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Munich Re teams up with Marsh for new solar product
Munich Re, industrial insurance broker Marsh and photovoltaic producer Signet Solar have jointly launched a new insurance solution to cover the possible risk of a performance deterioration in photovoltaic modules.
IIB president Greenway claimed £500 for pots and plants
The expenses of the chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services, John Greenway have today come under the media scrutiny.
Post pick of the week
Reporter Leigh Jackson looks at the major news stories from this week's Post: Oval launches new MGA; Miles Smith raids Kerry London for sales chief; Verlingue outlines UK growth plans; NU commercial customers directed to 110 Club; and Quinn reassures…
Towergate expands Aberdeen sales force with Oval recruit
Jim McAuslin has left Oval to join Towergate Risk Services' Aberdeen operation.
EC sets out radical overhaul of European financial services regulation
The European Commission has today proposed a set of ambitious reforms to the current architecture of financial services committees, with the creation of a new European Systemic Risk Council and European System of Financial Supervisors, composed of new…
ABI takes credt for fall in complaints on critical illness cover
The Association of British Insurers has said that its code of practice on long-term protection has resulted in a significant drop in complaints on critical illness insurance as recorded in the Financial Ombudsman Service annual report.
Leaders on film: Biba 09 video interviews
In the first part of a series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manchester, Sarah Hills - senior reporter, Post Magazine - talks to a range of industry spokespeople on the key issues and concerns faced by the insurance…
LMA head to speak at public hearing over insurance block exemption
At the request of the European Commission, Rob Gillies, head of market processes at Lloyd's Market Association, will speak at a panel session at the Commission's public hearing on its review of the insurance block exemption regulation.
Listed broker admits financial performance is "under pressure"
The boss of listed broker CBG has admitted that trading remains tough.
Axa strengthens links with Papworth
Insurance giant Axa has referred more than 100 patients to Papworth's specialist vocational rehabilitation team since its partnership with the trust.
Esure warning over following the match while driving
Esure has warned football fans that tuning into live matches on the radio whilst driving can be a serious distraction and lead to accidents.
Allianz to develop in-house claims programme
Allianz Insurance has developed its Excellence in Claims training programme into an in-house claims ...
Security concerns over working in bed are raised
Employees that find there are not enough hours in the day are resorting to taking their laptops to b...
CII survey reveals fears over job security for staff
Fears over job security are high up the agenda among insurance professionals, according to new figur...
Pension cuts are unpopular
Scrimping on pension contributions is the most unpopular route to cutting company costs among both s...
BIBA conference 2009
In the first part of a series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manchester.
Appointment at Homeserve
Jonathan Simpson-Dent, chief financial officer at Homeserve, has decided to leave the business at th...
Appointment at JLT
Bill Gloyn has joined the real estate team at Jardine Lloyd Thompson, bringing his extensive industr...
AIG splits CEO role in two
AIG has said it intends to appoint two people to take over as chairman and chief executive following...
HMRC set to 'name and shame' senior brokers
Senior broking figures have been warned they face fines and being 'named and shamed' for failure to ...
Towergate contract
Towergate Partnership has secured a three-year extension to its contract to provide insurance servic...
CEGA fraud detection
Travel insurance claims handler CEGA Group Services has developed a fraud detection system that it c...
QBE and Lawclub join up for motor product
QBE Europe's motor division has formed a legal expenses partnership with Lawclub Legal Protection to...
Appointment at Ironshore
Ironshore has appointed John Reusch as vice president of property and casualty claims. Mr Reusch bri...