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Post Magazine - 30 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Incisive Media cleans up at the Biba Awards 2011
Journalists from Post and sister title Insurance Age topped three categories and received four highly commended awards at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2011 journalist of the year awards.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Senior claims trio leaves Axa
Three directors from Axa Personal Lines claims division including managing director Tony Peppard have stepped down from their roles.
Aspen names head of distribution
Aspen Insurance has appointed Jonny Atkinson as manager, distribution and business development in the UK.
Chaucer outlines delisting timetable after scheme sanctioned
Following an application by Chaucer to the UK Listing Authority, it is expected that trading of Chaucer Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will be suspended from 4:30pm on 30 June 2011.
Professional indemnity Q&A in association with Zurich
With the solicitors' professional indemnity renewal date approaching, Jenny Screech, legal professions manager at Zurich, discusses the current PI climate with John Malpas, the editor-in-chief of Post's sister title Legal Week.
Another Aviva exec departs as Marsh is hit with new lawsuit
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Financial services firms to see surge in PE investment, report says
According to new research from accountancy firm Grant Thornton, more than two thirds of private equity houses are set to invest in financial services firm in the next twelve months.
Financial services firms to see surge in PE investment, report says
According to new research from accountancy firm Grant Thornton, more than two thirds of private equity houses are set to invest in financial services firm in the next twelve months.
Mapfre wins Avanti deal
Mapfre Assistance has been awarded a contract to provide travel insurance and assistance services to Avanti Travel Insurance.
Young drivers face 50% rise in motor premiums
Young drivers face increases of at least 50% in the cost of their motor insurance over the next couple of years, according to Mazars.
JLT targets Latin American growth with Chilean deal
JLT is to expand its Latin American business with the acquisition of Chilean broker Orbital Corredores de Seguros.
Mapfre wins Avanti deal
Mapfre Assistance has been awarded a contract to provide travel insurance and assistance services to Avanti Travel Insurance.
Lockton announces Memphis expansion
Bosses at Lockton are planning a recruitment drive after deciding to open a Memphis-based risk management and employee benefits operation.
Towergate hires new group risk officer
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Lisa Siggery as group risk officer, subject to FSA approval.
2014 is better Solvency II start date, say 60% of Aon Benfield conference delegates
Aon Benfield has released new findings that show 60% of European insurers attending its recent International Analytics conference think 2014 would be a better starting date for Solvency II.
Broker Assistance creates new sales and marketing director role
Broker Assistance has appointed Juliette Tarrant sales and marketing director, a newly created position designed to drive the firm’s growth across all customer and product lines.
2014 is better Solvency II start date, say 60% of Aon Benfield conference delegates
Aon Benfield has released new findings that show 60% of European insurers attending its recent International Analytics conference think 2014 would be a better starting date for Solvency II.
Whitaker to take Plum MD role
Underwriting and broking group Somerville Holdings has promoted David Whitaker to the role of managing director at its specialist household subsidiary Plum Underwriting.
Groupama launches online commercial product
Commercial brokers are wasting valuable time chasing commercial combined quotes, according to a survey of brokers by Groupama Insurances.
Arthur J Gallagher swoops for Lloyd's broker business
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has acquired part of the liability and affinity portfolio of Lonmar Global Risks.
Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.