Commercial
A driven persona
Joe Thelwell, managing director of TRS Poole, has demonstrated ferocious tenacity, resourcefulness and creativity in a career that has seen him hit the heights at breakneck speed. Today still, it seems the only way this industry dynamo will go is up,…
E-trade made easy
Acturis' seemingly endless series of industry firsts has made it a leading player in the e-traded small to medium-sized enterprise space, all of which have generated impressive user growth, writes Sarah Hills.
Thinking big in SME
Observing a gap in the market, Brit Insurance has made headway in the micro-SME sector based on its dedication to delivering innovative and well-targeted business cover, highlights Mairi MacDonald.
Pick of the week: Aviva backtracks, Bluefin rates providers, La Playa looks to Big Apple, Aviva cuts, Barbon expands
Senior reporter Louise Meeson looks at the top news stories in this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Claims firm completes £19.55m MBO
Lloyds private equity arm backs buyouts of ANSA and Independent Inspections.
Former Equity bosses to buy brokers in branch network push
Mike Hutton said the business is targetting "good geographic underwriting areas"..
Sterling Insurance outlook "negative", according to Fitch
However, Insurer Financial Strength Rating affirmed at BBB+
Omega rating reaffirmed
CEO Tolliday said move comes at "pivotal" time for insurance group
Aviva launches commercial property owners package
The offering is traded exclusively online
CNA Europe appoints head of renewable energy and construction
Dowling joins from XL Insurance
Insurers warned to tread carefully with biosynth technology
Lloyd's tells market to take care as potential liabilities could be catastrophic
Arag outgrows offices and moves to new HQ
Legal insurance specialist acquired in March and April and needs more space
Marsh grows real estate team
Marsh makes new hire to help drive development in the commercial property and real estate sector
New UK property team for Liberty International Underwriters
Coxon, who has 22 year of underwriting expertise, will head the team
Adding 1 unveils excess product
CEO Rodilosso claims product will allow brokers to differentiate themselves in the market.
Ryan Insurance signs commercial legal expenses deal
ULR chooses Ryan Insurance to distribute its Commercial Plus product
UK businesses worried by overseas risks
British firms more concerned by overseas supply chain risk than domestic threats, research reveals.
The British Insurance Awards 2009
Over 1800 movers and shakers from across the insurance industry celebrated the British Insurance Awards 2009 at the Albert Hall last night
Giving the thumbs up
Since contractor networks began providing property repair to the insurance industry during the mid 1990s, the debate has rumbled on about how they should fit into the business process. Ralph Savage assesses sentiment in the property claims validation…
Rock solid
Gibraltar has transformed its image to a well-regulated, international financial services centre but now finds itself under fire from the G20 to adhere to new compliance criteria. Sarah Hills reports.