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Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
CMS Cameron McKenna: FSA “punishing” PPI market
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has responded angrily to the FSA’s policy announcement on the PPI market.
FSA outlines tough stance on PPI market
The Financial Services Authority has published a policy statement confirming a package of measures to protect consumers in the Payment Protection Insurance market.
Nordlin appointed chief information technology officer for Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Markus Nordlin to the position of chief information technology officer and member of the group management board.
Nordlin appointed chief information technology officer for Zurich
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Markus Nordlin to the position of chief information technology officer and member of the group management board.
Jackson Review increasing demand for BTE Insurance
First Assist Legal Protection claims the Jackson Review has led to a “surge” in business for 'before the event' insurance cases.
Crawford results show $2.5m net loss
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has reported consolidated revenues before reimbursements of $238.2m in the second quarter of 2010 compared to $249.7m in the same period of 2009.
Defaqto calls on insurers to educate beyond price
Defaqto has told motor insurers to educate customers to look beyond price, as underwriting losses continue to increase.
Axa goes live with commercial combined product on Acturis
Following a successful pilot, Axa is releasing its commercial combined e-trade product to all brokers on the Acturis platform on an open market basis.
Allan Bridgewater - an obituary
Allan Bridgewater, who died on 5 August, aged 74, was a major force in the insurance industry throughout his long career.
Paymentshield launches product
A new income insurance product aimed at helping customers to control their financial commitments has been launched by Paymentshield.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Former Swiss Re UK boss Carroll joins Chaucer board
Chaucer Holdings has appointed Tim Carroll as a non-executive director of Chaucer Syndicates, its managing agency and main operating company.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Aon feels hit of contingent revenue cut
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Postscript - 10 years ago: CGNU turns back on big risk business
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Warrants issued over oil fraud
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR news: Chartis bike ride success
Lycra-clad Chartis employees were wheeled out to do their bit for charity by taking part in a London to Paris bike ride.
Career development & CSR news: Record-breaking trek helps turn around 114 young lives
The insurance industry has raised a record-breaking £160 000 for youth charity The Prince's Trust, by taking part in a gruelling 10-day journey through Borneo.
Time to test yourself
A selection of topical questions from the question banks of Ed.Learn - the CII@s online training resource.
Deepwater Horizon prompts Catlin offshore energy u-turn
Catlin Group has reversed its decision to withdraw from the offshore energy market as the Deepwater Horizon disaster has caused rates to turn.
Groupama boss hails effort in stopping motor 'bleeding'
Groupama chief executive François-Xavier Boisseau has said the insurer has gone some way to stopping the "bleeding" of its private motor account, as it reported its results for the first half of 2010.
RSA CEO 'lonely' on rates
RSA's UK chief executive has admitted he is feeling "lonely" when it comes to commercial rate rises.
Merlin and L&G admit surprise at claims inertia
Merlin Claims and Legal & General have expressed surprise that others have been slow to copy the claims partnership model they signed 16 months ago, given early results have exceeded expectations.