News
Post in print - 12 August 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Admiral to move to new 3000 capacity headquarters in Cardiff
The Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new headquarters in Cardiff city centre.
Crisis Survivor and Cowens join forces
Risk management specialist Crisis Survivor has been appointed by chartered insurance broker, Cowens Survival Capability.
Allianz promotes new claims manager
Allianz has promoted Sarah Smith to operations manager within its claims division.
Admiral to move to new 3000 capacity headquarters in Cardiff
The Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new headquarters in Cardiff city centre.
Bupa CEO confident of new opportunities as H1 results show revenue up 10%
Bupa this morning reported revenues up 10% to £3.71bn, driven by organic growth of 4% and favourable foreign exchange movements of 6%.
Imperial Consultants appoints new MD
Imperial Consultants has appointed Ian Hogarth, the firm’s current client development director, to the position of managing director.
MoJ job cuts "inevitable" claims union
About 15 000 jobs are at risk at the Ministry of Justice as a result of looming budget cuts, according to a trade union.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
CMS Cameron McKenna: FSA “punishing” PPI market
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has responded angrily to the FSA’s policy announcement on the PPI market.
FSA outlines tough stance on PPI market
The Financial Services Authority has published a policy statement confirming a package of measures to protect consumers in the Payment Protection Insurance market.
Nordlin appointed chief information technology officer for Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Markus Nordlin to the position of chief information technology officer and member of the group management board.
Nordlin appointed chief information technology officer for Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Markus Nordlin to the position of chief information technology officer and member of the group management board.
Jackson Review increasing demand for BTE Insurance
First Assist Legal Protection claims the Jackson Review has led to a “surge” in business for 'before the event' insurance cases.
Crawford results show $2.5m net loss
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has reported consolidated revenues before reimbursements of $238.2m in the second quarter of 2010 compared to $249.7m in the same period of 2009.
Defaqto calls on insurers to educate beyond price
Defaqto has told motor insurers to educate customers to look beyond price, as underwriting losses continue to increase.
Axa goes live with commercial combined product on Acturis
Following a successful pilot, Axa is releasing its commercial combined e-trade product to all brokers on the Acturis platform on an open market basis.
Allan Bridgewater - an obituary
Allan Bridgewater, who died on 5 August, aged 74, was a major force in the insurance industry throughout his long career.
Paymentshield launches product
A new income insurance product aimed at helping customers to control their financial commitments has been launched by Paymentshield.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Former Swiss Re UK boss Carroll joins Chaucer board
Chaucer Holdings has appointed Tim Carroll as a non-executive director of Chaucer Syndicates, its managing agency and main operating company.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
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