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Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Post Europe: Shared service and competence centers for insurers
In order to reduce costs insurers are increasingly looking at shared service and competence centres. Hendrik Bremer examines the pros and cons of this model.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Shared service and competence centers for insurers
In order to reduce costs insurers are increasingly looking at shared service and competence centres. Hendrik Bremer examines the pros and cons of this model.
Chartered: A Broker's view: Cowens Survival Capability
In the third of a final part of this series, Post and Insurance Age editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift talks to Grant Scott, an associate director, Cowens Survival Capability about the benefits for a broker in being chartered.
Sword Insurance snapped up by private equity firm
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P, has backed a leveraged management buy out of Sword Insurance from French-owned Sword Group.
Insurance think tank publishes annual survey findings
Think tank The Geneva Association has published the results of its annual membership survey of the views of more than 80 insurance CEOs on international regulatory efforts to contain systemic risk, national government response to climate change and the…
Insurance think tank publishes annual survey findings
Think tank The Geneva Association has published the results of its annual membership survey of the views of more than 80 insurance CEOs on international regulatory efforts to contain systemic risk, national government response to climate change and the…
Pru Health adopts new ‘sustainable’ commission model
Pru Health has adopted what the health insurer believes to be a more sustainable and transparent commission model. From April, all small and medium enterprise new business has been written on a 10:10 commission basis, with 10% initial commission and 10%…
Power Place reaches online marketplace target
Power Place has achieved its target of 1000 brokers signed-up to use its online marketplace, with the addition of Compare Insurance.
Failure rates improve amongst UK SMEs
Experian’s latest Insolvency Index shows that the health of the UK’s micro and small business community improved in April.
Marsh and Mercer open Manchester office
The new Manchester office of subsidiaries Marsh and Mercer has been opened by Marsh & McLennan Companies president and CEO Brian Duperreault.
British Insurance Awards 2011: shortlist announced
Today the Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift is proud to unveil the shortlist for the 2011 British Insurance Awards.
Willis launches pay-as-you-go grey fleet cover
Willis has created an insurance scheme to address the insurance problems associated with allowing staff to drive their own cars on business – the so called grey fleet.
People moves – 26 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 26 May 2011 edition of Post.
Towergate sets £25m target for new in-house e-trading arm
Towergate Underwriting has targeted an additional £25m in gross written premium once its new commercial e-trading proposition goes live this summer. The firm currently claims to control a total of £600m in GWP — of which £75m is through various software…
Career development & CSR: Top marks for Hastings pair
Two risk and compliance officers at Hastings Direct have gained top marks in a professional accreditation in compliance exam.
Career development & CSR: Giles in the Community launched to co-ordinate charitable efforts
Giles Insurance Brokers has launched an initiative to encourage staff involvement with charitable and voluntary organisations in the communities in which they operate.
Junction sees huge boost after B&B buy
A year after its acquisition of Bradford & Bingley's motor and home insurance business, Junction claims to have boosted new home policies by 200%, increased sales on its smaller motor book by 1000% and improved renewal rates by 25%. The firm has now…
View from the top: Together we're stronger
It's always good to reflect back on the Biba conference, given how quickly it goes when you're there.
Website Review: Confused
In the latest of its ongoing series, web performance specialist Gomez looks at Confused's website.
Career development & CSR: Bluefin wins regional apprenticeship award
Bluefin Insurance Services has fought off stiff competition, including underground maintenance firm Tube Lines and engineering specialist Babcock International Group, to be crowned large employer of the year in the London regional final of the…
Post history - 30 years ago: Sir Harold claims OFT is 'not needed'
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Fish eyes boutique growth after ex-Lockton partner hire
Private equity-backed broker Fish Insurance is set to make a play for boutique commercial insurance, following the hire of a former Lockton partner to spearhead a new division.