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Olympics: A golden opportunity
The Olympic Games are now well underway, with top athletes and millions of tourists now in the UK. But are businesses able to reap the benefits? Or are the problems associated with such an influx unbeatable?
Your say: Empty words on historic claims
Malcolm Tarling's comment in the 19 July edition of Post that the Association of British Insurers’ opposition to an Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau is based on the belief that the Employers' Liability Tracing Office "should help significantly in…
View from the top: Food for thought
Riots, floods and storms have created a golden opportunity to restore public trust in the industry, says John Heaney.
JLT enjoys revenue boost in broking as economy afflicts underwriting
Jardine Lloyd Thompson's risk and insurance business generated revenue growth of 8% to £331.6m, while trading profit increased to £80.3m (H1 2011: £70.4m) in the first half of 2012.
FSCS levy proposals could see MGAs facing the same liability as brokers
Managing general agents face being liable to bail out failed independent financial advisers or mortgage intermediaries that exceed the upper threshold of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy under new proposals.
LV reduces broker rates after losing out to competitors
Uncertainty in the general personal lines market has led LV to reverse its strategy of hardening rates after the company's PL broker book lost out to competitors in the first half of the year.
Aviva to exit US general insurance market after ending Hiscox deal
Aviva is withdrawing from the US general insurance market following a decision to end its two-year reinsurance quota share agreement with Hiscox's US property catastrophe book. The arrangement dates back to the 2010 financial year.
ABI demands Riot Damages Act reform one year on from civil unrest
Industry leaders are calling for urgent reform to the Riot Damages Act 1886 after publishing comprehensive claims data on the eve of the first anniversary of the UK riots.
Compare the Market launches refreshed landlord website
Compare the Market has unveiled a "new and improved" price comparison offering for landlord insurance.
Post magazine - 2 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurance Mediation Directive II: Broking new ground
The European Commission's controversial Insurance Mediation Directive II proposals are aimed at unifying the sale of cover across the continent and increasing consumer protection. But how have the recommendations been received by the broking and buying…
Interview: Jelf’s Phil Barton - shooting to success
Phil Barton's football career was cruelly cut short, but that didn't stop him reaching the insurance big league. The Jelf insurance chief executive explains how, in the past two years, his tactics have transformed the firm, and outlines his goals for…
No compensation for 3000 asbestos victims not included in new scheme
A new insurer-funded government compensation scheme for mesothelioma victims has been criticised for excluding sufferers of other asbestos-related diseases who might have received financial support under the shelved Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau.
Music mogul recruits expert team for insurance industry ‘game-changer’
A music industry executive who signed rock band The Killers has set his sights on cornering the insurance market by using digital technology to sell and promote personal and commercial products through social media.
Heath Lambert integration costs fail to halt Gallagher growth momentum
Arthur J Gallagher has chalked up a strong first half to the year, despite the continued Heath Lambert integration costing the business $3.3m (£2.1m) in H1 2012 - a $1.5m rise on the same period last year.
IAIS methodology consultation sparks Insurance Europe 'regrets'
Insurance Europe has responded to the consultation by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors on its proposed methodology for identifying global systemically important insurers.
Garwyn oil and gas expert Baillie joins Argent Liability Adjusters
Argent Liability Adjusters has recruited Allan Baillie, Garwyn expert in the onshore and offshore oil and gas sector, to the firm's Glasgow office.
Aon extends Manchester United sponsor deal
Aon is to maintain its relationship with Manchester United by becoming title sponsor of the club's business-to-business network and community engagement programmes from 2014.
Canopius primed for Bermuda departure amid Tower merger
Canopius will exit its existing Bermuda reinsurance operations after New York-listed Tower Group exercised its option to merge.
Aviva to recognise 'growing trend' by underwriting pet insurance
Aviva will underwrite its own pet insurance from tomorrow, in a move bosses claim recognises a growing trend among the UK's 15 million cat and dog owners.
JLT bolsters board with new executive hires
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Mike Reynolds as finance director and James Twining as group commercial director.
BGL recruits new Fusion contact centre manager
BGL Group's Fusion Contact Centre Services business has appointed Jane Alexander as contact centre manager.
Willis opens super-yacht office in Barcelona
Willis Group Holdings is opening a new super-yacht insurance broking office at the prestigious MB92 shipyard in Barcelona.
Willis opens Spanish super-yacht broker
Willis Group Holdings has outlined plans to open a super-yacht insurance broking office in Barcelona.