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IUA embraces impact of catastrophe modelling on insurance industry
The London market is developing an increasingly sophisticated catastrophe modelling community as companies look to support their operations with the latest techniques and research.
Manchester Underwriting appoints director
Managing general agent Manchester Underwriting has appointed Richard Webb as a director of the business.
Senior staff in the firing line as Zurich announces more cuts
A number of senior staff are among those to be impacted by a shake-up of Zurich's international general insurance operations, Post has learnt.
Canopius confirms KGM business review
Canopius has confirmed it is undertaking a review of KGM's involvement in the motorhome market.
LV appoints new personal lines director
LV Broker has promoted personal lines sales director Michael Lawrence to the newly created role of personal lines director.
Law firms continue to trade without PI insurance claims broker
A significant number of law firms closed their doors ahead of the 1 October professional indemnity insurance renewal deadline rather than face the high cost of premiums, according to a legal expert.
Senior staff in the firing line as Zurich announces more cuts
A number of senior staff are among those to be impacted by a shake-up of Zurich's international general insurance operations, Post has learnt.
FSA defends PPI rules
The Financial Services Authority has vowed to fight the British Bankers' Association's judicial review of new payment protection insurance complaints handling measures.
Aviva hands HR reins to outsourcer Hyphen
Aviva is outsourcing part of its HR function in a move that will hand responsibility for the management of recruitment administration activities to specialist process outsourcer Hyphen.
Thefts see Canopius review KGM's motorhome business
Canopius has confirmed it is undertaking a review of KGM's involvement in the motorhome market.
Senior staff face the chop as Zurich finishes GI review
A number of middle and high-ranking employees are among those to be impacted by a shake-up of Zurich's international general insurance operations, Post has learnt.
Crawford's day of service
More than 1200 staff at Crawford & Company have dedicated their free time to helping others in their communities as part of the loss adjuster's second annual global day of service.
MGAA letter outlines aims
The Managing General Agents' Association hopes to sign up more than three quarters of the market, ahead of its official launch in January 2011.
Travel insurers go it alone on fraud database
Mondial Assistance has called for a travel insurers' database, after revealing it has entered a data sharing agreement with four other insurance firms.
Website Review: Aviva
In the latest of the new series for Post, web performance monitoring specialist Gomez turns its focus on Aviva's website, to assess how the insurer performs in a number of key areas and how it compares to some of its rivals.
Merlin reshuffle following Bond departure
Merlin has reshuffled its loss adjusting arm following the departure of former head of property Mike Bond to VRS Vericlaim.
LV's Lawrence promoted to PL director
LV Broker has promoted personal lines sales director Michael Lawrence to the newly created role of personal lines director.
Biba concern over EC tax proposal
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has raised concern over European Commission plans for a new continent-wide tax regime aimed at stabilising the financial services sector.
News analysis: The end of the Maso era
Following the departure of Axa Insurance CEO Philippe Maso, Post speaks to the broking market about his time in charge and his legacy.
News analysis - Aggregators: A shift in strategy
Despite the rise in private car insurance rates throughout 2010, Tom Cooper reveals some brands are slipping back to a volume-based approach.
Access makes acquisition
Charity and church specialist broker Access Insurance has made the first acquisition in its 10-year history, West Wickham-based AT Bell Insurance Brokers.
News analysis - EL Trigger Litigation: An unfortunate conclusion
After nearly of year of deliberation, the Court of Appeal has delivered its verdict in the EL trigger litigation. Brian Goodwin dissects a complex ruling that seems to deliver only uncertainty for all parties.
BGL: no plans to float as pre-tax profits increase
BGL Group chief executive Peter Winslow has stressed the intermediary still has no plans to seek private equity backing or float, despite noises from rivals including Hastings Direct.
Castle Cover boss: I will only sell for 'Swiftcover-style' offer
The founder of Primary-backed over-50s broker Castle Cover has admitted it would be hard to resist a Swiftcover-style "tomorrow's price today" offer, but that its focus for now is on remaining independent.