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Customer satisfaction index ranks LV as best performing insurer
LV and Saga Insurance were the insurance industry’s sole representatives in the top 50 organisations listed in the Institute of Customer Service’s UK customer satisfaction index.
UK General signs three-year warranty deal with Autoguard
Leeds-based insurer UK General has signed a three-year deal with vehicle warranty provider Autoguard.
Paymentshield's McCafferty appointed Flood Re boss
Paymentshield commercial director Brendan McCafferty has been appointed Flood Re chief executive and will take up the role in Q4 2014.
CFC launches IP cover for small businesses
Specialist underwriting agency CFC has launched a new intellectual property product targeting small and medium sized companies.
Post magazine – 17 July 2014
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS App Edition on the App Store or read the Post Digital Edition online.
Ecclesiastical promotes O’Riordan to replace retiring reinsurance boss Jones
Ecclesiastical has promoted internally to replaces its departing group head of reinsurance Andrew Jones.
MPs and insurers warned new licencing act may hinder fraud investigations
Insurers have been warned that the new licencing arrangements for investigators could prove a hindrance, not a help, to their fraud teams.
Aggregators failing to meet FCA expectations
The Financial Conduct Authority has this morning handed out a damning verdict on the price comparison website sector, finding such sites do not always ensure consumers were given information to make informed decisions.
QBE improves Hong Kong construction coverage
QBE has unveiled a construction policy, Industrial Special Plant, that can unite five standalone policies.
Towers Watson appoints managing director in Hong Kong
Global professional services firm Towers Watson has appointed Jeffrey Tang as managing director of its Hong Kong office.
Typhoon Rammasun causes damage in Phillippines
Over 350 000 people have been evacuated in the Philippines as a significant typhoon makes landfall.
Ironshore opens office in Hong Kong
Property and casualty insurer Ironshore International has expanded its Asia-Pacific footprint by opening an office in Hong Kong.
Small firms struggling to be ready for Solvency II despite repeated delays
Survey reveals dissatisfaction over directive’s perceived cost-benefit ratio
Conduct is most concerning emerging risk for London market internal auditors
FCA perceived as being more focused on London market than its predecessor
Brokers warn over impact of renewal transparency plans on direct insurers
ABI sends FCA letter asking it to enforce minimum standards of information
Motor sector faces fresh scrutiny for failings over premium payment options
Customers offered monthly payment by default despite choosing to pay yearly
GI firms urged to adopt whistleblowing policies as FCA review is mooted
Issue brought into spotlight following release of CII ‘Speaking Up’ guide
ULR CEO departs one month after Cardamon sale
The chief executive of legal expenses provider ULR Additions has departed the firm just over one month after it was sold to claims investment group 116 Cardamon.
Quindell founder committed to pursuing legal action against Gotham
Quindell will continue to pursue legal action against Delaware-based research firm Gotham City, despite the difficulty given their US jurisdiction, executive chairman Rob Terry has confirmed.
RSA and Allianz team up with Una on SME package
Independent broker alliance Una has launched an insurance package for SMEs alongside insurers RSA and Allianz.
Deakin promoted to Gallagher International COO
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gallagher International.
Treasury minister Morgan handed education remit
Nicky Morgan has been handed a new role as secretary of state for education just over three months after being named as replacing Sajid Javid.
Ageas inks Family Building Society partnership
Ageas has confirmed a deal to provide home, buildings and contents cover for customers of Family Building Society.
Environment secretary Owen Paterson ‘sacked’
Incumbent environment secretary Owen Paterson will depart the cabinet as part of a reshuffle being announced today, according to reports.