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The top ten stories from www.postonline.co.uk
Online commercial - Driving business online
Take-up of online commercial products remains less than impressive but where does the blame for suppressed demand lie?
Top 100 UK insurers supplement: A man for all seasons
As CEO of Ageas UK for the last decade, radical changes in distribution, more intelligent use of capital and the financial turmoil are just a few of the changes Barry Smith has witnessed.
Top 100 UK insurers supplement: Referral fees roundtable: The hot potato
With barely a day going by without another opinion voiced on the adverse effects of referral fees, our panel of industry experts debated their contribution to cost inflation and the bigger issues*
Penny speed meets...
Jodi Grattidge, head of marketing & propositions, Aviva.
Atmospheric tanks: The big bang theory
The UK has recently seen a number of explosions involving atmospheric tanks, with major incidents at Buncefield and Pembroke. What caused the explosions and how can the risks be reduced?
BIS 2011: Insurance is damaging itself
Speaking to delegates at the British Insurance Summit about the challenges facing global insurance buyers, Julian James, CEO at Lockton Companies, said that we are living in tough economic times and that nobody has it easy at the moment.
BIS 2011: Mutually beneficial partnerships key to boosting industry social profile
Pinpointing a single organisation to emulate, if not a whole industry, could be the first step towards improving the social profile of the UK insurance community – and action must be taken at industry level not individually.
Post Magazine - 29 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Xchanging obtains broker services control from Aon
Technology services provider Xchanging has gained full control of Xchanging Broker Services.
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost commercial – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the appointment of Cathie Bruce to the newly created role of commercial managing director at UK General.
Brett & Randall unveils new HQ for turnover push
Insurance broker Brett & Randall have opened a new £2.5m head office in Leicester as it looks to double its turnover to £100m.
Marsh to assist SMEs managing trade credit
Marsh has said it has enhanced its Cover Credit service to assist small to medium enterprises to manage trade credit risk.
Ai Claims profits up 38%
Motor claims management firm, Ai Claims, has reported a profit after tax of £2.7m in the year to 30 June 2011 - up 38% on the £1.9m it made the previous financial year.
Cobra sells broking operations to Aston Scott
Cobra has sold its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group.
Waterer to head Marsh Risk Consulting in UK and Ireland
Marsh has promoted its head of UK operational risk practice, Richard Waterer (pictured), to be head of Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK and Ireland.
Willis appoints Houston sales boss
Willis Group Holdings has today announced the appointment of Graham Farebrother to the position of executive vice president and sales team leader for the firm’s global energy operation in Houston.
Sevice poll result
Are brokers prepared to switch for lower quality service at a cheaper price?
Waterer to head Marsh Risk Consulting
Marsh has promoted its head of UK operational risk practice, Richard Waterer (pictured), to be head of Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK and Ireland.
Ellis Clowes opens Banbury office
Lloyd's insurance broker Ellis Clowes has opened its second office in Banbury.
Willis and XL move to e-accounting
The London-based operations of insurer XL Group and broker Willis are now using the Acord electronic accounting process between the two companies.
Bollington gives Barnes new risk role
Niche and affinity commercial insurance broker Bollington has appointed Andy Barnes to the new role of head of risk management to expand its 20-strong risk management services.
Plum helps brokers with unusual risks
Non-standard household insurance specialist Plum Underwriting has launched a series of workshops to teach brokers how to benefit from the growing demand for non-standard household risks.