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People moves - 11 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 11 August 2011 edition of Post.
Legal expenses - Commercial cover: Two sides to the story
With the legal expenses sector about to undergo a massive shake-up, Jakki May looks at the changes, why some are welcoming them with open arms and why others
Brit brokers reminded to keep policyholders up to speed
Brit Insurance has issued a reminder to all its brokers to ensure that policyholders affected by the UK riots notify the company with detailed information about the claim within seven days.
Post Magazine – 11 August 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include how RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims, based on market share, as the latest riot bill estimate hits …
CGSC names first-ever group CIO
Brent Kruger has appointed as Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford’s first group chief information officer.
Marsh and Zurich respond to riots
Marsh and Zurich have responded to the escalating riots across the country with guidance notes and have vowed to help customers get back on their feet.
Now Health International launches online quote facility for group IPMI
Now Health International has launched an on-line facility which it claims provides instant international health insurance quotes for up to 50 employees in seconds.
Riots could lead to a hardening market claims broker boss
Insurers are likely to be left counting the cost of repairing damage caused during riots on the streets of London and beyond, however, the ongoing chaos could also provide a catalyst for a hardening market.
Broker Reich buys Glasgow's Surenet
Independent broker Reich Insurance has bought Glasgow-based broker Surenet Agency, Reich’s second acquisition in two months. It follows the addition of Bolton broker D. Barnett to its network.
Europe's senior-level professionals pack work for their holidays
Europe's senior-level managers and executives are bringing work with them on holidays according a recent survey.
Riot victims urged to speak to brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is advising those people affected by the recent riots around the UK to speak to their insurance broker as soon as possible so they can assist with their loss.
THB expands Amsterdam office
Broking group THB is expanding its European division, and has appointed Jeroen Nieuwold as a senior broker. He previously worked with Aon for 12 years. He will be based at the European office in Amsterdam.
Insurance standards improving report finds
For the first time since its inception in 2006, the annual Insurance Manager survey into insurance industry standards indicates things are getting a bit better.
Biba supports crackdown on aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has submitted its formal response to the Financial Services Authority proposed guidance on the selling of general insurance policies through price comparison websites.
Join Allianz, Groupama, BMS, Novae, SSP, CII and Lancashire in signing up for the Insurance Cup
With the football leagues in England and Scotland now underway, there has never been a better time to think about dusting off the boots and signing up for The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Jack Straw confirmed for annual Post Claims Event on 12 October
Former Justice Secretary and outspoken critic of referral fees Jack Straw will address the annual Post Claims Event on 12 October, Postonline can reveal.
Insurance Insight August: Exclusive commercial property and captive domicile content now live
Insurance Insight August is now live with look at commercial property in the Benelux region; innovation in the captive domicile market; and an interview with Now Health International.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Martin Garcia, Now Health International
Martin Garcia has spent almost 20 years in the international private medical health market with over 10 years as managing director for Goodhealth Worldwide. As he returns to the market with his new venture as chief executive of Now Health International,…
Commercial property Benelux: the bottom of the market?
The commercial property market in Benelux remains soft but as premium hit rock bottom Sam Barrett looks to see if changes are on the way.
Oxygen London market team set for Gallagher move
A deal which will see Oxygen’s 21-strong London market team join Arthur J. Gallagher has today been announced.
Giles confirms redundancies may be needed to "achieve benefits" of CBG deal
Giles has today admitted that in order to achieve the planned benefits of the acquisition of CBG, some operational restructuring will be required following completion of the deal, which may lead to some redundancies.
Swiss Re teams with Aon Benfield to implement Acord
Swiss Re and Aon Benfield have worked together to implement automated technical accounting, claim and cash transactions using Association for Cooperative Operations research and Development (Acord) messaging standards in the US and Canada.
Oval appoints three to board in restructure
Executive board members at Oval have moved quickly to explain the firm’s ongoing restructuring process amid suggestions that former group managing director Jeff Herdman had been demoted.