Commercial
News analysis - QIS5: Unfinished business
The fifth quantitative impact study results have been revealed. Neil Coulson casts an eye over the findings and what they mean for the implementation of Solvency II.
Fears mount over Japan BI claims
Insurers are bracing themselves for substantial business interruption claims following the earthquake in Japan, loss adjusters have warned.
Large Corporate Risks - Claims: Network issues
In the wake of Cunningham Lindsey's international claims hub launch, Veronica Cowan looks at the pros and cons of claims centralisation and asks if some risks are more suited to it than others.
Legal Update: Camden fire conclusions
After a fire at Camden Market in 2008 due to portable heaters, Andrew Blair and Joanne Whyld look at the resulting court case that ensued over the broker's failure to keep the insured fully informed.
Preston set to join RFU
Aon director Craig Preston is set to join the Rugby Football Union in the new post of head of people development.
Penny black's insurance week
You can say what you like about them, mused Penny, but insurance people know a good corporate jolly when they see one.
In Series - Fraud: Taking the right path
Nick Wood and Angela Gibson examine the two legal options available to insurers in fraud cases — criminal or civil action.
Regional Report - Dublin: Dublin up
Ireland has been bailed out by the International Monetary Fund, insolvencies and unemployment are up, insurers premium incomes down and rates show no sign of real hardening. But, when Stephanie Denton visited Dublin she found the market surprisingly…
In Series - Fraud: Two sides to every story
Taking fraudsters to court can be a risky business for insurers, as if they lose the negative publicity can be overwhelming. Rachel Gordon looks at encouraging signs that the industry is fighting back.
Stackhouse Poland buy pushes GWP to £50m
Independent broker Stackhouse Poland has pushed its gross written premium to more than £50m with the acquisition of Essex-based Allison & Partners.
Edwards joins Broadspire as it targets rehab market
Broadspire has unveiled its ambition to become a major force in the UK rehabilitation market, after recruiting industry stalwart Deborah Edwards to head up its new fully integrated rehabilitation services offering.
Stewart exits CII in favour of Blanc team
Axa commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc has appointed the Chartered Insurance Institute's corporate development leader Alasdair Stewart to the position of commercial director.
Comment - commercial insurance: Trouble brewing
In the wake of a damning report on the commercial lines insurance market, Roger Flaxman enters the debate and examines the clash between insurers' principle of utmost good faith and their fiduciary duty to shareholders.
Hiscox sets sights on £100m untapped emerging PI premium
Hiscox is on the lookout for opportunities to build its book by targeting untapped emerging professional indemnity risks in the SME space that it believes could be worth up to £100m.
View From The Top: Delivering SME excellence
In the short time since I became SME director at RSA, small to medium-sized businesses have seen some dramatic changes.
Co-op and Axa enter RSA repair cost fray
Co-operative Insurance and Axa have followed Provident Insurance in disputing subrogated motor repair costs with RSA, Post has learnt.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 31 March 2010
You can say what you like about them, mused Penny, but insurance people know a good corporate jolly when they see one.
Post magazine – 31 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Industry applauds government green light on legal cost reform - Insurance News Now - 31 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the industry's response to Ken Clarke's announcement that success fee recoverability in no win, no fee cases is to end.
Omega rating under review over exposure management concerns
AM Best has placed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Omega Specialty Insurance (Bermuda) and the ICR of “bbb” of Omega Insurance Holdings under review with negative implications.
Brokers await Bribery Act guidance
The Ministry of Justice’s final guidance on what companies will need to do to comply with the Bribery Act, is set to be released tomorrow.
ABI wants referral fee ban to be next on Government to do list
Today’s Government announcement on civil litigation reform will put the brake on runaway legal costs and mean a better deal for genuine claimants and insurance customers, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Oval backs Olympic hopeful
Oval is to sponsor Tom Allen, an 18 year-old Olympic swimming hopeful from Wales.
Lockton Middle East subsidiary gains chartered status
Lockton subsidiary Lockton MENA Limited has succeeded in its application to achieve Chartered Broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.