Commercial
Riskclick deal.
The London-based Worldwide Broker Network has selected e-commerce and risk management software speci...
Silverstein seeks $7.2bn WTC claim
Larry Silverstein, who owned the lease to the World Trade Center is seeking $7.2bn (£4.5bn) from ins...
Insurers set to provide airlines with $1bn cover
German insurer Allianz says insurers are on the verge of offering airlines cover of up to $1bn on the...
Appointment at Weightmans.
Weightmans has taken on work-related injury specialist Steve Woods in its Manchester offices. Mr Woo...
Humana verdict.
A Florida appeals court has thrown out a $79.6m (£55m) verdict levied against Humana for cutting off...
Untangling technology.
The role of technology, and in particular e-commerce, in the evolving insurance market was tackled at the Post Magazine/Kennedy's round table event this week. Lynn Rouse and Jane Bernstein report.
Affinitas targets forces personnel.
Recently-established financial services company Affinitas has launched a suite of personal insurance...
Mixed fortunes for CGNU and Standard Life.
The UK's leading insurer CGNU has been granted permission to enter the Chinese life market, as the c...
Appointment at Ansvar.
Ansvar has appointed Duncan Tuffrey as regional manager for the South-west. He brings with him nearl...
CII: new directors.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed two new directors from outside the industry. Peter M...
Flourishing business?
For many customers, the local broker stands out as being a vital link with the personal face of insurance in a market place that is becoming increasingly impersonal. Many insurers are eyeing these regional outlets with interest, says Rachel Gordon.
TUG is tight-lipped over Folgate.
Towergate Underwriting Group refused to comment on market rumours it was involved in talks over the ...
Cigna and L&G in joint absence risk deal.
Cigna Healthcare has teamed up with Legal & General to provide a package combining absence risk mana...
Independent meet.
Ex-Independent staff met in Manchester this week to hear the replies given to a series of questions ...
Appointment at Item Plus.
Malcolm Smith has joined Item Plus Consulting from Booz Allen Hamilton, bringing with him e-commerce...
Critical step for NU.
Norwich Union has cut its critical illness rates by up to 30% as it attempts to court female custome...
Safeonline for SMEs.
Digital risk insurer Safeonline has launched a new product for SMEs to protect against the danger of...
Towergate preferred bidder for Folgate
The acquisitive Towergate Underwriting Group is set to acquire Poole-based insurer Folgate from its ...
CII brings in two new directors
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed two new directors from outside of the industry. Pete...
US Tragedy: News - Willis - WTC was covered.
As the broker responsible, Willis this week refuted press speculation that the absence of finalised ...
Cornhill calls for core skills drive.
Chris Hanks, Allianz Cornhill's Underwriting Academy underwriting and training executive, accused th...
BIBA and IIB trading insults.
Regulation of insurance brokers was top of the news agenda in Post Magazine 10 years ago, with the a...
SIF: St Paul warns of unsustainable rates.
St Paul warned of "unsustainable" rates in the solicitors' indemnity market this week, as it transpi...
On the safe side.
Senior personnel are now more liable than ever for the actions of their company, however many are still failing to limit their personal liability with adequate insurance, says Lynn Rouse.