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Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was delighted to be among the industry grandees for the prestigious 60th birthday bash of high net worth insurer Sterling last week, taking in the atmosphere at London’s fancy Café de Paris.
News analysis - Smartphone apps: has the prime time arrived to invest in mobile?
The long-held hunch by savvy industry operators that the rapid emergence of smartphone technology presents a potentially lucrative revenue stream was this week underlined by Money Supermarket’s claim to have launched the UK’s first front-end motor…
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Penny speed meets... Greg Gladwell, CEO Crawford & Company, UK & Ireland
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Law report: Tough stance taken on contempt of court
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Employment tribunal reforms likely to stir controversy
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Payment protection insurance: Aversion therapy
As PPI mis-selling complaints continue to pour in to the Financial Ombudsman Service, are providers doing enough to salvage the reputation of the sector?
Marine - Post-IUMI: High seas scrutiny
The recent International Union of Marine Insurance conference underlined the escalating piracy problem and tasked underwriters with delivering a cargo-specific solution.
Interview - Don Clarke: Ready for the reforms
Incoming Foil president Don Clarke is all set to tackle the challenges ahead as he prepares to lead insurance lawyers through legal reform not seen in generations.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Loss adjuster insight: Hitting the bullseye?
Insurance 360 takes another look at the performance of loss adjusting firms to reveal who is performing well and who needs to raise their game.
Thatcham relaunches Automotive Academy
Thatcham has revamped its Automotive Academy with the launch of a new mobile training unit and an e-learning package.
Post magazine – 24 November 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how industry experts believe the landmark partnership between Catlin and China Re will be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging…
Garwyn CEO pledges to add a "personal touch"
Garwyn’s CEO has vowed to stay in the role long-term and incorporate the “best elements” of his predecessor’s three year plan into his own two-pronged approach.
Allianz wins Endsleigh underwriting deal
Allianz Retail has secured a deal with Endsleigh to underwrite the insurance for its new gadget cover which targets graduates who have recently left student accommodation.
Lloyd's to scrap 60 jobs in efficiency drive
Lloyd’s is axing 60 jobs in a bid to reduce its budget by £17m next year.
BSIA calls on insurers for support in fight against theft
The British Security Industry Association is calling on insurers to back the fight against rising levels of heavy machinery theft, following two recent incidents in Kent where criminals used mini diggers to rip out ATM machines.
Escape of water claims hit £2m daily
According to Cadogan Keelan Westall a quarter of claims made on flats are for damage caused by escape of water.
Ecclesiastical scoops risk management award for metal theft work
Ecclesiastical has been rewarded for its work combatting metal theft at the Risk Management Awards.
ABI Motor 2011: Insurers sign up to tyre scheme
Major motor insurers Axa, Aviva, Direct Line and RSA are among more than 50 companies that have agreed not to charge an additional premium to policyholders fitting winter tyres.
Anglo Irish to challenge Quinn bankruptcy
The Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, formerly the Anglo Irish Bank, is set to challenge Sean Quinn’s insolvency proceedings in Northern Ireland, according to the Irish Independent.
Argent recruits and promotes internally
Argent Liability Adjusters has appointed four new associate directors and made three new hires as it continues to expand.
Hotter, wetter and windier weather poses a threat to insurers
The Inter-governmental panel on climate change has identified rising temperatures, heavier rain and stronger winds as threats to insurers.
Keoghs grows with two appointments
Insurance claims law firm Keoghs has hired two new partners – insurance fraud specialist Paul Smith and risk and compliance director Philippa Hayes.