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Budget 2012: Local authorities to receive support amid risk concerns
Zurich Municipal’s director of public services has played down fears of deteriorating risks within “overstretched” local authorities following claims that roads across the UK are in need of a £10bn upgrade.
Application fraud: deliberate use of inaccurate information on the rise
The number of opportunistic fraudsters has rocketed with the use of aggregator sites, as some customers deliberately provide inaccurate information in an attempt to get cheaper premiums.
Budget 2012: No nasty surprises for insurers as firms wait on Finance Bill
The insurance-specific measures announced in George Osborne's budget speech have been branded "wholly expected" by Deloitte insurance tax leader Anne Hamilton.
Budget 2012: Red tape reductions expected to enhance SME growth
Zurich SME boss Richard Coleman has praised the Chancellor's budget announcement concerning a consultation on how small business with turnover of up to £77 000 pay tax.
Budget 2012: More insurers to target UK move, claims PwC
The insurance implications of this afternoon's budget could result in an influx of international insurers moving to the UK over the coming 12 months, according to PwC insurance tax leader Colin Graham.
Post magazine – 22 March 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Budget 2012: ABI director general welcomes corporation tax cuts
The director general of the Association of British Insurers has "strongly welcomed" Chancellor George Osborne's promise to create a more competitive corporate tax regime in Britain by cutting corporation tax to 24%.
Andrew Holman targets steady international growth
Plans to expand the international book at John Holman & Sons are underway, with two more deals expected to be added to that of the non-marine business acquired from London Market Insurance Brokers.
Claims Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Insurers RSA and Sterling lead the way in nominations for the 2012 Claims Awards with three each.
Imperial Consultants announces double flooring appointment
Imperial Consultants has today announced the appointment of Suzanne Armstrong, who will join the firm as strategy manager with a view to heading up the independent flooring validation offering.
Reports name ex-Aviva director Biggs as possible Direct Line chairman
Former Aviva director Mike Biggs has been offered the coveted role of Direct Line Group chairman by bosses at RBS, according to reports this morning.
Oval boss Blanc dismisses Gallagher bid speculation
Incoming Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has poured cold water on rumours that his firm would be receptive to a possible buy-out approach from Gallagher Heath.
Build Assure launches latent defects product
Federation of Master Builders subsidiary Build Assure has today launched a new insurance product which protects its members and general developers against loss arising from latent defects in new build properties.
Oval shake up sees Blanc take CEO role from Hodson while Herdman leaves
Broker consolidator Oval has confirmed that Peter Blanc will take over from Phillip Hodson as group chief executive.
Giles MD Lyons "on leave"
Sarah Lyons, managing director of Giles, is on leave while the company addresses "contractual issues".
Jelf Clarke Roxburgh promotes Sherwood
Broker Jelf Clarke Roxburgh has promoted Peter Sherwood to regional sales director for the Midlands.
Flood insurance uncertainty to hit homeowners within four months
The British Property Federation is calling for urgent action to create a new settlement between government and insurers amid fears that homeowners and businesses will face excessively expensive insurance premiums within just four months.
Iprism and Durell team up to offer back-office broker platform
Bosses at Iprism and Durell Software have joined forces to launch a combined electronic trading and back-office broker platform.
Holman's snaps up LMIB business in international push
Independent Lloyd's broker John Holman & Sons has acquired the non-marine business of London Market Insurance Brokers in a bid to boost its international book.
Meet & Tweet: Chris Sime, RSA - Today 1pm
Ever read a profile interview and wished you'd had the opportunity to put your own question to the person in the hot seat? Well, now's your chance – provided you can contain your query to 140 characters.
Besso aims for wider share ownership as it buys 15% for key managers
Besso Insurance Group has exercised a share buy-back right giving the management team 70% of the Lloyd's broker.
Groupama sale has had "a lot of interest"
Speaking following the publication of Groupama's results for the year end 2011, UK chief executive Francois-Xavier Boisseau admitted that the situation in commercial fleet is "beyond bearable".
JLT warns against buying cheap nuclear build insurance
Speaking at the European Nuclear Forum in Brussels today, JLT's Global Nuclear Practice Group warned consumers of the risk of buying nuclear new build insurance cheaply and ultimately paying for insurance twice.
Ex-Kiln Bermuda CEO Haynes handed non-exec role at Tysers
Lloyd's broker Tysers has today announced the appointment of finance expert Peter Haynes as a non-executive director.