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Affinity news: Insurers urged to look beyond top-20 targets
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Clear boost for household book
Allianz has grown its household book by almost £30m in the 18 months since the launch of its Clear household product. Gareth McChesney, head of portfolio management at Allianz Retail told Post that in December 2008 its household book in the broker market…
CN launches scooter cover
Carole Nash has launched an online brand targeting commuter motorcyclists and scooterists, initially via Go Compare.
Heath Lambert raids Lark for M25 push
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division with the target of capturing SME business within the M25 zone.
Dual makes property and casualty move
Dual Corporate Risks has branched out from its professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ heartland and entered the property and casualty market with the appointment of the former managing director of Glacier Group, Steven Price.
A kwik fix for Fortis?
Fortis’ onward march continued last week with the not-so-unexpected news that it had acquired the Kwik Fit insurance business.
Broker Direct sees profit fall by three quarters
Broker Direct saw its profit fall by three quarters in 2009, and chief executive Roy Green predicted the firm’s profitability will be “under pressure” for the remainder of 2010.
NIG slips into the red as RBSI brands all suffer
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG was the only one of its major four brands to record a loss in 2009, Post has discovered.
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
Affinity news: Brand butlering offers third way for providers
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
OIM hires ex Bluefin boss
Former Bluefin managing director, Chris Ladkin is joining OIM Underwriting to head up its new Finpro team.
Policyfast enters Lloyd’s after acquisition of SP
Wholesale broker Policyfast has entered Lloyd’s after being granted coverholder status and acquiring an underwriting team from Stevenson Price.
Post Magazine – 8 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital e-book.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Bluefin expands real estate team
Helen Goodey from Zurich has joined Bluefin as executive director of its real estate team.
Heath Lambert creates London commercial team
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division to capture business within the M25 zone.
Time ticking on Insurance Fraud Awards submission deadline
There are just three days left to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week, Post reported how the Association of British Insurers' director of general insurance and health, Nick Starling, attended a conference for fire and rescue specialists in Harrogate.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Bowring streamlines for takeover
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.
Claims - Real estate: Estate of play
With real estate investment going global, Graham Smart examines the insurance industry's approach to protecting the assets involved.
Broking focus - bribery act: Proscribing bribing
With the spotlight on broker commissions, Leigh Jackson reports on the incoming Bribery Act and the threat it poses for financial incentives.
Equity World Cup competition - week five: The big one looms
Your last chance to enter our World Cup competition to win an Ipad.
Ex Broker Network team set to challenge Towergate with start-up
A new broker has been set up by former Broker Network employees that will go head to head with Towergate's recently merged Manchester operation.