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Post Blog: Brighton, Blanc, Transformers and Marty McFly
Sitting down on the couch after a hard day's baby sitting in Brighton on Saturday I flicked on the TV and Back to the Future was on.
Energy insurance prices stagnate as capacity reaches all-time high
Energy insurance prices have stagnated following the massive Tohoku earthquake in March, according to a new report by Willis Group.
Biba agrees access to ECGD for member brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has formed an agreement with the government’s Export Credits Guarantee Department to provide general insurance brokers with access to the ECGD export insurance scheme for their clients.
Provident sale to be finalised today: sources
Sources close to the sale of motor insurer Provident to MMA parent Covea have confirmed the deal is expected to go through today.
Generali chairman resigns
Chairman of Assicurazioni Generali Cesare Geronzi has resigned from his post today owing to differences that prevent his involvement in Generali.
Generali chairman resigns
Chairman of Assicurazioni Generali Cesare Geronzi has resigned from his post today owing to differences that prevent his involvement in Generali.
Willis opens Aberdeen office
Broking giant Willis has opened a new office in Aberdeen.
Aon Benfield launches earthquake model for Cyprus
Aon Benfield has launched an earthquake model for Cyprus, as insurers seek to increase their understanding of seismic risk in the region.
Biba teams up with All Clear Insurance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed All Clear Insurance as the provider of its new non standard medical travel scheme.
Aon Benfield launches earthquake model for Cyprus
Aon Benfield has launched an earthquake model for Cyprus, as insurers seek to increase their understanding of seismic risk in the region.
NIG: we are not irresponsible
NIG has reiterated its claim that it is not guilty of irresponsible underwriting, despite complaints within the market that its rates have fallen by more than 30% following the launch of its 'Guarantee to Beat' price match deal.
E-business: Customer service must be priority
The chief executive of online commercial provider Simply Business has said the insurance industry must become more customer-centric if it is to catch up with the online revolution.
Post history - 50 years ago: Post history: abstinence insurer wins approval
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 50 years ago reveals.
Axa cuts to hit commercial
Sources close to Axa UK's personal lines division and broker Bluefin have insisted management cuts will only affect commercial lines.
Biba and IIB warn members over Bribery Act compliance
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have urged members to start putting measures in place to comply with the forthcoming Bribery Act.
E-business: Wishman: mobile e-commerce has finally arrived
Mobile technology has "finally arrived" in the insurance space and now is the time to develop a mobile online strategy, according to LV group e-commerce director Paul Wishman.
Editor's comment: keeping the buzz alive
After the initial buzz of excitement swarmed round the industry at the prospect of an insurer-funded dedicated police unit to combat fraud, all has gone strangely quiet. Fair enough, the Association of British Insurers did stress that its discussions…
Disease claims - ELTO: location, location, location
Difficulties inherent in identifying the relevant insurer in a long-tail disease claim led to the creation of the Employers' Liability Tracing Office. Anne Griffiths and Alan Hunter explain what is needed to make it work.
Interview - Michael Walter & Edward Maddison: Engaging the next generation
Lynn Rouse talks to ASL's Michael Walter and Edward Maddison about expanding horizons, operational expertise and engaging the firm's next generation.
View from the top: the online commitment
There has never been a better time for us, as business insurers, to remind ourselves how it feels to be a customer — especially because being a customer, with smartphones and computers now constantly at close quarters, is changing month-by-month.
Besso management buys out Union Hamilton shares
Besso has insisted it is business as usual at the firm, after its management completed a shareholding purchase worth almost £3m.
Legal update - corporate manslaughter: driving issues
With the first conviction under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 having finally taken place in February, Roger Ball explains the potential consequences for motor fleet operators.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight
Aggregators have joined forces with the Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers' Association to publish new guidance on online application fraud.