Commercial
Review of the year - General insurance: Regulatory dramas
2011, a year dominated by regulatory and legislative change, could yet prove to be a landmark 12 months for the insurance industry.
Post magazine – 15 December 2011
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Practical guidance can reduce risk managers' attention from regulators, says Ferma
Practical guidance on implementing European company law requirements on risk management, internal control and internal audit can help reduce regulatory attention, according to the Federation of European Risk Management Associations and European…
O’Roarke and LV management team extend contract until 2016 – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how LV general insurance MD John O’Roarke is targeting an increase in SME and home insurance business having signed up to a new four-year deal at the firm.
Post magazine 2015 features list
Since January 2012, Post magazine has been running its features on a monthly, rather than an annual basis. For updates contact commissioning editor Rachael Adams.
Swiss Re chief announces early retirement
Swiss Re’s chief executive officer Stefan Lippe is to step down in 2012, bringing his tenure as the head of the reinsurer to a premature end.
Tokio Marine suffers $1.3bn Thai flood loss
Tokio Marine Holdings has incurred net claims estimated at $1.3bn from the recent floods in Thailand.
Loss adjusters ready for Scotland storms
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey is on standby to deal with the storms forecast to hit Northern England this afternoon.
Calls for stricter ID checks to clamp down on plant theft
The Metropolitan Police has issued a plea to the insurance industry to introduce harsher ID checks before issuing policy cover in a bid to prevent finance and hire vehicle fraud.
Lloyd’s underwriters “looking at Conrad Murray conviction"
Lloyd’s underwriters are examining the impact Dr Conrad Murray’s manslaughter conviction for Michael Jackson’s death will have on their legal battle with AEG Live.
Broker claims unearned work transfer payments are endemic in commercial
Brokers are continuing to take secret payments from insurers and not declaring them to clients, according to a specialist commercial intermediary.
Post magazine – 8 December 2011
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Mitsui stops funding police plant theft unit
Mitsui Sumitomo is said to have stopped funding the Plant Theft & Agricultural National Intelligent Unit.
Stolen Vehicle Unit to remain open
The Stolen Vehicle Unit has been granted a reprieve, and will remain open, a Metropolitan Police boss has confirmed.
Motor insurers set to share application data in suspected frauds – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers plan to share suspected application fraud data as criminals try multiple applications to get cars on the Motor Insurance Database as cheaply as…
Bluefin's network appoints Ageas to home panel
Bluefin Broker Partnership Services (BBPS) has appointed Ageas to its panel of preferred home insurance providers.
BCR claims win in IFB fraud investigation
Insurance intermediary BCR Legal has claimed victory after a fraud trial against 14 defendants, including doctors and solicitors, collapsed in disarray.
Thai floods lead Singapore Lloyd's Syndicate to close to new business
Singapore-based Lloyd’s Syndicate 1965 will no longer be accepting new business following the Thai floods.
Dual strikes Aspen and Pembroke capacity deals
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has entered into a strategic partnership with Aspen Managing Agency (Syndicate 4711) and Pembroke Managing Agency (Syndicate 4000) to provide additional capacity for directors' & officers' liability.
Former Citibank broking boss joins Howden Asian board
Howden Broking Group, the broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has recruited Brian Dallamore as an advisor and consultant in Asia.
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Reid furious over Bluefin sell-off rumours
Bluefin Insurance Group boss Stuart Reid has insisted Axa calling in advisers to look at selling off Bluefin Advisory Services has no impact on the general insurance broker.
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…
Fire protection sprinklers: The market needs saturating
Despite research showing sprinklers significantly reduce economic damage and environmental impact following major fires, hopes for mandatory legislation remain low.