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Post magazine – 19 January 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa report reveals mixed emotions for 2012 among SMEs
SME bosses across the UK are approaching 2012 with mixed outlooks concerning turnover, profitability and recruitment plans, according to a report published by Axa Commercial Lines.
Government cat fund for Thailand
A £1bn Thai catastrophe fund is to be set up by the local government to provide cover for households, small to medium sized enterprises and industrial factories against floods, wind storms and earthquakes.
More proactive risk management is needed survey finds
While global companies are intensifying their focus on enterprise-wide risk management, most corporate leaders believe their companies have a long way to go in building an effective, risk-aware culture.
Generali, RSA and XL Group believed to insure stricken cruise ship
The Costa Concordia, which ran aground on Friday, is believed to have been insured by companies including RSA Insurance Group, Assicurazioni Generali SpA, and XL Group.
Solvency II vote pushed back to spring
The European Parliamentary vote on Omnibus II has been delayed until the spring, Post understands.
Russian liability law pushes up insurance costs
Stringent new legislation on the management and insurance of plants dealing in hazardous materials in Russia could have far-reaching consequences for companies operating in the region, according to Marsh.
Willis teams up to boost 'renewable energy revolution'
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed a new strategic alliance with clean energy financier Narec Capital to unlock opportunities for firms in the renewable energy market.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Business Insurers Insight Report 2012
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand and customer service levels has never been more vital. The British Insurers Insight Report 2012 details the front-line service…
FSA recruit to help Capita clients prepare for twin peak regulation
A former Financial Services Authority boss is to use his knowledge of regulatory reform to help clients of Capita Commercial Insurance Services prepare for change.
Allianz launches ‘landmark’ scholarship scheme
Up to 50 brokers across the country are expected to sign up for a “landmark” Allianz Commercial scholarship scheme aimed at boosting standards of professionalism within the industry.
Market moves: New faces in the broker space
This week saw a flurry of moves in the broking sector, with both Lorica and Alan & Thomas brining in several new faces.
Roundtable - Analytics: the true value of quality data
As investment in analytics increases, Post gathered a group of experts to debate the rise in the use of data in all areas of the insurance industry.
Post magazine – 12 January 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
UK bankruptcy of Quinn Insurance owner annulled
A British court has annulled the bankruptcy of Sean Quinn, Reuters reports.
ATE insurer Elite enters solicitors' PI market in dramatic u-turn
Legal expenses provider and after-the-event insurer Elite Insurance Company will be entering the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market this year in a dramatic u-turn to its position last year.
Elite opens offices in France and Italy
Specialist legal and after-the-event insurer Elite is expanding its footprint in Europe by opening two new offices.
Adrian Flux becomes first broker to sign up with tyre safety group
Adrian Flux has become the first insurance broker to sign up with safety campaigning group Tyre Safe.
PM health and safety war does not go far enough, says Garwyn CEO
Liability loss adjuster Garwyn has stated Prime Minister David Cameron’s attack on health and safety does not tackle the compensation culture.
Russian plant firms face ten-fold premium rises after new law
Stringent new legislation relating to the management and insurance of plants dealing in hazardous materials in Russia is set to have far-reaching implications for companies operating in the country.
Markel International expands MGA division
Markel International has strengthened its MGA division with the appointment of Sarah Brien as senior underwriter and Alex Hardy as underwriter.
Marsh and Amlin to work with new nuclear managing agent
A managing agent which claims to have brought the first new capacity to the global nuclear insurance market in more than a generation has been launched.
Liberty Syndicates appoints new head of risk management
Liberty Syndicate Management, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Dan Wilkinson as head of risk management.
QBE appoints French general manager from Marsh
QBE has appointed Jean-Philippe Pagès as general manager of QBE France replacing Jean Basset.