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The ratings agency said companies focused on growing business in Gulf Coast states, however, would face a “key test” as claims materialised.

Maria Borrego joins from QBE, where she was Europe deputy underwriting manager and head of financial lines.

Marie McCutcheon joins from TT Club Mutual Insurance, where she held the role of process consultant.

The hurricane has led to a “surge” in insurance claims related to floods, according to the IBC.

CFC developed and employed the lenders carbon-credit insurance policy with Standard Chartered Bank.

Kristof De Bremme will relocate from London to Brussels, reporting to Europe CEO Christos Adamantiadis.

A Mansfield opticians is hosting a fundraising event on Tuesday 15 October to raise money for a local charity in memory of store director, Imogen Hoyle.

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Optical staff from Specsavers spent time volunteering to give free eye tests and advice to people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham at a special Crisis at Christmas eye care clinic.

An opticians in Dudley offered eye care advice to the community at a local Christmas fayre on Saturday.