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RBSI launches Sainsbury's motor offering
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has launched its affinity partnership with supermarket Sainsbury's - first revealed by Post in March.
MOJ refuses to comply with FoI requests for Jackson info
Three Freedom of Information requests from the Access to Justice Action Group have been refused by the Ministry of Justice.
Dynamic approach to risk management should be a priority, says Marsh
Many European firms still regard risk management as an exercise in simply satisfying regulatory requirements and ensuring their process controls are effective, according to a report published by Marsh.
A “near final” draft of pension accounting standard published
The international accounting standards board has published a “near final” draft of its revised pension accounting standard IAS19.
Dynamic approach to risk management should be a priority, says Marsh
Many European firms still regard risk management as an exercise in simply satisfying regulatory requirements and ensuring their process controls are effective, according to a report published by Marsh.
Auto Restore targets consumers in direct offering
Car repair firm Auto Restore is launching a new ‘direct to consumer’ proposition, offering motorists with minor vehicle body damage an alternative to making an insurance claim for their repairs
Barlow and Clyde in merger talks
Law firms Barlow Lyde & Gilbert and Clyde & Co are in advanced merger talks, Post Online sister title Legal Week has revealed.
Post Europe announces advisory board members
Post Europe is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Post Europe June: Exclusive storm modelling, marine and cyber content now live
Post Europe June is now live with a look innovation for storm modeling in Germany; a review of the marine insurance market; and an update on the cyber regulations for Europe.
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Barlow and Clyde in merger talks
Law firms Barlow Lyde & Gilbert and Clyde & Co are in advanced merger talks, Post Online sister title Legal Week has revealed.
Insurance Insight announces advisory board members
Insurance Insight is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Exclusive storm modelling, marine and cyber content
Insurance Insight June is now live with a look innovation for storm modelling in Germany; a review of the marine insurance market; and an update on the cyber regulations for Europe.
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Homer: Hodges was “only credible” external option
In an exclusive interview with Postonline, outgoing Towergate chief executive Andy Homer has hailed the coup of recruiting Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges to run the broker - insisting he was the “only credible external option” to succeed him.
Towergate chair Lyons: Hodges will join "in a few months"
The appointment of Towergate’s new group chief executive Mark Hodges is not a “starting gun” for a listing, according to its chairman.
Ingosstrakh responds to Generali Russia rumours
Russian insurer Igosstrakh has stated that deals with "radical differences" to the vision of the firm's development strategy will be avoided.
Post Blog: History repeating itself - a tale of two Towergates
Having been rebuffed a fortnight ago when inquring about whether Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges was jumping ship to join Towergate as group CEO, the Post news desk was not exactly surprised when he was unveiled as Andy Homer's successor today.
Lloyd’s chairman awarded for service to Spanish broking
Lord Levene has received the "The Roberto Hertogs Award" in Madrid in recognition of service to the Spanish broking community.
SMEs ignoring legal risks
Small companies risk going out of business if they continue to ignore the risks of legal action, First Assist Legal Protection has claimed.
Ingosstrakh responds to Generali Russia rumours
Russian insurer Igosstrakh has stated that deals with "radical differences" to the vision of the firm's development strategy will be avoided.
Lloyd’s chairman awarded for service to Spanish broking
Lord Levene has received the "The Roberto Hertogs Award" in Madrid in recognition of service to the Spanish broking community.
Aviva UK GI CEO McMillan backs “life heavyweight” Matthews to manage GI responsibilities
Aviva UK general insurance chief executive David McMillan has insisted the appointment of “life insurance heavyweight” Trevor Matthews to replace the outgoing Mark Hodges as UK CEO will not impact the firm’s ability to serve general insurance customers.
‘A+’ for Alte Leipziger Versicherung
Fitch Ratings has assigned German non-life insurer Alte Leipziger Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft (ALV) an Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of 'A+' with a Stable Outlook.