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Destination best practice
When it comes to motor claims, conflicting loyalties are undermining the road to total customer satisfaction. Eddie Longworth argues that insurers need to steer a clearer course to best practice in the sector.
Appointment at Institute of Financial Services
The Institute of Financial Services has appointed Diane Walker as head of the faculty of risk and i...
New parental guide published by Arson Prevention Bureau
A new parental guide, which addresses the problem of arson among young children, has been published...
Appointment at Linaker
Bristol-based Linaker Insurance Brokers has recruited Rod Alcorn as account executive within its co...
The right man for the PPI job
Roger Alexander's extensive knowledge of the payment protection industry sees him well placed for driving up standards in the sector. Lynn Rouse finds out how.
Appointment at Destini Financial Services
Destini Financial Services, the independent financial adviser consolidator, has made Barry Parsons ...
Benfield announces it is rebranding.
Reinsurance broker Benfield has announced that it is rebranding. All of its branches, including thos...
Future of union role questioned
It is pleasing to see that my recent article, Just the job (Post Magazine, 27 March) has provoked a...
Congregational & General names its new managing director.
Congregational & General has named Direct Line insurance director Keith Charlton as its new managing...
Rampant Admiral puts the brakes on change
Direct insurer Admiral has ruled out any further major structural changes to the company, having re...
Appointment at Ace
Ace has taken on Paul Crawford as marine cargo underwriter. Mr Crawford joins the company from Roya...
Chubb adds Family Protection to its Masterpiece policy
Chubb has added Family Protection cover for carjacking, stalking and aggravated burglary to its hig...
Rough ride for commercial
A hard rating environment for commercial motor risks will be sustainable for the foreseeable future...
Changes in asbestos regulations could lead to prosecution
Changes in asbestos regulations could leave public sector bodies open to prosecution if precautiona...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Jason Potter has been appointed Allianz Cornhill e-trading manager for commercial lines. Mr Potter ...
Brokers ask RSA clients to sign safeguard declaration
Brokers are making clients insured by Royal & Sun Alliance sign a declaration to protect themselves i...
PM charity football competition kicks off.
The sixth Post Magazine Charity Football Competition kicked off last week, with matches right across...
Appointment at FarmWeb
FarmWeb, the network of independent insurance intermediaries providing cover for farmers, has taken...
Appointment at Brownsword
Brownsword, the vehicle theft and fraud investigations company, has recruited three new directors t...
Appointment at BDML
Portsmouth-based group BDML (Holdings) has appointed Paul Cosh as the new managing director of its ...
HBOS grows in-house empire
Banking giant Halifax Bank of Scotland has continued its strategy of bringing its insurance product...
Michael Burnett to take over as president of CILA
Michael Burnett, regional director of Cunningham Lindsey UK & Ireland, is set to take over as presi...
Chief industry concerns
The Association of British Insurers this week reveals the findings of its first survey of UK insurance company chief executive officers on the state of the market and their hopes and fears for the future. Anthony Gould reports.
AMA seeks review of credit hire rates
The Accident Management Association has called for higher rates when the Association of British Ins...