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Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Explosion in whiplash claims highlights the need to tackle cause not symptoms
Last week’s Claims Club meeting saw a heated debate on referral fees, a call for members to lobby against the EU tax review and heavy criticism of the SRA
IMIA 2011 preview: Setting the agenda
With Amsterdam playing host next week to the 44th International Association of Engineering Insurers annual conference, IMIA chairman Neil Clutterbuck previews the event.
Post Magazine - 15 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Tiger Risks becomes first US broker since 2003 to open in London
Tiger Risk Partners has announced the opening of a UK subsidiary headquartered in London.
MoJ to split referral ban enforcement role - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Ministry of Justice that the government’s proposed ban on referral fees is unlikely to be centrally administered, and instead enforced by…
NIG unveils new and improved website
Commercial insurer NIG has relaunched its website with new applications and features it believes will help build an enhanced relationship with its broker customers.
Industry bodies express concerns over new regulator plan
Insurance and broker associations have welcomed the Government’s proposed regulatory reforms in their consultation responses. However, they have also expressed concern its plans could be too “ambitious”, which may potentially cause delays.
Compare The Market appoints director of finance
Compare The Market has announced the appointment of Graham Charlton as its new director for finance.
Adding 1 delays UK office openings for 12 months
Jersey-based insurance marketing organisation Adding 1 has sidelined its plans to open offices in the UK mainland for 12 months.
Airline industry loses at five year low
Willis aerospace experts have reported that the airline industry has experienced a relatively turbulent free start to the third quarter, with losses hitting a five-year low of $794m.
Ten pulls in ten new members
Ten Insurance has today revealed that a further ten commercial brokers have signed up to the network in the past three months, bringing the total membership to 68.
CCV buys insurance broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Midlands broker Three Counties Insurance Brokers.
French academic institutes join Willis Research Network
Willis Research Network has introduced two new French members to its network.
European agency launches risk assessment tool for SMEs
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has launched a tool to help Europe’s 20 million micro and small enterprises improve safety and health for their workers by assessing risks.
Hodges joins Towergate three weeks early
Mark Hodges has started work at intermediary giant Towergate today. He was due to start on 1 October as group CEO.
Biba relaunches website for members
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has relaunched its website with more guidance for members and a new ‘Find a Broker’ search to promote insurance brokers to customers.
Gallagher Heath confirms Colosso sabatical
Gallgher Heath has confirmed that former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso will be on sabbatical leave for “a number of months”.
MSL offers brokers valuation surveys
Legal expenses and broker services company MSL Group has launched a valuation service for brokers to offer their clients.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the growing problem of travel clinic fraud: and a blog asking when the Middle East will stop being an emerging market?
Swiftcover goes mobile
Swiftcover has created a dedicated site for mobile users, allowing visitors to get a quote and purchase car insurance on a website specifically designed for their smartphone.
Jubilee Europe to offer protection to Dutch mortgage holders
Jubilee Europe is offering protection for Dutch mortgage holders, by entering into a partnership with Reliance Mutual Insurance Society.
European insurance buyers rate specialist brokers for providing personalised service
European insurers buyers rate the 'big 3'brokers for their depth of resources and buying power, but it is the specialist brokers that are viewed as providing personalised service.
Biba calls for riot notification changes
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the government to change the Riot Damages Act notification period permanently from 14 to 42 days.