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Kidnap & Ransom: Forewarned is Forearmed
With instances of kidnapping for ransom on the rise in certain parts of the world, it’s more important than ever for firms to ensure they have adequate cover.
Metal Theft: Copper and Robbers
New legislation promises to make life tougher than ever for scrap metal thieves and ease the demand on insurers – but why is the market unconvinced it will be effective?
Post magazine – 28 March 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Savage upbeat on motor market outlook
Lloyd's finance director said the UK motor insurance market is "over the worst of the soft cycle" and has expressed confidence that upcoming government reforms will further improve the sector's outlook.
Clyde & Co hires partner from Keoghs
Clyde & Co has hired Peter Unsworth as a partner, who joins the firm from Keoghs.
Paterson takes reins as Walsh steps down from Walsh PI
Bob Paterson will take over the leadership of the Walsh PI team as managing director founder Mike Walsh steps down from the role.
Need for robust flood solution 'more urgent than ever' says AA
Finding a way to ensure continuing insurance cover for homes at risk of flooding is ‘more urgent than ever’ according to the AA.
Insurance complaints rise in Hong Kong
Complaints rose 18% last year in Hong Kong, but self-regulator says this reflects more sales.
Argenta recruits Hardy claims head for syndicate role
Argenta has recruited Hardy’s claims boss to serve as its own head of claims and reinsurance at its Lloyd’s syndicate from 2 April.
BGL promotes Winslow and Donaldson
Peter Winslow has been promoted to executive chairman of BGL Group and will be succeeded as chief executive by chief operating officer Matthew Donaldson, effective from 1 July.
Questgates launches subsidence hub service
Two former Merlin employees have helped Questgates develop, manage and launch a new subsidence hub service.
New regulator pledges to 'act more decisively' than FSA
The Financial Services Authority has outlined the risks that will be a priority in the next 12 months for its successor, the Financial Conduct Authority, when it takes over on 1 April.
Validus completes LDC-backed MBO
Motor claims specialist Validus-IVC has completed a management buyout with the support of former Davies backer Lloyds Development Capital.
Former Davies’ COO takes Independent Group role
Former Davies chief operating officer Andy Webb has resurfaced in a new role as managing director for insurance at restoration services provider Independent Group.
Reports and consultancy solutions
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British Insurance Awards deadline today
The deadline for entries for the 19th British Insurance Awards is fast approaching.
Homeserve axes 300 jobs
Homeserve is to cut 300 jobs after forecasting a drop-off in customer numbers in 2014.
Crawford launches smartphone app
Crawford Global Technical Services has launched a mobile app that enables insurers, reinsurers, brokers and corporates to search for and appoint the loss adjuster of their choice.
Marsh's new 'Flood Mu' model tipped as likely SoP replacement
A mutualised solution to flood risk has been tipped as the new favourite to replace the Statement of Principles this summer, however a free market could be introduced while legislation is drawn up ahead of the model’s launch.
Post magazine – 21 March 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Claims: Front of house?
Representing the main touchpoint between insurers and customers, claims departments are of vital importance but have traditionally struggled to attract top-level staff. Is this now changing?
Transport Select Committee whiplash inquiry offers fresh hope to PI lawyers
Personal injury lawyers are hopeful the Transport Select Committee’s fresh inquiry into whiplash – launched a week after the Ministry of Justice closed its own consultation – will provide their businesses with a lifeline. This comes as a group of law…
View from the Top: Time is running out
With agreement on the future of flood insurance still out of reach, the government must pick up the pace, says Bronek Masojada.
Career development: Auto Windscreens offers glazing diploma
Auto Windscreens has become the first windscreen replacement company in the UK to offer a new GQA Level 3 Award for continued competence in automotive glazing.