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Bank crisis handling a lesson for industry
With the recession in full swing, the bank crisis was a hot topic at the Post Claims Club. Louise Meeson reports on the meeting
Aggregator adds Shariah car cover
Shariah-compliant insurance company Salaam Halal has launched a motor offering on aggregator Moneysu...
Appointment at ABI
The Association of British Insurers has appointed Dane Douetil, chief executive officer of Brit Insu...
Approval for Hastings MBO
The management buyout of Hastings Direct, Advantage and its associated brands from IAG has received ...
Non-exec chair for Delta
Stephen Fitzgerald has joined Delta Claims Services as non-executive chairman. Mr Fitzgerald, who wa...
Garwyn bulks out risk capacity with ORS
Loss adjuster Garwyn has completed the first acquisition in its 38-year history with a deal for spec...
Appointment at Clear Insurance Management
Danny Haynes has joined Clear Insurance Management as senior account executive in its corporate team...
H&L estate agent link-up
Home and Legacy has teamed up with estate agency network Sequence to provide landlords with rent and...
Appointment at Willis
Willis has appointed Tony O'Gara as branch director of its Manchester office. Mr O'Gara is a former ...
Government slammed for ELD insurance opt out
Companies will face the prospect of much wider liabilities in less than a month's time when the Envi...
Fraud threat higher than in last recession, says EMB
Claims fraud is the biggest threat that insurers face during the current recession, according to Jul...
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...