10 Sep 2010, London
Now in their 17th successful year, the UK Broker Awards are still the UK’s only broker-focused insurance industry awards, recognising both excellence and innovation in the UK broking sector. Each year these prestigious awards are open to FSA-registered UK general insurance intermediaries and appointed representatives, with entries judged by an independent panel of judges. They are stylishly presented at the ceremony to over 500 of the industry’s leading figures to celebrate the achievements of the top insurance brokers.
22 Sep 2010, London
Post is delighted to announce the launch of a flagship conference catering for the entire UK general insurance industry. Comprising a two-day programme of essential strategic content and a networking dinner, The British Insurance Summit 2010 will bring together insurers, brokers and service providers to hear from industry leading speakers and debate the issues affecting our industry as we emerge from the economic downturn. The agenda for this event will be thoroughly researched to reflect the most current, business critical issues facing us all in 2010 and beyond.
30 Sep 2010, London
Undetected fraud costs the insurance industry nearly £2bn a year, affecting both insurers’ profits and the premiums of innocent policyholders. Meanwhile, ABI research has revealed that up to 45% of consumers believe that low-level insurance fraud is acceptable. It is essential that we come together as an industry to prevent future fraudulent activity and ensure that existing perpetrators are appropriately sanctioned. With its industry-leading Fraud Management Briefing, Post offers a comprehensive range of insights into fraud trends, and an unparalleled forum in which to discuss solutions.
06 Oct 2010, London
As the economy begins to emerge from recession, broker managers must be able to instigate change and respond effectively to opportunities. Knowing where to take your business next, whilst complying with FSA regulation, is critical, and one bad decision could leave you straggling behind your competitors. Attendance at the PB Management Event is essential for anyone serious about ensuring their brokerage continues to thrive in the future. Bringing PB’s unique expertise in business intelligence for broker managers to a full-day conference, the Management Event will bring together brokers from all over the UK to network, debate and hear expert insights on broking, management and the future of business.
14 Oct 2010, London
The Claims Event will replace the Claims Club Annual Conference. It will provide a unique opportunity for suppliers to the claims fraternity to network with the claims industry . This business critical event consists of a series of keynote sessions, interactive workshops, panel debates and strategic roundtable discussions touching upon every aspect of the claims arena.
21 Oct 2010, London
Fraud is the top of the general insurance industry’s agenda in 2009, and the insurance industry and its partner suppliers and trade bodies have risen to the challenge of combating and preventing insurance fraud in all its guises. These awards recognise their efforts and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence.
10 Nov 2010, London
Post is pleased to announce the launch of the Strategic Technology Forum, an exclusive conference for the insurance industry’s key technology executives. As the leading publication for senior managers within insurance, Post is ideally placed to develop a conference programme in consultation with the sector’s most experienced and influential IT leaders, to ensure the forum meets real-world needs. Post’s inaugural Strategic Technology Forum will assemble an audience CIOs, CTOs and IT directors from major insurers and brokers operating in the UK market. These delegates will be hand-picked and will rank among the most senior technology professionals in the industry.
17 Nov 2010, London
Risk-pricing skill, understanding of clients’ needs and quality of service are all vital to insurers’ long-term success. Expert, professional, business-minded underwriters are the backbone of the industry. In recognition of this, Post Magazine is proud to introduce the Underwriting Service Awards, a new industry awards event rewarding excellence and achievement in underwriting.
10 Feb 2011, London
The Motor Claims Management Briefing remains the must attend event for those in motor insurance. This year’s agenda promises to tackle the key issues and looks set to be both extremely interesting and relevant. Key topics for discussion: • Effectively manage your third party claims and improve your business efficiency • Re-focus the issue of credit hire and its impact on the insurance industry • The effect of the Ministry of Justice and Lord Justice Jackson reviews on regulation and the cost of personal injury claims • What complaints are driving the need for improved customer service? • How are different organisations working together to reverse the trend in fraudulent claims?
24 Mar 2011, London
The internet remains the most popular way for customers to acquire personal lines insurance, with the vast majority completing their transactions entirely online. Commercial lines insurers and brokers now face the challenge of bringing their businesses up-to-date and online. Despite E-Business for commercial lines still being in its infancy new questions continue to arise over how to market and sell complex commercial products through the internet. Following on from last year’s highly successful event, E-Business Strategy will tackle those issues at the heart of the e-business arena in depth. Equally relevant to insurers and brokers, the event will focus on the part each one of us can play in bringing the insurance industry profitably online.
28 Apr 2011, London
Property Claims managers continue to face many challenges. Cost control, customer service, fire and weather related claims still dominate the area, and all have become more acute than ever. Despite a fall in volume, the cost of fire claims is still rising. Equally this winter has been hit by flooding, storms and most recently snow, which has cost the economy an estimated £690m a day. As the frequency and severity of these weather events increases, we will also be forced to confront environmental issues. The insurance industry has an opportunity to encourage the use of environmentally friendly materials and sustainable building repairs. But to what extent is it the insurer's responsibility to enforce these changes, and how can we evaluate the long term cost benefits for claims?
16 Jun 2011, London
Collaboration between the many parts of the subsidence chain is becoming stronger, with protocols for trees and drainage being put into place during 2008. But this is still a challenging area – from the technical complexities of subsidence claims to the relationships between insurers, loss adjusters, contractors and local authorities. The Subsidence Expo is an annual opportunity for all these parties to come together and discuss current and future developments in the sector through a range of focused, interactive workshops.
30 Jun 2011, London
This event will bring together the leading players in the affinity sector, both brand and insurer and will equip you with the vital information you need to ensure the success of your affinity business in 2010 and beyond.
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