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Captives: The evolution of captives
Ken MacDonald explains why captives have become so significant and how captive owners can maximise the value they derive from them through exploring risk incubators and using actuarial science.
Bermuda: Island of the giants
In the wake of the deal between Max Capital and Harbor Point, Seb Kafetz looks at whether bigger is really better in Bermuda.
Rethink: Destruction, predictions and a general election
Our roundup of readers' opinions reveals that rates are steady, though we may yet see the market turn this year.
QBE appoints two to new division
Following the integration of its casualty and motor divisions in March, QBE has made two appointments to support the integration and development of the new division.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
£20m Lloyds TSB cash injection for Hastings
Personal lines specialist Hastings Direct has become the latest broker to receive third-party capital after agreeing to a £20m cash injection from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
Post Magazine - 03 June 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interactive e-book.
LV launches recruitment advertising campaign
The campaign uses technology that enables jobseekers to interact with existing LV staff and find out about the jobs on offer before applying.
LV hires four former NIG staff
LV announced today that it is opening a new office in Exeter and has appointed Steve Meredith as regional manager for the South West.
Post in print - 3 June 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post.
Wood advisory role
Gateshead-based Northern Counties Insurance Brokers has appointed Mark Wood, managing director of UKGI, pictured, in a non-executive advisory capacity.
Lockton values England squad as £293m risk
Insurance broker Lockton has valued the England football squad as £293m risk to the London market as it completes its flight to South Africa for the World Cup.
Junction reveals ambitious growth plans
Junction said it has today revealed ambitious growth plans in a marketplace otherwise seen by analysts as static.
Beazley appoints broker relations boss
Beazley has appointed Dan Jones to lead its strategic broker relations programme.
Hyperion backer posts profit for 2009
Venture capitalist BP Marsh has posted a consolidated profit on ordinary activities after tax of £0.3m for the year ending 31 January 2010 (31 Jan 2009, loss of £1.7m).
Bluefin completes Gilbert Insurance Brokers purchase
Insurance broker Bluefin has announced the acquisition of St Albans-based intermediary Gilbert Insurance Brokers.
Simply Biz appoints MDs
Simply Biz PLC has made Matt Timmins & Neil Stevens Joint managing directors of the Simply Biz Group.
Penny Black's insurance week
Despite claims to the contrary, Penny is still not 100% convinced by former Lorega chief executive John Sims' claims that he is not having a mid-life crisis.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Heath secure with £20m war chest
Looking through Post's back cataloguepaints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 5 years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR news: Working together to beat the recession
Recent figures indicate that the UK economy grew between February and April this year. It seems almost too good to be true to think that, after 18 months of economic crisis, the tide may be turning for UK businesses.
Career development & CSR news: Towergate raises £350 000 to train Childline counsellors
More than 223 volunteer counsellors will be recruited and trained across the UK, helping more than 50 000 children in danger and distress, thanks to £350 000 raised for Childline by Towergate.
Conference research reveals importance of legal cover for SMEs
Less than 25% of small businesses are likely to have sufficient funds to cover the cost of a legal dispute, according to research conducted by First Assist Legal Protection at the recent British Insurers' Brokers Association conference.
Invicta buys four more books as spending spree continues
Invicta Insurance Services has made four further acquisitions, following its swoops for Williams Insurance Services and Lowe Insurance earlier this year.