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Groupama u-turn over Liverpool office closure
Groupama is set to transfer the Liverpool and Glasgow-based commercial motor accounts of broker Choice Quote to its sister business Bollington, as part of a restructure of its GUK Broking Services arm.
Taxation - IPT changes: A taxing issue across Europe
2011 brings with it many changes to insurance premium tax across Europe and a big headache for insurers operating locally in different countries or across multiple European territories. Edward Murray explains why it is crucial for insurers to stay on top…
Career development & CSR - IRM: qualification will help avoid repeat of economic upheaval
The Institute of Risk Management has said its new practical international qualification will support the insurance and banking sectors in avoiding a repeat of the economic upheaval of the past three years.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Advertising motion debate lost
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Commentary - Winter freeze: Burst pipe problems
The industry is currently paying out an estimated £7m a day over burst pipe claims. Graeme Fitzpatrick asks if insurers are doing enough to help customers prevent them.
Comment - Brokers & claims: Claims expertise - the future of broking?
2011 is shaping up to be tough for brokers. John Greenway argues claims expertise is an area ripe for differentiation and the best way to solidify client relationships.
Biba conference adds some Sugar
Aon president and chief executive Greg Case and businessman and TV star Lord Alan Sugar are to top the bill at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Career development & CSR: Ask the expert
Do you have any advice for employers as to how to arrive at the right offer to entice people on board?
News analysis - OFT: Competition investigation ends in a 'damp squib'
Following a tip off from insurer RSA, the Office of Fair Trading looked into whether an Experian data analysis tool could create the potential for price fixing. Mairi MacDonald reports on the results of the lengthy investigation.
Post Magazine – 20 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa hands Williams new role
Axa has confirmed that claims director David Williams is to move to the position of managing director, commercial claims.
Ex-Aviva UK GI CEO returns to London in new leadership role
Former Aviva UK general insurance boss Igal Mayer is set to return to Europe as CEO EMEA.
Ex-Aviva UK GI CEO returns to London in new leadership role
Former Aviva UK general insurance boss Igal Mayer is set to return to Europe as CEO EMEA.
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases – Insurance News Now – 20 January 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a claim from law firm Brodies that new pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year.
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases – Insurance News Now – 20 January 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a claim from law firm Brodies that new pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year.
Guy Carpenter unveils Iberian team
Guy Carpenter & Company has confirmed the formation of a new dedicated facultative team in Iberia.
Guy Carpenter unveils Iberian team
Guy Carpenter & Company has confirmed the formation of a new dedicated facultative team in Iberia.
Aon unveils 2011 political risk map
Global insurance broker Aon has outlined the growing political threat in African nations in its risk map for 2011.
Call Credit seals acquisition of The Trading Floor
Call Credit Information Group has announced the purchase of data provider The Trading Floor, which it claims will allow it to offer clients an even more comprehensive range of services.
Towergate highlights new bond issue intent with director change
Consolidator Towergate Partnership has moved a step closer to an expected private equity investment - as well as the resurrection of its bond issue - with the formation of a new holding company and directorate change at three subsidiaries.
Aon: 2011 set to be “challenging” year in aviation
Aon has released preliminary data suggesting that airline insurance endured more claims than premium received in 2010, forecasting further difficulties for 2011/2012.
Willis names new Middle East MD
Willis has appointed Paul Holmes to the role of managing director of Al Futtaim Willis Middle East.
Willis names new Middle East MD
Willis has appointed Paul Holmes to the role of managing director of Al Futtaim Willis Middle East.
JLT and IREDD announce joint venture
JLT has joined forces with FSA regulated brokerage IREDD to promote and exploit new business opportunities identified in the UK real estate sector, as part of a new agreement.