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Ageas boss Smith encouraged by government flood stance
Ageas chief executive Barry Smith has welcomed a government announcement suggesting that it is moving with the industry towards a levy type solution for residents and business owners in high risk flood areas.
Blanc unveils "long term" broker plan for Axa
New personalities, changes in the market and Axa Commercial's success in improving customers' perceptions of the business have prompted the insurer to change its model from one split down business lines to one based on distribution channels.
Post magazine - 12 July 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Editor's comment: Regulation and revolving chairs
Anticipated it may have been, but last week's European call for compulsory commission disclosure has understandably left UK brokers aggrieved.
Interview: Woodgate & Clark's Michael Woodgate - conventionally unconventional
With his indefatigable adoration of loss adjusting, Woodgate & Clark's joint managing director Michael Woodgate had an unusual route into the industry. He talks about the changes in the market, why his firm doesn't have its own contractor network and the…
Expert analysis: The return of motor madness
The push for volume in motor has started again, with a fall in rates for a fourth consecutive quarter, while home is proving more resilient, says Tom Cooper.
Brokers insist on level playing field over EC Insurance Mediation Directive
Insurers have been dragged into the mandatory commission disclosure debate by disgruntled brokers demanding a "level playing field", following the latest publication of the revised Insurance Mediation Directive.
Blanc to lead Axa's joint commercial and personal lines broker business
Axa commercial lines chief executive Amanda Blanc has been selected to head up the firm's new combined broker business, in a bid to strengthen capabilities and propositions in the intermediated market.
Europe's banks increasingly reliant on structured credit insurance
European banks are using structured credit insurance to remain active in the Asian trade finance market while deleveraging their trade finance portfolios, according to Marsh.
Broker Caitlin-Morgan teams up with investment specialist
Wholesale broker Caitlin-Morgan has enlisted the services of investment information specialist Camradata to assess the performance of insurance asset managers.
Independent Group appoints Pumfrey as business development director
Claims and validation-led services company the Independent Group has appointed Alan Pumfrey to the role of business development director across its group-wide business structure.
Coleman praised for efforts following fire at Grade II listed home
Coleman Insurance Brokers has received policyholder praise following the firm's role in resolving the aftermath of a serious fire that gutted a 300 year-old Grade II listed home.
Video on demand: Data enrichment - creating true customer insight and intelligence
Data enrichment affects every facet of an insurance business, and done well can play a major role in companies gaining a competitive advantage.
MMA executive director Plummer retires
MMA Insurance has confirmed that former commercial director Derek Plummer has retired from the company.
Londoners let down by riots compensation process, claims ABI
The Association of British Insurers has accused the riot compensation scheme of "failing too many Londoners".
BMS snares Kerr to lead Apac push
Independent broker BMS Group has poached Australia-based facultative broker Glenn Kerr from Aon Benfield.
OIM division E-Underwriting launches property owners product
The new division of OIM Underwriting, E-Underwriting, launched its property owners insurance product today on the Acturis platform.
Lack of cat activity leads to plentiful capacity in reinsurance market
Reinsurance capital continued to strengthen through the second quarter of 2012 as a result of limited exposure to catastrophe losses in the opening six months of the year.
BMS ups game in Australia with Aon Benfield hire
BMS has hired former Aon Benfield facultative broker Glenn Kerr to head up a push into Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Brightside to pocket £70m premium in Asda affinity deal
Brightside's new affinity partnership deal with Asda Money is expected to bring in up to £70m in premium over the next 18 months.
RAC sells Ace travel product
RAC is to sell travel insurance in the UK after striking a deal with Ace Group.
Miller completes double hire in US facultative property push
Miller has appointed former Arthur J. Gallagher property insurance expert James Venton, pictured, and former R K Harrison North American placement specialist Tom Morley.
Rural targets the south amid plans to double in size
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural Insurance has laid out plans to double in size within three years.
Liberty Mutual targets Midlands push following key hire
Liberty Mutual Insurance has moved to bolster its Midlands presence by establishing new underwriting capacity.