Commercial
Space Tourism: Ready for liftoff?
With Virgin Galactic edging closer to launching tourists through the stratosphere for the first time, what part will the insurance industry play in this uncharted territory?
Aviva to send 600 UK jobs to India
The union Unite has accused Aviva of betraying its UK workforce by offshoring hundreds of back office processing jobs to India.
AGCS appoints technology risks underwriter
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed James Tuplin as a technology risks underwriter within the financial lines team.
Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.
Flood: A Dutch Obligation
For the first time in decades Dutch citizens can purchase flood insurance but should the product be compulsory?
Jelf deal marks return to form, says Alway
"Most if not all" of The Insurance Partnership directors are expected to accept the majority of the purchase price in shares, according to chief executive of the broker's new owner Jelf Group, Alex Alway.
UK General inks Risk Stop partnership
UK General Insurance and Risk Stop have completed a deal that will see the latter provide three years of risk management services to the insurer and its clients.
Xuber unveils analytics kit for commercial lines insurers
Xchanging’s insurance software arm, Xuber, has launched a new toolset to provider commercial lines insurers with insight into their business.
Gallagher backs Gable Italian launch
Gable Holdings has partnered with Arthur J Gallagher International to launch its first product in Italy.
Post magazine – 9 May 2013
How do your customers rate the claims service you provide? Probably not as well as you think.
Risk management essential to innovation say business leaders
Innovation and risk management are seen as two sides of the same coin by business leaders seeking to grow their companies.
View from the Top: A duty to the wider economy
Risk management expertise provides invaluable guidance to enterprising businesses, says Andrew Torrance.
Brokerbility signs first Scottish member
Brokerbility has signed up its first Scottish broker with Ayr-based MacKay Corporate joining its ranks.
Broking Supplement: A simple plan
Keep the customer satisfied
Broking Supplement: Networks - Joined-up thinking
Networks may give a bigger voice to small and medium-sized brokers - but after 20 years is the model still valued by insurers?
DLG boss expects reforms to prompt limited benefit in tough market
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has vowed to adopt a conservative outlook on legal reform within the motor market and has suggested financial gains will be enjoyed by consumers as opposed to insurers.
AIG targets London market as it reveals its 2012 results
AIG UK is past its crisis and ready to hit the London market hard, according to its UK managing director Nicolas Aubert.
UK General to launch niche motor scheme alongside Enterprise
UK General is preparing to launch itself into the non-standard motor arena with a scheme for brokers, in partnership with Gibraltar-based motor and general insurer Enterprise Insurance.
Former IFB and Groupama director Phil Bird returns as a broker with Coversure
Former Groupama Insurances claims and non-motor & SME underwriting director director Phil Bird is to return to the insurance market in June as a broker with Coversure based in Essex.
Lancashire CEO Brindle admits Aon/Berkshire deal concerns as it unveils $77.9m Q1 profit
Lancashire Holdings this morning reported a jump in pre-tax profit and post tax profit for the first quarter of 2013 to $78.9m (Q1 2012: $46.5m) and $ 77.9m (Q1 $45.6m) respectively.
RSA records stunted UK growth in Q1 despite commercial 'progress'
RSA'S UK business posted stagnant growth for the opening three months of the year, with net written premiums recorded at £726m (Q1 2012: £725m).
Towergate CEO Hodges hails new "flexible debt structure" after £396m bond issue
Towergate has announced the pricing of the offering by its subsidiary, Towergate Finance, of floating rate senior secured notes due 2018 in an aggregate principal amount of £396m.
Post magazine – 2 May 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Simply Business closes in on MBO as Brit CEO Cloutier admits u-turn over broker commitment
Simply Business is close to a deal which will see it separate from Brit Group through a management buyout, Postonline has learnt.