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More Than says 'deal' to first ever TV show sponsorship
More Than has today announced the first TV sponsorship deal in its 10-year history with the news that it will back hit Channel 4 game show Deal or No Deal.
CCV hires new operations director
CCV has appointed of David Bruce as operations director starting in April.
Questgates predicts influx of subsidence claims
Questgates has warned the insurance industry could be inundated with subsidence claims this year.
Invicta buys home insurance book from IFA
Invicta Insurance Services is to buy the general insurance portfolio of Surrey-based financial adviser Financial Profiles.
RSA's Brown promises regional appetite while outlining commercial motor future
A 10% reduction in premiums within the regions "in no way shape or form" translates to a reduction in appetite at RSA, according to the firm's UK chief executive.
Tawa backs new London broker
Insurance service provider and run-off investor Tawa is backing a new London-based commercial lines broker that launched today.
RBSI reports £749m turnaround in profit in 2011, as it sheds 1.3m policies
Royal Bank of Scotland has reported an operating profit of £454m in 2011, compared with a loss of £295m in 2010. Its new underwriting profit was up from £307m to £1.04bn.
Willis makes u-turn over contingent commissions as profits tumble
Broker stresses new stance does not have an impact on most business.
Wentworth Alexander employee 'under surveillance' after leaving Bluefin
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has admitted it would use private detectives to spy on former staff it suspects of breaking restrictive covenants.
Interview: Opportunity knocks for Capita's Brent Escott
Having set up, run and sold insurance businesses, Brent Escott is now embarking on a new challenge at the outsourcing giant.
Corporate Underinsurance: Solving the problems
Underinsurance is a common problem and a collaborative approach is needed to stamp out an issue that has gone unresolved for too long
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
View from the top: Investing in people is paramount
While an over-used phrase, it is true that broking is a people business. Every day we are building relationships with our clients and with our provider partners. Therefore, focusing on and investing in people development is not just a cliché, it’s a…
Experts claim average broker selling price falling
Graham Barr, who joined acquisitive broker CCV as chief operating officer in October, has said brokers are selling on average at less than 1.5 times their brokerage, with only unusual niche specialists selling for two times.
Career development: Swinton creates 100 roles in HPI link up
Insurance broker Swinton has created 100 new roles after joining forces with vehicle information firm HPI to offer free comprehensive seven-day cover.
Market moves: Spring comes early for insurers
Following a strong week for managing general agents, insurers were the main recruiters this week as the market begins its move into the spring.
Legal chiefs angered by Downing Street snub at the motor premium summit
Only insurers were invited to the Number 10 meeting, leaving many sectors feeling left out in the cold.
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
View from the top: SMEs need insurer support to prosper in tough times
Tiny glimmers of hope came from the Confederation of British Industry this month, with its prediction Britain will avoid an official recession and see reduced inflation in the second half of 2012.
Roundtable: Climate change - what are the implications?
Environment-related risks will shift significantly over the coming decades, so what can insurers, brokers and loss adjusters do to prepare for the future?
In conversation with Zurich: Corporate underinsurance for plant machinery repair and replacement
There have been a number of surveys that have highlighted underinsurance in the corporate market, with a heavy emphasis on business interruption and property reinstatement. But another insurable cost is often over-looked, that of plant machinery repair…
Post magazine – 23 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
UK General signs £22m worth of new scheme deals
UK General has signed 11 new schemes deals during the past three months as it continues to grow its presence in the UK schemes market.