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Start-up chief promises to learn from past mistakes as launch is delayed
The team behind start-up venture Quotall is due to begin previews of its insurance broker software next month.
SRA warns industry to take new referral fee rules seriously
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned the industry that it will clamp down on any firms that breach new rules governing referral fees due to come into force in April.
Casserley appointed Willis CEO as Plumeri departs
McKinsey and Company partner Dominic Casserley, pictured, has been named as the next chief executive of Willis, following the news that CEO and chairman Joe Plumeri is due to step down after 12 years in the role.
Market moves: CEO change at Willis takes the headlines
Recruitment news this week was dominated by the appointment of a new group chief executive at Willis, after long-serving CEO Joe Plumeri announced that he is standing down early in 2013 after 12 years, and the appointment of a new broking CEO at Hastings…
BGL Group to target Brazil, India and Turkey as it seeks to widen footprint
Compare The Market parent BGL Group is eyeing opportunities to extend its aggregator reach into Brazil, India and Turkey, according to chief executive Peter Winslow.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Big money in micro insurance?
Eager to tap into new markets, insurers are forming new micro insurance partnerships in the far corners of the world.
Thailand floods: Back in business
The scale of the Thailand floods was not the only element to hamper recovery - they exposed a lack of loss mitigation and recovery knowledge in Asia.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Insurance to the rescue
From the development of new technology to innovations in micro insurance, the insurance industry can play a major part in stimulating global economic growth.
Libor scandal: Coping with financial fallout
The Libor scandal has rocked public confidence in the financial services sector, but what impact will it ultimately have on the insurance industry?
Alesco recruits Aon construction specialist
Energy insurance broker Alesco has appointed Aon's Alison Baker as a risk and insurance power construction specialist.
Post magazine - 25 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Solvency II: The waiting game
With the possibility of further delays to the implementation of Solvency II seeming ever more likely, what will be the impact on insurers?
Interview: Kevin Wood - creating a silver lining
Taking over the reins at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters just as Merlin went into administration, Kevin Wood is determined to continue the trade body's promising work.
Aviva's Spencer admits Lloyd's re-entry still possible
Aviva’s new chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland hopes to stay in his new role for at least three to four years in a bid to bring some continuity to the business he joined 17 years ago.
Cooper Gay targeting acquisitions by end of the year following Lightyear deal
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford is aiming to make acquisitions by the end of the year after private equity firm Lightyear Capital took a 55% stake in the company.
Willis sees Q3 net income halved
Willis' financial results for the third quarter show a drop in net income of more than half.
Willis Q3 results hit by disposal of Indian operation and JV settlement
Willis has revealed that its third-quarter net income was hit by an $11m charge related to a settlement with a former joint venture partner in India and the related $1m loss on disposal of the India operations.
Spencer aims for consistency at Aviva
Robin Spencer, Aviva's recently appointed chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland, has outlined his desire to bring stability and growth to the business.
DLG to axe 100 IT roles as part of annual cost savings plan
Direct Line Group has confirmed that approximately 100 jobs will be lost across its IT function, as the firm's £100m annual cost savings drive begins to take effect.
ABI hits back at Apil "sniping" at industry efforts on historic policy tracing
The Association of British Insurers has accused the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers of "sniping from the side-lines" in the insurance industry's efforts to help trace historic employers' liability policies.
Foil boss brands ERR Bill amendment criticism "absurd"
Apil president Karl Tonks’ proclamation that the government amendment to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill has set back health and safety laws in Britain by 100 years has been branded “absurd” by the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Personal injury specialist rebrands as Pudsey Legal after being given ABS status
Leeds-based personal injury specialist Kayes Solicitors has revealed that as of 1 November it will become one of the first alternative business structures in Yorkshire.
E-Underwriting signs up to web platform
Gallagher-owned E-Underwriting has signed up to Keelan Westall's web-based Dynamic platform for residential property risks.