Commercial
Review of the Year: Brokers - A bumpy ride
Brokers have experienced a somewhat tumultuous year, with imminent regulatory changes, big-name departures and the ongoing financial crisis all leaving their mark on 2012. What next for the sector?
Loss Adjuster Insight: Providing a quality service
Insurance 360's third annual survey reviews the performance of UK loss adjusters during 2012
Julian James to quit Lockton
Julian James is to resign as chief executive of Lockton International and will leave the firm at the end of January.
Marsh becomes first global broker to gain chartered status
Marsh's UK operation has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the CII.
Brit's Doran joins QBE as underwriting manager
QBE has appointed Amanda Doran, pictured, as underwriting manager of its UK combined portfolio with immediate effect.
Ex-NIG director Parry returns with start-up
Former NIG sales and distribution director Dave Parry has launched a business consultancy specialising in the insurance sector.
Colosso to return to the market at Howden
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
Deutsche Bank director joins XL
Former Deutsche Bank director Craig Wenzel has joined XL's reinsurance operations as senior vice president of capital markets.
Allanfield suspends trading pending inquiry
Real estate broker Allanfield has suspended trading on the Alternative Investment Market "pending clarification of its financial position".
Motorists favour telematics devices in fleets, QBE survey finds
A QBE survey found that 66% of people would feel safer on the road if fleet vehicles were fitted with telematics devices to monitor their drivers' behaviour.
Ex-Zurich Global executive Tabard lands Property Insurance Initiatives role
Former Zurich Global Corporate executive Martin Tabard has returned to the UK market as a non-executive director of new property insurance broker Property Insurance Initiatives.
Government given mixed reviews half way through electoral term
Insurance industry stakeholders have given verdicts on the government's performance as it reaches the half-way point in its five-year electoral term.
Airmic raises supply chain cover concerns
Business interruption and supply chain insurance products are too expensive and onerous in information requirements to meet client needs, according to risk management association Airmic.
In conversation with Zurich: Growing SMEs
As a firm develops from a start-up to a fully fledged corporate entity, its risk profile inevitably changes. And, as its exposures change, its insurance needs evolve too.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting - Stormy waters
With the demise of a major player, the insurer squeeze from insourcing and fresh flooding demanding effective surge response, 2012 has taken its toll on the loss adjusting industry. Is there hope on the horizon?
Review of the Year: Health Insurance - Cause for optimism
Despite torrid economic conditions for the insurance industry during 2012, the health market continues to prove that innovation and fighting spirit still allow for growth.
Market moves: No slowdown in recruitment for the insurance industry
Despite moving into December, the industry recruitment machine remained in full swing this week, with a string of appointments finalised across a range of market sectors.
Growing SMEs: SME-volution
From the earliest beginnings as innovative start-ups, to their ultimate emergence as corporate entities, evolving SMEs will always need brokers to ensure that cover matches exposure.
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
AJ Gallagher energy specialist joins Miller
Miller has appointed Daniel Nicholls, pictured, as production and broking specialist.
Chancellor promises corporation tax cuts
The government has pledged to cut corporation tax to 21% by April 2014 in a bid to help struggling British companies.
Post magazine - 6 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Industry must engage with debate on post-Leveson press regulation
Media law specialists have urged the insurance industry to add its voice to the debate surrounding the future of media regulation, following publication of the Leveson report.
More insurance jobs to be cut as major players wrestle with economic climate
Aviva and Direct Line Group will not be alone in making job cuts over the next 12 months as other insurers look to streamline their businesses, market observers have warned.