Commercial
BIS 2010 - News: Grads "don't understand" insurance industry
The insurance industry must overcome perceptions of being "boring, difficult to deal with and overly complex" to attract a new generation of talent, according to Chartered Insurance Institute president Chris Hanks.
BIS 2010 - News: SME sector set to be next big thing for aggregator sites
Price comparison site Beat That Quote has hinted it could move into SME insurance after earmarking the sector as the next stage of aggregator growth.
B2B aims to be top choice for independents
Broker 2 Broker's new managing director Denis Morgan has unveiled a new strategy aimed at turning the business into the "preferred online underwriting facility for independent brokers".
Central targets growth with new sector focus
Central Insurance Services, the Aberdeen-headquartered broker that opened up shop in Glasgow in March, has outlined the sectors it intends to target to generate growth.
Arista and NIG boost teams in Leeds pushes
Arista has signalled its intent to broaden its UK footprint after appointing a senior underwriter to focus on the Leeds insurance market.
Report reveals European insurance buyers fear price hikes
Almost half of all European insurance buyers are concerned current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
AM Best affirms QBE Europe's rating as "A"
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of QBE Insurance (Europe) (United Kingdom), QBE Insurance (International) Limited (Australia) and QBE Reinsurance (Europe) Limited …
QBE deal with ambulance service aims to cut insurance costs
QBE is providing accident monitoring technology to promote safer driving and help reduce the insurance claims costs for the NHS as part of an arrangement with the North East Ambulance Service.
JLT announces name change
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has announced it is changing the name of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited to JLT Specialty Limited.
Interview - James Shea: Going back to basics
Two years on from 'AIG day' Mairi MacDonald met the newly appointed managing director of Chartis UK James Shea to discover his plans for the company.
Heath Lambert wins newspaper deal
Heath Lambert has been appointed by Express Newspapers as its exclusive general insurance and risk management provider.
Hyperion shows Asian intent
Post has learnt that a subsidiary of Hyperion Insurance Group has reached an agreement to acquire an independent insurance broker in a move that will significantly increase the company’s presence in Asia.
AM Best affirms QBE Europe's rating as "A"
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of QBE Insurance (Europe) (United Kingdom), QBE Insurance (International) Limited (Australia) and QBE Reinsurance (Europe) Limited …
AM Best commentary: Keeping the balls in the air
While hardly a vintage year for the general insurance sector, 2009 did see an overall improvement due to investment earnings - but, says Catherine Thomas this year is unlikely to match up.
Donaldson completes top team with commercial hires
The chief executive of RSA's Latvian business Tara Kneafsey is to move to the UK to drive forward the insurer's SME offering.
EU buyers fearing insurance rate increase
Almost half of European insurance buyers are concerned that current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
EU buyers fearing insurance rate increase
Almost half of European insurance buyers are concerned that current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
Post Magazine – 30 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post Magazine – 16 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
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Willis establishes life sciences unit
Willis Group Holdings has established a new business unit within Willis Global Markets International for the insurance of companies involved in Life Sciences.
Willis establishes life sciences unit
Willis Group Holdings has established a new business unit within Willis Global Markets International for the insurance of companies involved in Life Sciences.
Lloyd's results show first half year profit halved to £628m
Lloyd’s this morning reported that its half year profit before tax had fallen significantly to £628m (June 2009 £1.32 bn) in 2010.
Law Society launches PI support scheme
The Law Society has unveiled a new facility to help law firms which are struggling to renew their professional indemnity insurance.