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In conversation with Zurich: Corporate underinsurance for plant machinery repair and replacement
There have been a number of surveys that have highlighted underinsurance in the corporate market, with a heavy emphasis on business interruption and property reinstatement. But another insurable cost is often over-looked, that of plant machinery repair…
Post magazine – 23 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
UK General signs £22m worth of new scheme deals
UK General has signed 11 new schemes deals during the past three months as it continues to grow its presence in the UK schemes market.
SSP looks to 'transform' market with new cloud-based quotes hub
SSP bosses believe a combination of the firm’s brokers accounting for more than 50% of the private motor market and the integration of a new cloud-based quotes hub will “transform” the intermediated personal lines market.
Willis calls for insured reputation cover
Willis has said a staggering 95% of major corporations have suffered at least one major reputational crisis in the past 20 years, but that less than 10% of these events are insurable.
Aon Risk Solutions expands reach of Manchester boss Kielty
Aon Risk Solutions boss Jane Kielty has seen her remit extended to include heading up the Leeds and Sheffield operations of the firm's corporate business.
Riverbourne administrator expects sale soon
Cobra Network broker Riverbourne looks set to be sold as a going concern to get it out of administration, one of its joint administrators has told Post.
Carole Nash hands long-serving employee Baker marketing role
Motorcycle insurance specialist Carole Nash has promoted Nick Baker to the newly created position of director of products and marketing.
Motor claims expenditure boss joins Selsia
Former HSBC Insurance motor claims expenditure boss Ian Stewart has joined Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres as an insurance consultant, with particular focus on developing the firm's direct model within the sector.
Ex-Oval boss's broking network builds momentum with Scottish signing
The Momentum broker network has completed the signing of its first Scottish firm to sit alongside current members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Crawford & Company posts record annual revenue despite Q4 slump
Crawford & Company has today reported annual revenue before reimbursements of $1.125bn (£709m), while net income attributable to shareholders increased by 60% to $45.5m (£28.7m) over the course of 2011.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Hiscox promotes Gott to HNW head
Specialist insurer Hiscox has appointed Justin Gott as head of art and private client for its UK and Ireland business.
Former Willis bosses brought in to manage Faber launch
Faber Global, the group formed through the amalgamation of Willis Facultative and Glencairn, has today revealed the launch of a facultative and wholesale broking business.
Broker satisfaction with insurers on the rise in commercial lines
Satisfaction among brokers in terms of working with insurers has increased for commercial lines over the past five years, but remains 'stable' in the personal lines sphere.
IRM launches Turkish version of ISO 31000 guidance
The Institute of Risk Management has launched a Turkish version of its ISO 31000 guidance.
Claims Awards deadline two weeks and counting
Following another tough year for many, the second annual Claims Awards, hosted by Post Magazine's Claims Club, will provide a spectacular opportunity for the entire claims community to showcase and celebrate best practice, innovation and excellence in…
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with panel member Jan Auerbach
Jan Auerbach is senior vice president for the European risk management division at Chubb and will be taking part in a panel debate on the varying role of the broker across Europe at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday 21 and…
Swinton creates 100 jobs in new policy deal with vehicle information firm
Motor insurer broker Swinton has created 100 call centre jobs by joining forces with vehicle information expert HPI to offer free comprehensive cover for seven days.
MGAA elects board and targets FSA regulation
The Managing General Agents Association has formed its first elected board with Reg Brown as chair.
Miller names two in political risk push
Miller has bolstered its political risk, trade credit and political violence capabilities by recruiting James Cunningham, pictured right, from Marsh, and Ewan Wauchope, left, from AJ Gallagher.
Axa UK CEO warns PM Cameron telematic rates are not a silver bullet for young drivers
The CEO of Axa UK & Ireland Paul Evans has warned PM David Cameron that telematics is not a silver bullet to sort out the issue of restrictive insurance prices for young drivers.
THB buys AFL commercial wholesale account
THB has acquired AFL Insurance Brokers' UK commercial wholesale account.
Cooper Gay UK MGA undergoes an MBO
Cooper Gay & Co has rebranded its MGA platform, Oliva, as Globe Underwriting as part of a decision to refocus on international business.