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Irish firm looks to acquire UK brokers
UK brokers are attractive acquisition targets for European players now that valuations are "more sensible" according to one Irish broker.
Application fraud: insurance defence approaches outlined
Martyn Kyle, head of insurance at SAS, outlined a number of potential defence approaches to combating application fraud. These included using the media, screen warnings and capturing suspicious behaviour.
View from the top: a recipe for disaster
Some companies' belief that insurance policies can be sold like loaves of sliced bread makes a difficult situation worse.
Event insurance - market update: the show must go on
With the shift to music downloads, artists are looking to tour more to make money, generating demand but also new risks for contingency underwriters. Sam Barrett looks at the buoyant events insurance arena and finds a growth market, despite softened…
Postbox: preaching to the converted
I read with interest Phil Bunker's View from the Top regarding the challenge of updating rates in the broker market, as this is a view we have held for some time and have already responded to.
News analysis: alarming revelations for commercial cover
The recent Mactavish-Pricewaterhouse Coopers report that declared commercial insurance 'not fit for purpose' is a wake-up call to the market. Insurers, brokers, company boards, government and the buying community should all take note, says John Hurrell.
Motor claims: adding value to the claims process
The vehicle insurance and accident management worlds are at each others throats most of the time. Paul Hoyle looks at why co-operation is the only way forward.
Application fraud: insurers 'oblivious' to extent of issue warns IFB boss
Many insurers are totally oblivious to their exposure to application fraud, according to Insurance Fraud Bureau director Glenn Marr. And one of the prime reasons for this, he added, is its complexity and scope.
Erwin: growth to come from broking firm uncertainty
Westinsure's incoming chief executive Norrie Erwin has said regulatory uncertainty in the broking sector will boost the firm's growth.
Editor's comment: hard work starts here
The British Insurance Brokers' Association must be feeling pretty vindicated and pleased with itself right now — and justifiably so.
Post history - five years ago: NIG senior management is finalised
Looking 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.
Interview - Janet Connor: targeting the over 50s demographic
Managing director of Rias Janet Connor chats to Amy Ellis about targeting the over-50s demographic, embracing aggregators and non-insurance diversification.
CBG eschews acquisitions after tough 2010
CBG will not make any acquisitions in 2011, following a challenging year in which the Manchester-based broker's revenue dropped to £7.71m (2009: £8.96m).
Software start-up eyes 500 000 policies
Start-up broker software provider Wanna Insure has set a target to write 500 000 policies by the end of its third year of trading.
Thatcham-style caravan platform set to launch
Motor caravan broker Victor Millwell is piloting a new technology platform that provides access to a detailed ratings database of motorhomes currently in use throughout the UK.
Website Review: Compare The Market
In the latest of its ongoing series, web performance specialist Gomez looks at Compare The Market's website.
Disappointment over 10% increase in FSA funding
The insurance market has expressed disappointment at a 10% increase in the Financial Services Authority's funding requirements during 2011/2012.
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
Post Magazine – 24 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aldermanbury Declaration - One Year On: The Debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
FSA urged to reconsider financing plans
The Financial Services Authority has been urged to consider the “nature of the risk” of a firm and not just its size when implementing its funding proposals.
Esure dumped as RBSI lands Sainsbury’s insurance deal
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has won a multi-million pound contract currently held by Esure to provide motor insurance for Sainsbury’s, Post has learnt.