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Post magazine - 24 May 2012

The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.

Insurer | 23 May 2012 secure

Post magazine cover 24 May 2012
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IAG mulls Equity Red Star sale as experts debate motor future at Lloyd's

With Insurance Australia Group toying with the idea of selling the largest Lloyd's motor underwriter Equity Red Star, and aggregators controlling more power in this area, the days of motor in the Lloyd's market could well be numbered.

Lloyd's/London | 22 May 2012 secure

Road to success

Communicating Change: Preparing to be purchased

Groupama UK and its broker subsidiaries were put up for sale in January. How has its management communicated the process to ensure that positive commercial momentum is maintained?

Insurer | 22 May 2012 secure

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Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures

Three former Towergate e-trading bosses revealed this month that they are forging ahead with two separate online start-ups. While this signals increasing interest and activity in the market, it leaves a question mark over the future of Towergate's...

Insurer | 22 May 2012 secure

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Penny Black's Insurance Week

Handbags at dawn at the Biba conference

Insurer | 22 May 2012 secure

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Aviva shareholder meeting

Will Aviva's composite model help deliver increased shareholder value?

Aviva's high-profile boardroom bloodbath, which saw much-derided chief executive Andrew Moss ousted by angry shareholders, has laid bare the composite insurer's trading model.

Insurer | 15 May 2012 secure

Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans

Friend or Foe: Q&A with Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans

Steve Evans has spent four years bringing the activities of rate surveyor Autofocus to light, making him an unpopular figure in insurance circles.

Insurer | 15 May 2012 secure

Groupama MD Laurent Matras

View from the top: Don't stagnate, innovate

Insurance firms need to loosen the leash and give employees the space to be creative, says Laurent Matras.

Insurer | 15 May 2012 secure

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Sky adds Groupama non-standard motor

Groupama is to underwrite cover for modified, prestige and performance cars for specialist broker Sky Insurance Services Group.

Insurer | 14 May 2012 secure

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NFU and Ageas pay Accident Exchange undisclosed settlements

NFU Mutual and Ageas have reached settlement agreements with credit hirer Accident Exchange over their use of Autofocus evidence.

Insurer | 09 May 2012 secure

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RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice

The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.

Insurer | 08 May 2012 secure

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View from the top: Fixing fees to fight fraud

Success depends on simultaneous change in insurer culture and claims handling philosophy, says Karl Parr

Insurer | 01 May 2012 secure

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Groupama goes dynamic on Open GI

Groupama is providing brokers with dynamic pricing on its motor quote engine through Open GI.

Insurer | 30 Apr 2012 secure

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Market moves: Ace makes four top appointments

While Aviva stole the headlines with a restructuring of its management team, Ace led a similar revamp in the recruitment sector this week.

Insurer | 24 Apr 2012 secure

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Groupama ties up deal with motor broker Adrian Flux

Groupama has announced a deal today under which the group will underwrite a new non-standard motor insurance scheme for specialised motor broker Adrian Flux.

Insurer | 23 Apr 2012 secure

Comment

Lynn Rouse

Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest

This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...

Interview

JLT chief executive Dominic Burke

Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer

Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...

View from the top

David Reed

View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains

Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...

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Pitney Bowes 2012 Insurance Industry Report

2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business

To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.

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