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Beneath the work surface
Since last year's workplace survey, the insurance industry has been on a roller coaster ride with the demise of Independent Insurance, 11 September and changes to the regulation of both insurers and brokers. These, and other events, have all had an…
Industry must keep up with changing landscape
The idea behind the first Post Magazine Insurance Industry Workplace Survey, introduced last year, was to create a forum where people in the business could compare experiences regarding everything from salaries to stress. This time the survey gives us a…
Show me the money
How satisfied is the industry when it comes to clocking up the hours, wide-ranging salaries, the highs and lows of bonuses and those typical company benefits being dished up?
Insurance industry workplace survey 2002
This second annual workplace survey provides an invaluable annual snapshot of the insurance industry, says Anthony Gould.
Facts of life
Employees reveal why they choose to move on, while stress-busting activities are up on last year, but lunch breaks remain unpopular.
Latin American market set for growth, says Swiss Re
Hardening premium rates globally and pension reforms locally are likely to be key drivers in the cont...
PXRe awarded $8.25m in Terra Nova case
A US court has ordered Terra Nova Insurance to pay reinsurer PXRe $8.25m plus interest in settlement ...
Wellington steps into London via Bermuda.
Lloyd's insurer Wellington's unveiling last week of plans for a new £448m reinsurance company - alth...
Budget aims at £25m turnover.
High-street broker Budget this week said it is aiming to achieve a turnover of £25m for its commerci...
On the ball.
Following any accident, fast rehabilitation is vital to ensure a speedy recovery from injuries, as the England World Cup team manager and countless fans are hoping. David Smart looks at the other issues affecting the performance and benefits of such…
ING intends selling its remaining Fortis shares.
Dutch financial services group ING intends to sell its remaining 35.5 million shares in insurer Fort...
Usage of the web-based Equasis database ...
Usage of the web-based Equasis database for quality and safety information on the world merchant fle...
Appointment at Griffiths & Armour.
Liverpool-based Griffiths & Armour, the UK independent insurance broker, has made Matt Donnelly a pa...
Telematics and CybIT team up with Norwich Union.
Telematics and fleet management solutions provider CybIT has teamed up with Norwich Union to help it...
Richard Brewster resigns from Cox.
Richard Brewster has resigned from his position as group finance director of Lloyd's insurer Cox. He...
Markel president announces sale of his company stock.
Markel president and chief operating officer Anthony Markel has announced he is selling a quarter of...
Hiscox high net worth fears over green belt.
Hiscox has made an exploratory approach to the Association of British Insurers concerning a landmark...
Close calls on recall.
Effective product recall is often a case of keeping manufacturing records up to date. However, says Neil Evans, if things go really wrong and you have the right type of cover, expert advice is just a call away.
Robin Monro Davies appointed by Axa UK.
Robin Monro Davies has been appointed as a non-executive director of Axa UK. He is currently a non-e...
Appointment at Birmingham Saturday Hospital Fund.
The Birmingham Saturday Hospital Fund has recruited Christopher Rolfe as group accountant. He has ma...
Food industry uniformity.
I read with interest the article Food for Thought, Post Magazine, Commercial Lines Supplement, 30 Ma...
Executive decisions.
How well a new executive integrates in to a company is as vital as the recruitment challenge itself, and, in some cases, can mean the difference between success and failure of the organisation, argues Dr Robert Kovach.
Aneco battle set to continue.
A former executive of Aneco Reinsurance has vowed to fight on in his legal battle against its liquid...
Alexander Forbes posts profits of £45m.
South African broker Alexander Forbes this week posted profits of £45m for the year ended 31 March 2...