Commercial
Ex-HSBC staff to support Capewell's venture
A team of former HSBC Insurance Brokers employees are poised to facilitate the launch of the new venture headed by Martyn Capewell, the chief executive of the bank's now defunct insurer arm.
Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Adapting to new methods
Despite there being restrictions to exactly replicating US insurance scoring methods in the UK, Graham Lund asserts that certain elements could be adapted for much greater effect.
Alternative business structures: I bought the law
With the arrival of alternative business structures imminent, Amy Ellis looks at the pros and cons of the ability for those outside the legal sphere to invest in services.
Household - Flood risk: Removing the safety net
In two years, the insurance industry's pact with central government to provide flood cover for at-risk properties will cease to exist. Ralph Savage reports on how insurers are planning to meet the challenge post-2013.
KGM Motor CEO exits during restructure
Colin Hart, chief executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor has left the group, amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
PCUK marks ten year relationship with UIA with new contract
The CEO of a Somerset-based consortium has spoken of his delight after it was announced that UIA Insurance will be renewing contracts with two of his group’s companies – while also adding a third.
Post Magazine - 30 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Aspen names head of distribution
Aspen Insurance has appointed Jonny Atkinson as manager, distribution and business development in the UK.
Chaucer outlines delisting timetable after scheme sanctioned
Following an application by Chaucer to the UK Listing Authority, it is expected that trading of Chaucer Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will be suspended from 4:30pm on 30 June 2011.
Kwik-Fit appoints head of compliance and risk
The former director for the Bank of Ireland and Clydesdale Bank Ricky McCracken has been appointed to new head of compliance and risk for Kwik-Fit Financial Services.
Professional indemnity Q&A in association with Zurich
With the solicitors' professional indemnity renewal date approaching, Jenny Screech, legal professions manager at Zurich, discusses the current PI climate with John Malpas, the editor-in-chief of Post's sister title Legal Week.
Another Aviva exec departs as Marsh is hit with new lawsuit
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Zenith, Allianz and Aviva confirm Hastings Direct panel
Zenith, Allianz and Aviva have all confirmed they will be joining the Hastings Direct panel of insurers this year, stating it is a “popular way to buy insurance products”.
Liberty Mutual appoints Bristol boss
Liberty Mutual Insurance has promoted Martino D’Aliesio to regional manager at its Bristol office.
Groupama launches online commercial product
Commercial brokers are wasting valuable time chasing commercial combined quotes, according to a survey of brokers by Groupama Insurances.
Arthur J Gallagher swoops for Lloyd's broker business
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has acquired part of the liability and affinity portfolio of Lonmar Global Risks.
Towergate acquires Kent broker
Towergate Insurance has acquired BWA Insurance Services trading as Beric Webb Associates.
Endsleigh warns leisure trusts to check their policies
Endsleigh has warned leisure trusts could be liable should a customer injure themselves on a piece of faulty gym equipment.
View from the top: The pace of change
Twenty years ago the world wide web was in its infancy. E-mail, if it was used in the insurance industry, was limited and contained within organisations. Letters and faxes dominated. We may have had second generation mobile phones but the first UK text…
Legal update - Occupational disease: Networking issues
With occupational disease claims hitting the headlines in recent months, as the Supreme Court seeks to resolve disputes, Ben FitzHugh comments on how the industry can make best use of social networking sites when defending such claims.
Towergate reshuffle sees three senior appointments
Towergate has made three senior internal appointments within its underwriting business following the departures of Simon Read and Scott Banks for Gallagher.
Solicitors' professional indemnity: Turning off the life support
Potential sweeping changes to the solicitors' professional indemnity market could see the controversial assigned risks pool scrapped. Jakki May investigates the effect on qualifying insurers hoping to turn a profit.