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Former Marsh VP joins claims firm as complex loss boss
Munters MCS has named Simon Hurst as the UK’s major & complex loss director.
Motor insurers urged to come clean on debit fees
Motor insurance providers have been urged to clarify the direct debit fees they charge customer by Defaqto.
Pro Broking goes green with digital issue on environment
Post sister publication Professional Broking has launched its first digital- only issue using the latest page turning technology to offer an in-depth guide on how best to adapt to the green economy.
Willis ends pay freeze
Willis is set to reintroduce annual salary reviews following a two-year pay freeze that was implemented at the height of the credit crunch to cut back on costs.
Open GI launches new broker software`
Open GI has unveiled new software to help brokers meet Financial Services Authority demands for tighter screening practices.
Willis ends pay freeze
Willis is set to reintroduce annual salary reviews following a two-year pay freeze that was implemented at the height of the credit crunch to cut back on costs.
Post Magazine - 19 August 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Post in print - 19 August 2010
Post senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Aon Benfield launches ILS benchmarking tool
Aon Benfield Securities has launched an insurance-linked securities (ILS) benchmarking tool, the Aon Benfield ILS Indices, which provides a quantitative view of ILS returns since December 2000.
Brit appoints Ray Cox as UK CEO
Brit Insurance has confirmed Ray Cox will succeed Peter Burrows as the chief executive officer of its UK Strategic Business Unit.
Aon Benfield launches ILS benchmarking tool
Aon Benfield Securities has launched an insurance-linked securities (ILS) benchmarking tool, the Aon Benfield ILS Indices, which provides a quantitative view of ILS returns since December 2000.
Penny Black's insurance week
One of Penny's colleagues met up with new Garwyn CEO Stewart McCulloch this week, and by all accounts he seems to be warming quite nicely to his new role in the claims space.
Postscript: Five years ago: Drug cover costs still on the rise
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.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Football coverage in decline
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Career development: Barbon staff go for green light
Mairi MacDonald looks at how the implementation of a 'traffic light' target system alongside new employee benefits has seen staff retention soar at Barbon.
Career development: Ask the expert
"I applied for a role on a whim two weeks ago - now I've been offered the job. It's all happened so fast and the company wants me to resign before my line manager goes on holiday. I feel quite guilty about this and really need more time to consider…
Manchester moves for Marsh and Mercer
Marsh and sister consultancy firm Mercer are to consolidate their Manchester operation from the current three locations into one.
Kerry London secures £1m acquisition funding
Kerry London chief executive Damian Kissane has claimed the group is close to concluding a new bank facility that will enable it to make an acquisition.
Willis ends pay freeze but flexible working still an option
Willis is set to reintroduce annual salary reviews following a two-year pay freeze that was implemented at the height of the credit crunch to cut back on costs.
Allianz boss backs rate increases to fuel return to profit
Allianz Insurance chief executive Andrew Torrance has revealed it could implement rate increases of up to 25% in its broker motor book during 2010.
FSA crackdown: whistleblower helps ban unauthorised broker
A whistleblower has helped ban an unauthorised insurance broker from performing any regulated role in financial services, after he was caught using client money to fund a new broking business.
Brokers worry about client choice as RSA bids for Aviva
Brokers have voiced concern that RSA's £5bn bid for parts of Aviva's general insurance business, including the UK, could ultimately limit client choice and competition.
Fortis reaffirms commitment to Kerry London partnership
Fortis has confirmed it has no plans to end its existing partnership with sport & leisure broker Kerry London, after recent speculation both firms could part company.
Law firms divided over FSA broker action
Eversheds and Beachcroft have responded to the FSA’s record £150 000 fine and ban on five insurance brokers, announced earlier today.