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Rising stars' fresh ideas are a great asset to firms
Insurers must nurture young talent in order to differentiate themselves during the economic crisis, ...
Ex-HCC boss in start-up talk
Charles Manchester has outlined his intention to return to the market with his own venture after ste...
Former NU manager joins Allianz in northern shake-up
Norwich Union's former head of trading for Scotland has joined Allianz Commercial following a restru...
Axa transfers claims
Axa is to move its claims operation into the customer experience team headed by Paul Meehan. David W...
Zurich calls on majors to follow its rates lead
Zurich's UK general insurance boss has challenged market leaders to increase rates for the good of b...
Brokers knocking at Under Your Roof's door
A website designed to help homeowners buy the correct level of insurance cover is attracting unexpec...
Appointment at Watson Wyatt
Watson Wyatt has announced the appointment of Martin Muir as the leader of its insurance and financi...
FSCS deals with record number of claims
The director of claims at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme spoke about the challenges in h...
Appointment at Travelers
Travelers Insurance Company has named Paul Cusition as chief underwriting officer for its internatio...
QBE snaps up Endurance
QBE has acquired Endurance's UK book of business, Post has learnt. Sources close to the deal has con...
Fortis CEO rubbishes sale talk with 'football transfer' gossip jibe
The group chief executive of Fortis UK, Barry Smith, has criticised rivals for suggesting the busine...
Appointment at Groupama Insurances
Groupama Insurances has appointed Louise Welsh as key account manager for the North-east region. Ms ...
Appointment at CNA
CNA Europe has appointed Mark Figes as casualty manager. In his new role, Mr Figes will assume respo...
QBE considers more deals
After entering into its first UK pet insurance affinity deal with Asda, QBE Insurance (Europe) has r...
RSA acquires bodyshop
RSA has acquired a new 'quality repair centre' in Stockport, making it the insurer's sixth automotiv...
Appointment at Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has recruited Andy Bear to head up a new transport, engineering and utilities...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as these highlights from past-articles reveal
Towergate open Manchester office
Towergate Risk Solutions expanded its Northern presence by the opening a new office in Manchester.
Paul Meehan to take charge of Axa claims department in shake up
Axa is to move its claims operation will transfer into the customer experience team headed by Paul Meehan. It added the change is part of a continual move to better alignment and focus on customer experience.
RBS says it might axe 2000 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland, the owner of RBS Insurance, said it could cut over 2000 jobs, according to the BBC.
Australian fires could cost £226m
The bush fires which swept through a number of states in Australia killing 200 people could cost insurers A$500m (£226m), Guy Carpenter has said in a report.
GAB president to take on CEO role at Cunningham after merger
Cunningham Lindsey has spoken out about its decision to enter into a definitive agreement to purchase GAB Robins' international businesses (excluding its UK operations) and its US forensic engineering firm, EFI Global.
GAB Robins UK closes in on deal
GAB Robins UK's management team is in advanced discussions to acquire a controlling equity interest in the UK business operations.
GAB Robins confirms sale
GAB Robins has confirmed the sale of its international subsidiaries, excluding the United Kingdom, as well as the sale of its forensic engineering unit, EFI Global to Cunningham Lindsey Group Limited.