Commercial
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost growth of commercial lines
UK General has appointed Cathie Bruce to the newly created position of commercial managing director, hoping the new high-profile role will help mimic the success of Rural Insurance.
Online commercial - Driving business online
Take-up of online commercial products remains less than impressive but where does the blame for suppressed demand lie?
Top 100 UK insurers supplement: A man for all seasons
As CEO of Ageas UK for the last decade, radical changes in distribution, more intelligent use of capital and the financial turmoil are just a few of the changes Barry Smith has witnessed.
Top 100 UK insurers supplement - brand analysis: Battle of the brands
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand has never been more vital. So who is getting it right?
BIS 2011: Livingstone calls for more investment
Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has said the global economy is in the “greatest shift of economic power for 500 years” from America and the UK to Japan and Brazil.
BIS 2011: Mutually beneficial partnerships key to boosting industry social profile
Pinpointing a single organisation to emulate, if not a whole industry, could be the first step towards improving the social profile of the UK insurance community – and action must be taken at industry level not individually.
Post Magazine - 29 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Xchanging obtains broker services control from Aon
Technology services provider Xchanging has gained full control of Xchanging Broker Services.
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost commercial – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the appointment of Cathie Bruce to the newly created role of commercial managing director at UK General.
Brett & Randall unveils new HQ for turnover push
Insurance broker Brett & Randall have opened a new £2.5m head office in Leicester as it looks to double its turnover to £100m.
ECIC expands team with senior hires
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has appointed John Flaherty as regional business development executive and promoted Sharon Miller to sales manager.
Water damage creating costly commercial claims
Approximately 50% of claims made on commercial buildings and contents insurance are for damage cause by escape of water, property insurance specialist Cadogan Keelan Westall has found.
Lorega adds new adjuster
Lorega Solutions has appointed Adrian Starr as a chartered loss adjuster.
Liberty appoints head of D&O
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Guy Williams as head of directors and officers and financial institutions (D&O/FI).
Genworth Financial places new reinsurance treaty for European mortgage insurance
Specialist insurer Genworth Financial has placed a new reinsurance treaty for mortgage insurance in Europe which it says will create significant additional capacity for Genworth’s European mortgage insurance business.
Former Lloyd's chair Taylor joins Jubilee as Ryan finalises deal
Ryan Specialty Group has completed the acquisition of specialist Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Group Holdings and announced a host of key appointments.
PwC launch new scheme for Highland UK reinsurance creditors
Pricewaterhouse Cooper today announced that Highlands UK’s scheme of arrangement which dealt with the direct insurance business of the company, has, following its successful implementation, been formally terminated.
SSP names insurance MD
Technology provider SSP has appointed Stephen Lathrope as managing director of its insurer division.
Equity Red Star forms broker relationship team
Specialist motor insurer Equity Red star has established a dedicated national broker relationship management team to develop profitable accounts with its largest business connections.
Japan typhoon causing "minimal" damage
AIR Worldwide has estimated insured losses from Typhoon Roke are between $150m and $600m.
Liberty makes Brazil appointment
Liberty Syndicates has named reinsurance underwriter Douglas Sakamoto to its team in Brazil.
Business agility for improved profitability - webinar now available on demand
If you missed the recent Post webinar in association with Pitney Bowes Business Insight on the challenges of communicating with customers in today's changing world, you can now watch the on-demand version.