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Just the job
Human resources managers are under increasing pressure to come up with the right remuneration combination to attract new talent and retain existing staff if insurance companies are to successfully compete, says Paul Picknett.
Brit Insurance Holdings recruits Mark Cassidy
Brit Insurance Holdings has recruited Mark Cassidy, a medical underwriter writing US specific and a...
Marsh announces appointment of chief executive
Marsh has announced the appointment of Bruce Carnegie-Brown as chief executive for all of its UK op...
Sherwood International opens new headquarters in Chertsey
Insurance technology solutions specialist Sherwood International last week officially opened its ne...
Broker Heath granted summary judgement in its favour
In a case this week heard in the Superior Court of California, broker Heath was granted summary jud...
Future of Trenwick Group thrown into uncertainty
The future of struggling Bermudian insurer Trenwick Group was thrown into uncertainty this week, af...
Straight to the core
The issue of insurance investigators has come under scrutiny recently, with a few rotten apples seemingly spoiling the reputation of this group. The introduction of a strict regulatory framework has been mooted to get to the heart of the matter. Seamus…
Appointment at BDML
John Kavanaugh has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of BDML (Holdings). Mr K...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill Engineering
Simon Cuthbert has been made account development manager of Allianz Cornhill Engineering. He will b...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was looking up her old pal at Pool Re this week for a chat on whether her friends would need ...
The GISC appoints Julian James to the board
The General Insurance Standards Council has appointed Julian James, director of Lloyd's Worldwide M...
The GISC makes Intervention Order against Collard & Partners
The General Insurance Standards Council this week said its Enforcement Committee had made an Interv...
Football competition reaches final stages
The final Post Magazine/Avon Insurance football competition of the season offers one lucky reader a...
Brokers getting ready for new FSA regime
Brokers may face difficulties getting ready for the new Financial Services Authority regime, acco...
A tough line on insolvency
A new piece of EU legislation comes into force in the UK in April. The Insurers Reorganisation and Winding Up Directive will have a huge impact on future insurance insolvencies. Paul Evans investigates its wider implications.
Appointment at Rubicon
The Rubicon Corporation has appointed Alan Davies as relationship manager, responsible for establis...
Highways tram action goes off the rails
William Roe v Sheffield City Council and others (Court of Appeal - 17 January 2003).
Breaking the cycle
Research shows smaller companies underestimate the long-term effects fire and flood could have on their business. As disaster recovery insurers turn their attention to this group, the challenge is to persuade SMEs to be realistic about the risks and…
Appointment at Bland Bankart
Bland Bankart has taken on Sarah Higgins as its new group human resources director. Ms Higgins has ...
The RAC appoints Duncan Wilkes as managing director
The RAC has appointed Duncan Wilkes as managing director, RAC Business Solutions, with effect from ...
Equifax boosts its dedicated fraud team
Equifax has boosted its dedicated fraud team, with the recruitment of two new members. John Canon a...
Insurers face higher pet payouts
Insurers are facing a substantial escalation in payouts relating to pet owners, following a landmar...
Appointment at Manson Group
Manchester-based insurance broker The Manson Group has taken on Amanda Bennett as human resources m...
Watching the commercials
Commercial lines insurance is looking more healthy than it has for a long time and even though it is a somewhat patchy recovery process, insurers are even expecting to make a profit from this year's business. Simon Threadgold reflects on the state of the…