News
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
PwC urges insurers to seek SII competitive edge
PricewaterhouseCoopers has called on insurers to take advantage of any competitive advantages which may be created by the Solvency II directive.
Hastings appoints head of marketing services
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed Michael Lynch as its new head of marketing services.
Brit confirms Banga as distribution chief
Brit Insurance has confirmed that Vivek Banga has been promoted to head of UK distribution replacing the outgoing Tim Grant.
JLT raids Marsh and Oval for senior regional appointments
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Nigel Bartlett as a partner, working within its regional partnership division.
PwC urges insurers to seek SII competitive edge
PricewaterhouseCoopers has called on insurers to take advantage of any competitive advantages which may be created by the Solvency II directive.
Confusion over NHS cuts
Health365 research reveals endemic concern and confusion on healthcare costs.
Sagicor raids MMA for e-trading boss
Sagicor Underwriting has appointed Ian Josephs as head of E-Trading.
Co-op extends PI claims services
Co-operative Legal Services is set to extend its current range of personal injury claims services to include accidents at work and industrial disease claims.
Catlin Canada expands
Catlin Canada has opened offices in Vancouver and Montreal, to begin operating in early November.
Ace names marketing chief
Ace has appointed Ruth Polyblank as its marketing and communications manager for UK and Ireland.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Lord Young "fails to draw distinction"
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has said that Lord Young’s report fails to draw distinction between RTA claims, which are increasing, and other PI claims, those affected by Health and Safety, which are falling.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - shortlist announced
After months of research with the people best qualified to judge underwriters' performance - their brokers - the results are in. Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted in the Underwriting Service Awards 2010. The winners will be announced…
CBG strikes deal with England rugby star
CBG Group has bolstered its sports division by teaming up with the company owned by England rugby star, Paul Sackey.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Fusion creates 100 jobs in the East Midlands
Fusion, part of BGL Group, has confirmed plans to create 100 new jobs at its Parkside Business Park offices, Coventry.
Aon applauds solicitors' renewal rate
Aon received nearly four times the number of professional indemnity proposals from solicitors at the beginning of August than the same time last year.
IUA warns of "dearth" of regulators
A lack of qualified staff could undermine government plans to reform UK financial regulation, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
UK insurers warned about new 20% EU tax hit on outsourcing
The UK insurance industry has today been warned it is set for increased costs on outsourcing as other EU countries force through the removal of the VAT exemption on outsourced claims handling.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
Willis strengthens group mining practice
The broker has drawn together US, UK and international mining experts to serve global clients.