Commercial
Travelers targets UK PL market for expansion
Travelers is eyeing expansion opportunities in the UK personal lines market, according to the newly appointed chief executive of its European operation.
Axa pledges autonomy in mass branch overhaul
Regional brokers have welcomed an overhaul of Axa's "overly bureaucratic" regional strategy, after commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc outlined plans to devolve decision-making power from the insurer's head office.
Iprism cuts losses and eyes 2011 profit
Online commercial underwriting agency Iprism has seen its losses reduce by £4.5m during 2010, according to its latest filings at Companies House.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny understands the launch of widely anticipated new insurance trade body the Managing General Agents' Association has been held up by a lack of technological foresight.
View from the top: mind the gap please
As a regular London underground commuter I am frequently reminded of the gap in expectations that yawns between me as a paying customer and the so-called service delivery provided by the management of our capital's public transport infrastructure.
Post magazine – 14 April 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Eversheds welcomes “common sense” Baker ruling
Law firm Eversheds has backed the Supreme Court ruling overturning the case of Baker v Quantum, hailing the decision as a victory for “common sense”.
Baker ruling brings “much needed clarity”
Law firm Keoghs has hailed the Supreme Court ruling in Baker v Quantum for employer’s liability deafness claims.
Identity fraudsters target motor insurers
Fraud rates in the insurance sector remain in line with full year figures for 2008 and 2009, according to a new report published by Experian.
Zurich welcomes Baker ruling
Insurer Zurich has backed a Supreme Court judgment overturning the Court of Appeal decision in Baker v Quantum Group Clothing.
Supreme Court allows insurer EL deafness appeals
The Supreme Court has overturned a Court of Appeal judgment making employers liable for noise induced deafness caused by noise above 85 decibels from 1978 onwards.
Keoghs: Insurance fraud spreading beyond city walls
The tough economic climate and improving fraud investigation techniques have resulted in a significant increase in suspicious claims across England and Wales, according to Keoghs.
Allianz Global announces board changes
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has made two appointments to its board of management.
APC seeks northern manager
APC is aiming to double its book of SME business in the North of England and Scotland over the next 18 months by hiring a dedicated business development manager for the region.
Allianz Global announces board changes
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has made two appointments to its board of management.
Keelan Westall appoints regional managers
Commercial property insurance broker Keelan Westall has appointed business development managers to cover the South East and Midlands regions.
Allianz creates PI underwriting team
Allianz commercial has established a new professional indemnity underwriting team in preparation for the launch of a new product later this month.
Omega puts $23.6m price on Japan earthquake and tsunami
Omega Insurance has published an initial estimate of ultimate net losses arising from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Autonet names head of operations
Van specialist Autonet Insurance Group has appointed Phil Evans as its new head of operations.
MMA unveils dedicated schemes team
Insurer MMA has unveiled a new team to deal with its commercial schemes business.
Howden launches surveyors PI product
Howden Insurance Brokers has launched a new UK professional indemnity product for chartered surveyors with a fee income of under £750 000.
Tawa takes 51% stake in US business
Tawa has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% stake in newly formed US holding company LGIC Holdings for $1.