore Inc., a Bermuda-based property and casualty insurance provider, has acquired Excess Risk Reinsurance (ERR), Inc., a managing general underwriter that specializes in the employer stop loss insurance sector.

HVAC Investigators launches iCheck desktop review service to P&C insurance carriers

HVAC Investigators (HVACi), a US-based provider of insurance carriers with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) damage assessments, has launched their iCheck desktop review service to property and casualty (P&C) insurance carriers across the nation.

State Compensation Insurance names COO

The State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund), a US-based workers’ compensation insurer, has named Beatriz Sanchez as its chief operating officer (COO).

Neace Lukens appoints new senior vice president

Neace Lukens, Inc., part of AssuredPartners, Inc., has appointed Doug Gordon as its senior vice president.

XL Group to open office in Manchester, UK

XL Group plc, an Ireland-based insurance and reinsurance firm, has said that it will open an office in Manchester, UK, to grow its business with middle market clients and brokers.