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'Signposting' agreement has not worked, says Age UK
The 'signposting' agreement introduced by the Association of British Insurers in April is not working effectively, according to a leading age charity.
NHBC names Mike Quinton as CEO
Mike Quinton has been appointed chief executive of the National House Building Council.
Fraudsters brought to book after investigations by Hill Dickinson unit
Fraud unit bosses at Hill Dickinson have revealed that of the 298 suspected organised motor fraud ring claims they have investigated this year 167 have been rejected as proven fraud.
Analysts reiterate 'buy' recommendation after 'excellent' H1 for Gable
Gable Holdings has this morning reported a 26% increase in gross written premium of £15.4m in the first half of 2012, in a set of results that also show a 55% rise in pre-tax profit to £3.2m.
Covea's Reader makes jobs cut pledge
The merger between MMA and Provident will not result in mass redundancies, chief executive of the newly created Covea Insurance James Reader has told Post.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Customer loyalty - At your service
Firms are increasingly turning to customer loyalty metrics to help understand customer needs, improve services and increase retention rates.
Reinsurers look to underwriting results as investment yields fall
The investment returns achieved by reinsurers have fallen significantly during 2012 as Eurozone fears drive a flight to higher grade securities perceived as less risky, according to Guy Carpenter.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
Broker Network and Countrywide recruit insurer director
Towergate subsidiaries Broker Network and Countrywide have appointed Keychoice's head of underwriting as insurer director.
Lloyds TSB tops GI complaints list
Lloyds TSB Bank received the highest number of complaints regarding general insurance and pure protection products in the first half of the year.
Liability insurance buying on the rise for EMEA firms
Companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa are buying higher levels of liability insurance as fears increase over possible claims during the economic downturn.
Economic downturn driving liability demand
Demand for higher levels of liability insurance has surged across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to Marsh.
PPI complaints increase 129% in H1 2012
Financial Services Authority data has revealed that payment protection insurance has helped push up the number of complaints to financial services firms by 59% to 3.58 million in the first half of the this year.
Biba and Cabinet Office launch survival guide for SMEs
Under the title 'Business Continuity for Dummies', Biba’s SME survival guide includes a chapter focused on insurance and explains the benefits of using an insurance broker.
Expertise in action: Q&A with Zurich's head of SME
As the online economy continues to grow, businesses face an ever expanding array of threats that could destabilise day-to-day operations.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Interview with Amanda Blanc
Amanda Blanc saw her move to Axa as a chance to test herself, and it is a mission she continues to revel in.
Market moves: All change at Mondial Assistance as firm prepares for Allianz rebrand
Preparing for life under the Allianz Global Assistance banner, Mondial Assistance was the busiest firm in the recruitment sector this week.
SMEs: A web of complexity
UK companies are quick to take advantage of technological advances to create new business opportunities, and the industry must get up to speed with the many and varied risks this brings.
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
View from the top: Opportunity continues to knock
Towergate is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month, leading Mark Hodges to think about how much the industry has changed in the firm's corporate lifetime.
View from the top: The global solution
Insurers, brokers and clients must work together to meet the compliance demands of a global market, says Barbara Chandler.
AJG deepens public sector play with Acumus buy
AJ Gallagher International has grown its UK public sector business to more than £150m gross written premium with the acquisition of Chelmsford-based housing specialist Acumus.
Bluefin ponders acquisitions after publishing positive 2011 results
Bluefin has "plenty of cash washing around" should it decide to make an acquisition, according to chief executive Stuart Reid.