Commercial
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
View from the top: Changing for the better
The commercial insurance sector has seen five consecutive quarters of little or no price increases after nearly five years of steady decreases. These are challenging times for any commercial insurer or broker and when the top line isn't increasing, firms…
BIS countdown - Interview - Michael Casella: Commitment to the Chubb cause
The new CEO of Chubb Europe, Michael Casella, has spent 28 years travelling the world with the firm. Now based in London, he tells Jonathan Swift why it set up a new Lloyd's syndicate and why you'll never see it dipping in and out of markets.
Retail expansion key as Hiscox remains cautious
Hiscox plans to continue expanding its UK, mainland Europe and US retail businesses despite adopting a cautious outlook for the second half of 2010.
Post Magazine - 26 August 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Refinancing helps Merlin cut losses
Merlin has admitted its ability to win new business has been boosted by its recent refinancing.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Snowball heralds recovery as Suncorp profits increase A$432m in 2010
Australian financial services group Suncorp has recorded a net profit after tax of A$780m for the full year to 30 June 2010, (2009: A$348m).
Fortis Insurance UK back in the black after strong Q2
Fortis Insurance UK this morning reported that a profit before tax of £8.4m in the first half of 2010, reflecting improved performance in the second quarter (Q1 2010: £3.2 m loss; HY 2009: £26.0m profit).
Postscript - 10 years ago: Axa merger unveiled
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR news: LV raises £110 000 for charities
LV has raised £100 000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital and £10 000 for The Sparkle Appeal, a charity that helps children with disabilities.
Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation
Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.
Legal update - litigation funding: Containing the genie
The role of private litigation funding has become a live issue, with collective redress systems being proposed throughout Europe. Robert Hammesfahr explains why fears of abuse and soaring costs may be unfounded.
Fire risks - kitchen ducts: Grease is the word
Improper cleaning of extraction units in the hospitality and catering sectors can cause devastating fires. Allister Smith looks at the facts.
CII unveils pioneering pair
Chubb Europe has become the first insurance company to be granted corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute, following accreditation of its Manchester underwriting and service centre.
Merlin cuts loss by £50m after refinancing
Loss adjusting group Merlin has admitted its ability to win new business has been significantly helped by its recent refinancing.
Meehan throws hat in ring for senior Axa commercial role
Axa Insurance customer experience director Paul Meehan has expressed interest in filling the senior management vacancy in the company's commercial division.
BIS countdown - Interview - Michael Casella: Commitment to the Chubb cause
The new CEO of Chubb Europe, Michael Casella, has spent 28 years travelling the world with the firm. Now based in London, he tells Jonathan Swift why it set up a new Lloyd's syndicate and why you'll never see it dipping in and out of markets.
QBE adds underwriter to A&H team
Business insurer QBE has appointed Gemma Seymour as accident and health underwriter in its non-Lloyd’s A&H team.
Axa CEO Maso insists it has no plans to sell broking arm Bluefin
Axa has insisted that it has no intention of selling its Bluefin Insurance Group and remains fully committed to the distribution market.
Invest in your profession - British Insurance Awards 2010
Ant Gould’s British Insurance Awards opening address in full.
AIG repays American taxpayer another $4bn
AIG has applied nearly $4 bn received from International Lease Finance Corporation to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Revolving Credit Facility, reducing AIG's outstanding principal balance to slightly more than $15 bn, not including accumulated…
Aon Benfield begins roll out of new online portal with US launch
Aon Benfield has launched ABConnect, a new online portal that offers clients any-time access to their account data with the aim of improving transparency.