Commercial
Irish firm looks to acquire UK brokers
UK brokers are attractive acquisition targets for European players now that valuations are "more sensible" according to one Irish broker.
Application fraud: provider info handover is 'gob-smackingly' bad
There remains a serious issue concerning the "question set mapping challenge" between insurers and aggregators. Indeed, Pinsent Masons head of insurance John Salmon told delegates that, in some cases, it is "gob-smacking how badly this is done".
View from the top: a recipe for disaster
Some companies' belief that insurance policies can be sold like loaves of sliced bread makes a difficult situation worse.
News analysis: alarming revelations for commercial cover
The recent Mactavish-Pricewaterhouse Coopers report that declared commercial insurance 'not fit for purpose' is a wake-up call to the market. Insurers, brokers, company boards, government and the buying community should all take note, says John Hurrell.
Motor claims: adding value to the claims process
The vehicle insurance and accident management worlds are at each others throats most of the time. Paul Hoyle looks at why co-operation is the only way forward.
Aviva boss: earthquake will not impact GI rates
Global general insurance rates will not be dramatically affected by Japan's earthquake and tsunami, according to Aviva's chief underwriting officer.
Post history - five years ago: NIG senior management is finalised
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Interview - Janet Connor: targeting the over 50s demographic
Managing director of Rias Janet Connor chats to Amy Ellis about targeting the over-50s demographic, embracing aggregators and non-insurance diversification.
Sweeney blasts low HNW rate rises
Sterling director of personal and commercial insurance David Sweeney has welcomed "common sense" rate rises in the household insurance market but has called for tougher rating action in the high net worth sector.
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
Post Magazine – 24 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aldermanbury Declaration - One Year On: The Debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
Amlin Corporate CEO to step down
Amlin Corporate Insurance chief executive Patrick Coene is to stand down on 30 June.
Amlin Corporate CEO to step down
Amlin Corporate Insurance chief executive Patrick Coene is to stand down on 30 June.
Allianz backs government health and safety plans
Insurer Allianz has welcomed government plans to reduce health and safety red tape for lower risk SME businesses.
CBG to develop schemes to combat revenue slump
CBG has reported a drop in revenue to £7.71m (2009: £8.96m), which, adjusted to add back exceptional operating and non-operating expenses, amortisation, and share option charges, produced a result of £1.17m (2009: £1.39m).
Swinton chooses Temporary Cover
Swinton Group has appointed Temporary Cover as its preferred carrier for short term Insurance policies for cars and vans.
Aviva extends commerical online trading platfom
Aviva has added three new products to its online trading platform Fast Trade.
Liberty appoints environmental liability underwriter
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Gordon Smith as environmental impairment liability underwriter at its Madrid office.
Liberty appoints environmental liability underwriter
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Gordon Smith as environmental impairment liability underwriter at its Madrid office.
Generali responds to transparency comments
Following comments made by its board member Vincent Bolloré, Generali has issued a statement affirming "its conduct has always been grounded upon extreme transparency towards the market and all the shareholders, respecting the content, manner, timing and…
Generali responds to transparency comments
Following comments made by its board member Vincent Bolloré, Generali has issued a statement affirming "its conduct has always been grounded upon extreme transparency towards the market and all the shareholders, respecting the content, manner, timing and…