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Post magazine - 24 May 2012
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23 May 2012 
View from the top: Providing a hassle-free service
Brokers and insurers that can't keep pace with the expectations uplift will lose business, says David Greaves.
Insurer |
22 May 2012
Opening the Takaful market
Initial forays into the Takaful market in the UK have so far met with failure. Despite this, there is still a conviction that a relevant Takaful market exists.
Insurer |
22 May 2012
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
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Insurance broker Jelf was among the most active recruiters this week, launching a four-strong affinities and schemes team and adding two new staff to its recently opened office in London.
Insurer |
22 May 2012
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BIBA 2012: Lloyd's vows to build up SME business
Lloyd's has revealed potential plans to hold regional broking events outside London next year in a bid to build on the 5% growth achieved in its small and medium size book of business last year.
Reinsurance |
16 May 2012
Benign weather and rate rises result in record reported profits for insurers
Insurers have reaped the rewards of benign weather and rate rises in catastrophe hit regions, but analysts warn the worst could be yet to come.
Insurer |
15 May 2012
NIG's Moakes targets East Anglia brokers
Commercial insurer NIG is continuing to bolster its regional offices, recruiting Gill Moakes, pictured, from broker Scrutton Bland to be senior business development manager covering East Anglia.
Insurer |
14 May 2012
Proposals for standardised contract law spark debate among UK insurers
Industry leaders have vowed to keep a close eye on EU proposals to harmonise insurance contract law across the continent, amid concerns that brokers could face policy wording headaches.
Insurer |
08 May 2012
Post Broking Supplement: The big issues for brokers
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference looming, brokers are warming up for the networking event of the year and their best opportunity to thrash out market issues. Post caught up with some of the biggest hitting national players...
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08 May 2012
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First Recovery teams up with Composite Legal Expenses
Disaster recovery company First Recovery, in association with Composite Legal Expenses, is set to launch what it says is a "unique" insurance policy at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Insurer |
01 May 2012
QBE highlights dangers of slack fraud control at UK firms
Businesses have failed to update their anti-fraud procedures, despite one in five suffering fraud in the past 12 months, says insurer.
Insurer |
24 Apr 2012
Poole-based broker Alan & Thomas snaps up aviation specialist
Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has acquired specialist aviation, SME and personal insurance broker Emery Little.
Insurer |
18 Apr 2012
View from the top: Business continuity needed for SMEs
Only 39% of SMEs have business interruption cover in place.
Insurer |
17 Apr 2012
QBE move for Brit secures broker backing as deal doubles regional GWP
Acquiring Brit UK's renewal rights is Australian insurer QBE's biggest UK deal in more than 10 years, and signifies its commitment to becoming a major player in the regional broker market insuring SMEs.
Insurer |
10 Apr 2012
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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
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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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.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
CII encourages apprenticeships with new guide
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24 May 2012 
Nationwide slams CMCs as PPI wipes £103m from balance sheet
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24 May 2012
Experian joins forces with Transactor
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24 May 2012
Suspected bogus broker arrested
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24 May 2012
Mapfre appoints Midlands boss
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24 May 2012
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...