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Brightside's "tough love" anti-fraud approach lifts profits
Brightside Group chief executive Arron Banks has cited the company's "tough love" anti-fraud prevention techniques as the reason for its 37% pre-tax profit boost.
Budget 2012 Video: spotlight on insurance
Incisive Media editorial director James Gosling spoke to Jonathan Evans MP about the effect of the 2012 Budget on the insurance industry.
Brightside launches clarion call against fraud
Bristol-based broker Brightside has issued a stark warning about fraud as it announced its ninth consecutive record year, with revenue up 21.5% to £80.4m (2010: £66.2m) and pre-tax profit up 34.7% to £13.6m (2010: £10.1m).
Beachcroft and Andersons eye cross-border services in joint venture
International law firm DAC Beachcroft and Andersons Solicitors have agreed a joint venture - DAC Beachcroft Scotland – which will come into effect from 3 September.
Crawford & Company hands Allcroft senior global markets role
Crawford & Company has named former Zurich Global Corporate executive board member Neil Allcroft as senior vice president of its global markets team.
RSA appoints Karen Myers as UK and western Europe HR director
RSA has confirmed the appointment of Karen Myers as HR director for the UK and western Europe, a role which will see her become a member of Adrian Brown's executive team.
CII and AMII develop health and protection insurance broker designation
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries and the Chartered Insurance Institute have agreed specific membership designation for health insurance and protection intermediaries - Cert CII (Health and Protection).
Allanfield expands real estate team
Property insurance broker Allanfield has named Paul Leader, left in phot, and Paul Williams, right, as managing directors of companies in the Allanfield group.
Market moves: UK General and Towergate lead the pack
Insurer UK General and broker Towergate were the main movers and shakers this week, appointing a new chief operating officer and director of group mergers and acquisitions respectively.
Bloodstock insurance: a breed apart
Recent horse sales in Newmarket and Kentucky, and last week's Cheltenham festival, have brought bloodstock insurance back into the limelight
Customer service: Brand reputation and the power of social media
Poor customer service in the social media age can be terrible for a firm's reputation, especially in the ultimate grudge purchase: motor insurance.
Application fraud: prevention is better than cure
The industry is beginning to tackle fraud at the application stage, effectively stopping fraud from taking place before a claim can be lodged
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.