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Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Number crunching
Looking at the links between credit data and insurance behaviour is unusual in the UK, but this could be about to change, claims Sam Barrett, as insurers look to develop the data sources they use.
Doors open at first RFIB Saudi office after licence secured
RFIB plans to open branches in Jeddah and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia after being granted an intermediary licence to conduct insurance and reinsurance business in the Kingdom.
Post history - Five years ago: Pay rises at FSA increase sharply
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Lorica targets leisure parks with niche team
Lorica Insurance Brokers is aiming to build its multi-niche offering by expanding in the leisure sector, after taking on two specialists from JLT. Paul Brearton, who left JLT last September, and Robert Kluth, who is finishing his gardening leave, join…
Insurance Fraud Register given the ICO green light
The Information Commissioner's Office has given the green light to the definition of fraud that would be used by the insurance industry if the Insurance Fraud Register is given the go ahead this week.
People moves – 30 June 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 30 June 2011 edition of Post.
PCUK marks ten year relationship with UIA with new contract
The CEO of a Somerset-based consortium has spoken of his delight after it was announced that UIA Insurance will be renewing contracts with two of his group’s companies – while also adding a third.
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.