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Spending Review 2010: Local authority funding cut 28%
Chancellor George Osborne has cut local government funding by 28% over the next four years but has vowed to give councils more financial control.
Spending Review 2010: ABI voices concern over flood defence measures
The Association of British Insurers has reacted with disappointment to the Coalition Government’s announcement on flood defences.
Spending Review 2010: MoJ budget cut to £7bn
The Ministry of Justice will have its budget slashed from £8.3bn to £7bn by 2014/15 under the government’s spending review.
Spending Review 2010: retirement age set to increase
Under the Government Spending Review, the retirement age for men and women is set to rise from 65 to 66 by 2020.
Spending Review 2010: Equitable Life victims to be given £1.5bn
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has promised help to members of the public who lost money due to the near collapse of Equitable Life.
Spending Review 2010: Government to cut flood defence spend
The government has outlined plans to improve flood defences for around 145 000 households but will cut spend to £2bn.
Spending Review 2010: Osborne pledges to “extract the maximum” tax from financial services
Chancellor George Osborne has vowed that the financial services sector is taxed more efficiently – starting with a permanent levy on banks.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
PwC urges insurers to seek SII competitive edge
PricewaterhouseCoopers has called on insurers to take advantage of any competitive advantages which may be created by the Solvency II directive.
Hastings appoints head of marketing services
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed Michael Lynch as its new head of marketing services.
Brit confirms Banga as distribution chief
Brit Insurance has confirmed that Vivek Banga has been promoted to head of UK distribution replacing the outgoing Tim Grant.
JLT raids Marsh and Oval for senior regional appointments
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Nigel Bartlett as a partner, working within its regional partnership division.
PwC urges insurers to seek SII competitive edge
PricewaterhouseCoopers has called on insurers to take advantage of any competitive advantages which may be created by the Solvency II directive.
Confusion over NHS cuts
Health365 research reveals endemic concern and confusion on healthcare costs.
Sagicor raids MMA for e-trading boss
Sagicor Underwriting has appointed Ian Josephs as head of E-Trading.
Co-op extends PI claims services
Co-operative Legal Services is set to extend its current range of personal injury claims services to include accidents at work and industrial disease claims.
Catlin Canada expands
Catlin Canada has opened offices in Vancouver and Montreal, to begin operating in early November.
Ace names marketing chief
Ace has appointed Ruth Polyblank as its marketing and communications manager for UK and Ireland.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Lord Young "fails to draw distinction"
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has said that Lord Young’s report fails to draw distinction between RTA claims, which are increasing, and other PI claims, those affected by Health and Safety, which are falling.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - shortlist announced
After months of research with the people best qualified to judge underwriters' performance - their brokers - the results are in. Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted in the Underwriting Service Awards 2010. The winners will be announced…