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Towergate 'misleading' employment tribunal, says counsel
The long-running employment dispute between Towergate and two former members of staff now working for rival Hendersons could be concluded in November, a full year after the employment tribunal began to hear the case, Post has learnt.
PSTF: Cloudy issue
The cloud computing industry needs to put the elephant in the room to bed over security issues.
Property claims: Sustainable claims cost fears allayed by scheme
The insurance industry is set to introduce a new sustainability scheme, measuring the carbon output of the claims process.
Property claims: Marsh admits to 'red flag' concerns
Insurance broker Marsh warned that policyholders are still failing to buy sufficient indemnity periods as part of their business interruption cover.
Post history - five years ago: Broker guilty of selling illicit policies
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
PSTF: Key to improved customer service held by technology chiefs
Chief information officers and chief technology officers are poised to become the real heroes in the drive to provide customers with the products and services they desire from insurers.
Technology - Mobile apps: The age of the app
App fever is infiltrating every aspect of our lives — and the insurance industry is no exception — but while the benefits a quality app can bring are undeniable, there are a number of pitfalls to avoid, says Ian Singer.
Allianz confident over conversions
Allianz is targeting 200 brokers with its new add-on product, Pro Motor Rescue, predicting a conversion rate of between 15% and 20% on participating brokers' entire motor books.
Post history - 50 years ago: Move to new chambers for broker body
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Broker offers cover for wet summers
CCV Group company Infinity is set to launch a new product protecting visitor attractions from reduced footfall due to adverse weather conditions.
View from the top: A hard market is coming
I started talking about positive signs of rate movement more than a month ago. While many agreed, not all of the market's 'big three' brokers shared this view. But a few weeks can effect considerable change and now even Aon's soothsayers will probably…
Samantha Bain joins Miller from Marsh
Miller said it has appointed Samantha Bain to further strengthen its major UK and European corporate client offering.
Post magazine – 2 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Samantha Bain joins Miller from Marsh
Miller said it has appointed Samantha Bain to further strengthen its major UK and European corporate client offering.
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun - Insurance News Now – 2 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Association of British Insurers that the government’s emergency flood scenario will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry…
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun - Insurance News Now – 2 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Association of British Insurers that the government’s emergency flood scenario will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry…
Marsh launches global power practice
Marsh has unveiled a new global power unit encompassing its international knowledge of the sector.
Sign up now for the 2011 Prince's Trust Insurance Cup
With the 2010/11 football season over, whether your team finished top, rock bottom or stuck in mid-table obscurity, it’s time to start looking forward to The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
BP Marsh to cut Besso stake
BP Marsh is set to sell 4% of its stake in Besso just two months after increasing its shareholding in the Lloyd's broker.
Kane acquires HSBC Insurance Management
Kane, a provider of specialist risk and insurance management services, has completed its acquisition of the insurance management operations of HSBC. The deal has received approval from all relevant regulatory bodies.
Brit opens Lloyd’s company in Australia
Brit Insurance has confirmed the opening of a new Lloyd’s service company in Sydney, Australia.
Aon: Aerospace market sees fifth consecutive year of falling premium
The aerospace sector weathered the global financial crisis relatively well, but confidence is still in short supply, with passenger and revenue forecasts still relatively conservative, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
UK in the firing line as Axa seeks Euros 1.5bn cost savings in 'mature markets' - updated
The UK is likely to be among the areas where Axa will seek cuts as part of a four year plan it will outline today at an investors meeting.
UK in the firing line as Axa seeks Euros 1.5bn cost savings in 'mature markets' - updated
The UK is likely to be among the areas where Axa will seek cuts as part of a four year plan it will outline today at an investors meeting.