Commercial
Spotlight On Technology: Future gadgets
Science fiction has given the people of today a glimpse of tomorrow. However, spare a thought for underwriters, for whom the prospect of insuring some of the space-age gadgets featured must strike real fear, as technology develops and turns science…
Englehardt happy with 'good start' as Admiral turnover increases
Admiral chief executive Henry Englehardt says his full year expectations remain on track following a first quarter which yielded a 9% increase in group turnover from £539m in Q1 2011 to £586m.
Spotlight On Technology: The developing world
With technological developments gathering pace, how will insurers cope with the influx of new gadgets and remain innovative?
Claims Club News: RSA looks to improve retention levels among ‘Generation Y’
RSA has increased investment in motor e-claims to improve retention levels among Generation Y customers.
RSA leads charge as Northern Ireland sheds no-go image among insurers
RSA last week pledged to invest £5m in Northern Ireland, intent on becoming the country's leading insurer, but local analysts are divided as to whether this will prompt a flurry of interest in the market or whether its small size will continue to…
Interview: Be Wiser chairman Mark Bower-Dyke - a convert to the cause
After joining the insurance industry for the money, Be Wiser chairman Mark Bower-Dyke shares his frustrations of short-termism and the lack of training, and explains why telematics is not the answer to the ills of the motor market.
Aviva criticised for 'window dressing' in management reorganisation
Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss's announcement that Igal Mayer, executive director of Aviva Europe, was out on his ear as part of a reorganisation to cut out a £102m layer of management, came as a surprise.
Transport Select Committee seeks to clear up transparency
The Transport Select Committee's reports on motor insurance have proved contentious, with calls for transparency not resonating with insurers. Will the 13th report clear things up?
Editor's comment: Setting course on uncertain seas
This week two of the UK's insurance powerhouses made announcements that, although very different in their nature, aimed to position the respective firms for the future.
Post magazine - 26 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa linked to major capacity deal with Gallagher's OIM
Axa is reported to be close to signing a major capacity deal with A J Gallagher-owned managing general agent OIM.
Cunningham Lindsey signs three-year claims handling deal with Equity
Cunningham Lindsey has teamed up with Equity Red Star's home insurance division to provide the insurer with claims handling services.
CHO boss champions General Terms of Agreement at OFT meeting
Credit Hire Organisation director general Martin Andrews has welcomed the opportunity to explain the advantages of the Association of British Insurers' General Terms of Agreement after meeting with Office of Fair Trading officials today.
Towergate picks up three more brokers
Towergate Insurance has acquired Gill Knott Insurance, Lloyd Manley Associates and the general insurance arm of Airevalley Insurance Services.
Victims sue cab rapist's insurer
Eight victims of cab rapist John Worboys are due to take his motor insurer to the High Court today.
Belfor names former Munters president Philips as UK MD
Alasdair Philips has been named as the new managing director for Belfor in the UK.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
India's general insurance market posts 23% premium growth
India's general insurance market achieved premium income growth of 23% for the full year 2011.
Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.
Property rate poll result
How long will property rates continue to rise?
Axa Commercial promotes Osborne to Leeds boss
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed Karen Osborne to manage its Leeds branch.
Price-comparison model questioned as Admiral casts off Italian Chiarezza
Admiral's sale of its Italian aggregator Chiarezza on Monday demonstrates a failure adequately to invest in overseas ventures, and further withdrawal from European aggregators is a possibility for the insurer, according to one analyst.
Ace promotes four as Pryce joins QBE
Ace executive vice president for financial lines overseas David Robinson has replaced Richard Pryce as UK and Ireland regional president for the retail insurance operations.
Ex-Ace president Pryce joins QBE Europe top team
QBE has appointed former Ace UK president Richard Pryce as deputy chief executive officer of its European Operations.