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Axis to expand in Mexico
Axis International is to expand its operation in Mexico, targeting domestic growth opportunities and the country's international reinsurance business.
Household water leaks cost £2bn
According to the Association of British Insurers, 9.7 billion litres of water leaked into UK homes over the course of a year – enough to fill 3,880 Olympic size swimming pools.
Keychoice Underwriting reveal new management roles
Keychoice Underwriting is targeting further growth over the coming months after making a string of appointments in a bid to bolster business development and underwriting experience.
Jack Straw confirmed for annual Post Claims Event on 12 October
Former Justice Secretary and outspoken critic of referral fees Jack Straw will address the annual Post Claims Event on 12 October, Postonline can reveal.
Insurance Insight August: Exclusive commercial property and captive domicile content now live
Insurance Insight August is now live with look at commercial property in the Benelux region; innovation in the captive domicile market; and an interview with Now Health International.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Martin Garcia, Now Health International
Martin Garcia has spent almost 20 years in the international private medical health market with over 10 years as managing director for Goodhealth Worldwide. As he returns to the market with his new venture as chief executive of Now Health International,…
BLM head of policy development leads new CJC working party
Head of policy development at Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP, Alistair Kinley will lead a new Civil Justice Council working party responsible for identifying practical solutions in three areas of costs policy which were first examined in the Lord Justice…
Commercial property Benelux: the bottom of the market?
The commercial property market in Benelux remains soft but as premium hit rock bottom Sam Barrett looks to see if changes are on the way.
Captive Domiciles: new entrants cause a stir
New captive domiciles are emerging with clear regulations which are attractive for captives. Jane Bernstein asks if there is room for everyone.
Argent Liability Adjusters move into bigger base in South West
Argent Liability Adjusters’ Bristol team are to move into new offices that are double the size of their current base.
Global storm activity increased in July
Aon Benfield's Impact Forecasting has revealed that July was characterised by an increase in global tropical cyclone activity as the calendar turns to the Atlantic Hurricane Season reaching its historical peak of activity.
Law reports: Costs confusion as both parties claim victory
This las report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Post history - 50 years ago: Firm offers prize for road research
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Credit hire: Improving the engagement
The credit hire industry has traditionally had a rocky romance with insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what has gone wrong and how the two sides can reconcile their differences.
Lloyd's pursues own probe into Equity syndicate losses
Lloyd's is investigating Equity syndicate's reserve deterioration, Post has learnt, and a Names protest group says the outcome should prove influential to its own campaign over Equity's losses.
Law report: Price put on purchase of accommodation too high rules judge
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Allianz selects repair partners
Allianz has selected building maintenance firm Mitie and insurance repair specialist MA Assist for its nationwide building repair.
Law report: Mary Poppins stunt claimant must take blame for accident
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
RSA boss: CMCs not cause of referral fees
RSA's UK chief executive Adrian Brown has called for action against "hefty" lawyer fees and the amount they pay claims management companies rather than targeting CMCs themselves.
MYI global offering shake-up
Loss adjusting group McLarens Young International has ceased working with its affiliate partner in Canada with immediate effect and will shake-up other regions soon.
O'Roarke urges legal fee crackdown
LV's managing director of general insurance John O'Roarke has added his voice to the cries for a crackdown on legal fees.
Postbox: Squaring a difficult circle
David Bonehill's letter 'Bursting for Improvement' quite correctly referenced the scale of the burst pipe and escape-of-water claims either side of last Christmas. He also correctly identified the finite resource that is the UK loss adjusting profession…
People moves – 4 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 4 August 2011 edition of Post.