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British Insurance Awards - the winners
Over 1800 guests from across the insurance industry gathered at the Royal Albert Hall last night for the British Insurance Awards 2008. Host Rob Brydon, supported by Incisive Media group editor in chief Anthony Gould, presented the highly coverted…
Apil: plueral plaques consultation welcomed
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has said it welcomes the Government's decision to consult on the issue of pleural plaques.
Beerli to retire as Swiss Re makes senior board moves
Swiss Re's has appointed Stefan Lippe as deputy CEO, with the function of chief operating officer, with effect 1 September 2008. The firm's board of directors has also appointed Brian Gray to become chief underwriting officer and member of the executive…
Swiss Re board room shuffle
Swiss Re's has appointed Stefan Lippe as deputy CEO, assuming the function of chief operating officer, effective 1 September 2008.
CII launches TCF podcasts
The Chartered Institute of Insurers has launched a series of online podcasts to help the insurance i...
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Law firm attacks equality bill
A City law firm has accused the government of "promoting mediocrity" by proposing a bill expected to...
Nature lovers
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance staff have gone back to nature to restore woodland at a bird reserv...
Pick of the week
Post editor Jonathan Swift looks at the major stories from the general insurance market. This week: i...
Axa confirms plans to slash 120 Irish jobs
AXA is axing 120 jobs in Ireland following a 40% drop in motor insurance premiums. The company has ...
Appointment at PHP
Richard Gould has rejoined The Private Health Partnership, now as development manager.He has more th...
Appointment at Jelf
The Jelf Group has appointed Mark Nevitt as a director. Formerly of Lockton, he has 28 years' experi...
Four leave Heritage in wake of Argo deal
Heritage saw four of its senior staff resign from the company on 4 July, sources have told Post's si...
Fortis rolls out life offering
Fortis has launched its new life business in the UK this week. Two new products will be piloted thro...
CMI book prize winner
The winner of Post's recent Chartered Management Institute competition is Ian Hurst, broking manager...
UIB/Marsh reach settlement for poach row
United Insurance Brokers has reached an out-of-court settlement with Marsh over accusations the comp...
NFU appoints Hodson
NFU Mutual has announced the appointment of Beverley Hodson as a non-executive director. She has wor...
Appointment at Aon
Aon Risk Services has appointed Christof Bentele as chief commercial officer for Aon Middle East. He...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has appointed Angus Cameron as chief financial officer for Marsh UK. Mr Cameron will report to...
Torrance: industry must take climate lead
The insurance industry must step up its role in tackling climate change, according to Allianz Insura...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
RBSI awards contents hub
Homeserve has been awarded a three-year contract by Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance to manage its c...
UK P&I Club capital bid
The UK P&I Club plans to raise around $100m (£50.6m) of new capital to help it meet future requireme...
Appointment at Canopius
Lloyd's underwriter Canopius has appointed Stephen Hartwig as senior vice-president and head of exce...