Commercial
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.
Interview - Marshall King: RFIB plans for the future
Softly spoken Marshall King has a track record worth shouting about. Lynn Rouse finds out about his plans to make sure everybody hears about broker RFIB.
Post Magazine – 10 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Banks pledge to lend more to SMEs
The government has welcomed a commitment by the UK's largest banks on lending expectations and capacity.
AIG to strengthen Chartis balance sheet by $4.1bn after loss reserve review
Following completion of its annual comprehensive loss reserve review, AIG said today it expects to record a $4.1bn charge, net of $446m in discount and loss sensitive business premium adjustments, for the fourth quarter of 2010 to strengthen loss…
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
Phil Bird departs Groupama after claims shake up
Groupama Insurances has announced that it has restructured its claims organisation to "ensure it is more closely aligned with the company's business divisions".
North West broker in double win
Chester-based insurance broker Astbury Wren has had a double client win that will see it providing commercial insurance services to Age Concern and Nugent Care.
Powerplace hit by Reed departure
Towergate-owned trading platform Powerplace has confirmed the departure of chief executive Matthew Reed.
Novae finalises run-off closures
In an announcement to the London Stock Exchange, Novae has confirmed it has closed two of its run-off syndicates, while predicting its pre-tax profit for 2010 will reach at least £34m.
XL GWP flat as underwriting income falls
Property and Casualty insurer XL has recorded a combined operating ratio of 94.8% for 2010 (2009: 93.6%), while announcing it has received approval to offer insurance in China.
THB reports 32% rise in 2010 broking profit to £7m
THB this morning reported fee and commission income in 2010 was up by 5% at £48.4m (2009: £46.2m).
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Whittington makes personnel change in Singapore
Whittington Group has promoted Ross Bundey, group general counsel, to the position of director of the Group’s holding company, Whittington Group Pte Ltd.
Lockton warns firms over data breaches
A new Lockton White-paper has warned organisations that do not notify data breaches they are “living on borrowed time”.
ABI: winter freeze cost insurers £1.4bn
The ABI has stated that total costs for motor and home claims reached £1.4bn during 24 November to 31 December 2010, as the “big freeze” swept across the UK.
Tawa targets US growth
Risk capital and insurance services provider Tawa has outlined plans to increase its investment in the US marketplace.
ELTO attracts 90% of insurer market
More than 90% of employers’ liability insurers have voluntarily signed up to the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office service.
Heath Lambert extends affinity deal
Heath Lambert Insurance Services has extended its partnership with The Stroke Association to offer a new suite of travel products for stroke survivors, their families and carers.
Combined under sales moratorium following FSA inquiry
Combined Insurance has been faced with a sales moratorium since October 2010 following a Financial Services Authority inquiry into its sales practices.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.