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FCA needs to embrace true reform
Brokers tend to skirt warily around telling the Financial Services Authority what its business should be and how to go about it — for good reason, as Willis might testify. But I was surprised that trade representatives were so circumspect about its…
Technology focus - Cloud computing: Head in the clouds
The exact definition of cloud computing may be up in the air but a large number of companies have embraced it. Amy Ellis reports on the insurance industry’s take-up of cloud technology and the security implications involved.
New generation claims group: Networking opportunities
With a brief of developing innovative ways to improve the claims process, the Chartered Insurance Institute’s new generation claims group recently finished its year-long pilot. Ant Gould looks at the results and talks to the key players.
Post Magazine – 18 August 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Travelers motor exit prompts market withdrawal speculation – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including Travelers’ decision to pull the plug on its private motor business in Ireland, leading to speculation that the insurer is planning to withdraw from the country…
Motaquote vows to centralise after shutting seven branches
Motaquote bosses have vowed to centralise the firm’s renewal process as part of a restructuring strategy which has seen seven high street branches close across Wales.
Marsh offers small solicitor firms 'exclusive' PI deals
Marsh claims to have two exclusive insurer deals for small and mid-sized firms of solicitors to help tackle what it describes as a “challenging renewal season for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance”.
Auction insurance offered as hammer comes down
Commercial property insurance broker Cadogan Keelan Westall is to attend Network Auctions’ National Auction Room in Hatfield so it can put items bought under the hammer on cover as soon as they have been purchased.
Gallagher names Des O'Connor affinity boss
The UK arm of broker Arthur J Gallagher has promoted Des O'Connor to director of strategic development for affinity business.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on buying habits for travel insurance and a blog on women in insurance.
Guest blog: Women the key to greater competitive edge
In a recent survey, the Employers' Association of Insurance Companies in Germany and the professional training body of the German insurance industry found that the boards of directors of German insurers are only 4% female.
The diverse and evolving nature of travel insurance distribution
Consumers’ travel habits and purchasing of travel insurance varies from country to country. Simon Tottman takes a look at which product and channels are dominating this line of insurance throughout Europe.
Oamps appoints wholesale director after business revamp
Australian insurance broker Oamps has named Ros Bayley wholesale director following a business restructure.
Quote Devil sets up helpline to help Travelers' motor customers
Dublin-based insurance broker Quote Devil has set up a dedicated consumer help-line to offer assistance to worried customers of Travelers Motor Insurance after the American company announced it is withdrawing from the market.
Post Blog: The true value of awards
What's the value in winning an industry award?
Axa Commercial targets record £1.2bn GWP by 2015
Outlining Axa’s strategy for the commercial lines business, CEO Amanda Blanc said that it aims to have a combined opertaing ratio of 95% by 2015.
CBG secures blind society appointment
Independent insurance broker and financial services intermediary CBG Group has been appointed by a society for the visually impaired.
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford appoints first Group CIO
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Brent Kruger its first Group Chief Information Officer.
Invicta buys Wordsmith's GI business
Paul Cosh and Steve Gamage’s acquisitive broker vehicle Invicta Insurance Services will complete its 9th acquisition in just 18 months in September, buying the general insurance portfolio of Suffolk broker Wordsmith Insurance Services.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Mooching around the insurance industry as she does, Penny is lucky enough to meet some fairly colourful characters.
Lloyd’s – China: Chasing the Chinese dream
As the world’s second largest economy, China is a tempting opportunity for insurers. Leigh Jackson reports on the key role being played by Lloyd’s, the difficulties in gaining traction and the reality checks on expectations.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up
RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims with the latest riot bill estimate hitting £750m, as Post went to press.
Mitsui poaches Catlin pair in Midlands market push
Mitsui Sumitomo has enticed an underwriting duo from Catlin to spearhead its regional mid-market push in the Midlands, Post has learnt, having earlier lured a team from Chubb to build its presence in Ireland.