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Monte Carlo preview: The calm after the storm
With 2011 rocked by political uprisings and catastrophes, delegates at the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous had much to discuss. However, a year later, with the market beginning to settle, what will be on the agenda?
Claims Club 10th anniversary: A decade of debate
The Post Claims Club will mark its 10th anniversary next year, and the group's advisory board looks back on a decade of change.
Day in the life: Loss adjuster - more than meets the eye
Having spent 14 months writing about the loss adjusting and claims handling industry, Post reporter Chinwe Akomah decided to experience the trials and tribulations of the job first hand by shadowing LAS' Paul Wright for a day.
Houghton departs Broker Network after 17% drop in operating earnings
Nick Houghton has joined West Yorkshire-based broker JM Glendinning after resigning as managing director of Broker Network and Countrywide.
Towergate looks to Digital Animal to push sales through social media
Towergate is among the brokers and insurers that have signed up to a new social media-based sales channel, according to the management team behind its launch.
Fallout of Merlin collapse threatens contractors
Contractors are considering redundancies and stand to lose thousands of pounds as a result of Merlin's slide into administration.
Adjusters grow unattractive to private equity houses
Private equity houses are growing increasingly cautious about investing in loss adjusters, and one firm has already written down its investment in the market by millions, Post can reveal.
Insurers duck Admiral warning on 'killer' referral fees
Insurers have reiterated their support for the scrapping of referral fees, following remarks made by Admiral chief executive Henry Engelhardt that the incoming ban will be a "killer" for his competitors.
Foil backs ABI's stance on 'illogical' damages rise
The Court of Appeal's decision to effectively bring forward a 10% rise in damages from April has been branded "illogical" by the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, echoing concerns already raised by the Association of British Insurers.
Former Marsh CEO Carnegie-Brown joins Aon
Aon UK has appointed has Bruce Carnegie-Brown as non-executive chairman, subject to FSA approval.
Editor's comment: Rebuilding and reshuffling
Only last week, Zurich's personal lines chief Karl Bedlow was telling Post readers that agility is the difference between a gold medal and last place in his 'View from the top' column.
Interview: Carl Beardmore - from vision to fruition
BMS chief executive Carl Beardmore believes he is on track in transforming a broker that was 'flat lining' into a company generating more than £100m a year.
Q&A: Dennis Turner - Money talk
Dennis Turner, former chief economist at HSBC, offers his insight on UK economic growth, the Eurozone crisis and the potential effects of the US presidential election on the global recovery.
Industry to feel effects of Cabinet reshuffle after Treasury chief exit
The departure of Mark Hoban from his Treasury post as finance secretary will affect the progress of all areas of insurance-related issues, according to industry insiders.
FSCS consultation: Burdening brokers
Proposed changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme could see brokers contributing more than ever, but are they still paying for the mistakes of others?
Post magazine - 6 September 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Barbon MD joins Giles
Barbon has lost group managing director Nick Sharp, pictured, to Giles Insurance Brokers where he has joined as executive director.
FSJ nabs another Cobra director
FSJ Broking has appointed Cobra Broking's former strategic account manager Ray Heap as development director.
Marsh moves in with Mercer in 'iconic' Glasgow building
Marsh has reloctated its Glasgow operations to HFD Group's G1 office building on George Square.
Regulator to review "rotten" incentive schemes
Financial Services Authority managing director Martin Wheatley has laid out plans to stamp out mis-selling created by sales incentives that result in customers being sold products they do not need or cannot use.
Keelan Westall boosts underwriting team with new starters
Wholesale property insurance broker Keelan Westall has set out to strengthen its technical expertise with a series of key appointments within its underwriting agency.
Houghton joins JM Glendinning
Nick Houghton, who stepped down as managing director of Broker Network last week, has joined Broker Network member JM Glendinning as MD.
Zurich personal lines MD resigns
Zurich personal lines managing director Karl Bedlow, pictured, has resigned from the firm with immediate effect.
Elite targets £3m premium with solicitors' PI proposition
Legal expenses provider and general insurer Elite Insurance has extended its specialist portfolio of services for the legal sector by launching professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.