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IUMI conference preview: Ready to launch
Eric Alexander previews the upcoming International Union of Marine Insurance conference in Zurich and predicts what the hot topics for the market will be.
Interview - Sandy Scott: Discovery continues for tireless Scott
As CII chief executive Sandy Scott notches up a decade at the helm of the institute, he talks to Lynn Rouse about change, challenges and his critics, plus the professionalism agenda he is intent on pursuing.
BIS countdown - outsourcing innovation: Major makeover
As growth demands surpass in-house capabilities, Jeremy Owenson looks at how modern day outsourcing can more easily produce mutually beneficial solutions.
Giles in legal dispute
Giles has taken action against a rival broker.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny enjoyed a first class day out at Twickenham on Saturday for the new rugby season's double-header and the first matches for Aviva as main sponsor.
Fraud - travel insurance: The Achilles heel
As the third package tour operator since July collapses, Nikki Grieve-Top highlights the importance of travel insurance but also warns of its vulnerability to fraud.
Postbox: Exclusion key to fraud prevention
Richard Davies' article 'Time to share fraud data' () highlights an age-old problem: that insurance fraud is ok for many policyholders — unless they get caught. But why not exclusion?
View from the top: Commercial reality check
The most recent round of financial results from across the market has provided further proof, if more were needed, that commercial insurance is being sold too cheaply. Indeed, this has been the case for far too long. Action to address this is a matter of…
Brokers having hard fight over claims
Brokers are having to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems used by insurers, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Post Magazine – 09 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 9 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Clydesdale backs Brightside in new deal
Clydesdale Bank Corporate and Structured Finance has completed a senior debt re-financing for AIM listed insurance broker, Brightside Group.
The PB management event returns
Post's sister publication PB is hosting its free annual management event on 6 October.
Former AIG boss Sullivan joins Willis
Former AIG chief executive Martin Sullivan has been appointed deputy chairman of Willis Group Holdings and chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions.
Former AIG boss Sullivan joins Willis
Former AIG chief executive Martin Sullivan has been appointed deputy chairman of Willis Group Holdings and chairman and CEO of a new business unit, Willis Global Solutions.
Profits soar at Fortis-owned broker
The Green Insurance Company has reported turnover of £4.36m for the year 2009, marking a significant increase on the £2.7m reported the previous year.
Willis to appeal Indian renewal rejection
Willis has said it will appeal the Indian regulatory authority’s decision not to renew the licence renewal application of its joint venture in India.
Indian regulator refuses to renew Willis licence
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority in India has decided not to renew the composite broking licence of Willis India, an affiliate company of the international broker, according to Indian news sources.
Legal Assistance Direct launches out of Capita acquisition
Legal Assistance Direct has confirmed its entrance to the insurance market following the acquisition of Capita Assistance legal helpline business.
Capita names new commercial MD
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Derek Henry to the role of managing director of Capita’s commercial insurance business.
Coversure moves into Leicester
Coversure has opened its 90th office - a new branch in Leicester.
Automotive finance fraud hits four year high
Automotive fraud rose by 35 per cent in the first half of 2010, overtaking attempted mortgage fraud in the second quarter to reach its highest level since early 2006, according to Experian.
LV COR down to 101.9% as insurer reveals improved H1 results
LV has recorded an improved performance for H1 2010, with sales and trading profits up on the same period of 2009.
Margaret Cole to join FSA Board
Mark Hoban MP, financial secretary to the Treasury, has confirmed the appointment of Margaret Cole to the Financial Services Authority Board, with effect from 7 September 2010.