Post - 2011-01-06
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Postscript - 10 years ago: Aon to cut one tenth of UK staff
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Higos restructures to speed up decision making process
Higos has completed a reorganisation that aims to improve the broker's new business opportunities.
GTA changes to be discussed
Changes to the general terms of agreement between insurers and credit hire organisations could be discussed as early as next month after several companies expressed an interest in auditing the voluntary protocol.
Law report: Appeals rule out windfalls
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Comment - Part 36: All reward, no risk
A recent Court of Appeal case highlighted the issues of funding and cost recovery. Victoria Cargill reports on the outcome.
Queensland flood costs to exceed A$1bn
Floods in Queensland, already affecting an area the size of France and Germany, have been declared as the worst in the state's history by government officials.
View from the top: Ending whiplash woes
Whiplash claims are at the core of the spiralling cost of motor insurance and it is incumbent on insurers to get to grips with the problem.
Career development & CSR news: Groupama launches PMI customer service academy
Groupama Healthcare has launched a customer service academy aimed at improving employees' skills and widening opportunities for career progression.
Law report: Court of Appeal upholds school placement decision
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Adjusters in deal talks
Canadian loss adjuster SCM Insurance Services is on the lookout for more acquisition targets, in a bid to expand its presence in the UK market.
Website Review: Swinton
In the latest of its ongoing series for Post, web performance specialist Gomez casts a critical eye over Swinton's website.
Career development: Worry ahead for uk managers
The new year is traditionally a time for reflection on what has passed, and optimism about what lies ahead. No matter how tough the past 12 months, it is usually possible to muster some enthusiasm for the fresh start that January heralds.
Editor's comment: The foundations are laid
Looking back 12 months to the first leader column of last year, I mulled whether 2010 would be marked by a number of changes, not least a hardening of rates, more merger and acquisition activity and insurance IPOs.
Devitt eyes renewed affinity push after MBO from RBSI
Motorcycle broking specialist Devitt has targeted a return to the broader affinity market following its management buyout from Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
Career development & CSR: BGL Group donation boosts reach of Samaritans
The BGL Group has donated £15 000 to The Samaritans. The cash boost will directly support a project updating The Samaritans' contact systems, which will allow the charity to answer thousands more calls from people in emotional distress.
New FSA regime may boost D&O/PI take-up
The Financial Services Authority's tough enforcement stance could lead to an increase in demand for certain commercial insurance products, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain partner Jonathan Davies has claimed.
Postscript - five years ago: CII to close pension scheme
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Rackstraw joins WNS to spearhead property push
Motor claims handling specialist WNS Assistance has appointed Rok's former director of insurance services Arthur Rackstraw to spearhead its foray into the property sector.
Broking focus - Bribery Act: On the right side of the law
London market brokers transacting across international boundaries need to revisit their risk and compliance provision in the face of draconian new UK bribery legislation, reports Ralph Savage.
Penny Black's insurance week
While Penny amused herself over the festive break by taking in David Hasselhoff in pantomime, Crawford UK and Ireland CEO Benedict Burke took in the more rarefied and cultural surrounding of the National Theatre to watch Alan Ayckbourn's Season's…
Rise in claims push motor reinsurance rates up 50%
More severe claims frequency and an increase in periodical payment orders have contributed to UK motor reinsurance rates leaping by as much as 50% at the 1 January renewals on a rate-adjusted basis.
Big freeze results in more property claims
Property claims have become more serious and extensive this winter as a result of the freezing temperatures, according to Crawford & Company.
Cullum: CBE is testimony to all staff
Towergate's charity work is part of the company's "corporate DNA" according to founder and chairman Peter Cullum, who has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's New Year honours list.
Law report: Asbestosis ruling expedient on evidence needed
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Postbox: Checking cover levels is essential
I would like to comment on the recent online report that the chairman of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen is warning law firms against using uninsured legal costs advisers to draw up complex bills.
Former Xbridge boss Deacon plots online return with Primary
The former boss of online commercial insurance broker Xbridge Tony Deacon is poised to return to the market with a similar venture, after his new business received the regulatory green light just before Christmas.
XL expands
XL has expanded its professional liability offering for architects and engineers after commencing writing on Lloyd's paper.
Postscript – 50 years ago: Insurers face fresh flood claims
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Post Magazine – 6 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
People moves - 6 January 2011
Here are the people moves as featured in Post the issue dated 30 December 2010/6 January 2011.