Commercial
Allianz grows UK GWP by 1.8% in Q3
Allianz’s UK business reported a 1.8% increase in gross written premiums to £1 459.7m in the third quarter of 2013.
Post Magazine - 7 November 2013
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Post Magazine - 31 October 2013
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C-Suite: All brokers can benefit from MGAs
How hip can managing general agents be? In UK commercial broking, MGAs have become a must-have accessory, with most of the big brokers bolting on MGAs to their distribution portfolios.
Insurers set to pay the price after St Jude storm wreaks havoc in the South
Property damage from fallen trees expected to be among major costs.
ABI to merge GI and pensions under Huw Evans after Starling role axed
The Association of British Insurers has revealed its restructure will deliver 7% cost savings for its members.
Post Magazine - 24 October 2013
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Cousins takes over from Flynn as AIG commercial property boss
AIG has appointed Steve Cousins to the role of UK head of commercial property.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
RSA regional director Shepherd joins Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has appointed former RSA regional director Mark Shepherd to the firm’s London branch where he will take on the position of regional underwriting manager.
Post Magazine – 17 October 2013
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Editor's comment: Your country needs you
Cuthbert Heath, one of the most innovative and influential Lloyd’s brokers, developed what we would now recognise as business interruption insurance, with the first modern policy issued in London on 1 January 1939, according to LMI Group.
Sign up to the free-to-attend Commercial Underwriters Forum today
Taking place on Thursday 24 October 2013, the Commercial Underwriters Forum is free- to-attend* for all those working at insurers, managing general agencies and brokers.
C-Suite: Get the growth message right
News that the International Monetary Fund has raised the UK’s economic growth forecast from 0.7% to 0.9% for this year has contributed to a growing cautious optimism about the nation’s future.
Post magazine - 10 October 2013
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Industry backs extension of squatting ban despite lack of claims in 2013
Property landlords liable for damage and personal injury as a result of squatters.
Penny Speed Meets… Mike Crane, commercial lines director, LV Broker
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…
Insurance Fraud Awards 2013: Winners announced
Growing once again in popularity, the fifth annual Insurance Fraud Awards received a record number of entries, reflecting the industry's on-going determination to stamp out insurance fraud across the UK.
Loughney and Latimer's exits: Should adjusters be worried?
This week saw the retirement of two well-known senior loss adjusters with Gerry Loughney announcing his departure from Cunningham Lindsey and Trevor Latimer hanging up his McLarens’ hat, both after 40 plus years service to the market.
Post magazine 3 October 2013
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Post magazine 26 September 2013
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Interview: Jon Dye - The Dye is cast
Jon Dye’s appointment as Allianz UK CEO did not come as a surprise to many, including himself. And while he is not daunted by his new role, he is certainly not complacent about the task ahead.
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Blog: Robin Spencer, Aviva’s latest GI fall guy
Lasting just 14 months as Aviva general insurance chief executive, Robin Spencer has left the business. Jonathan Swift looks at what went wrong.