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Brokers warned networks no panacea
Moves by brokers to mitigate the effect of economic uncertainty by joining networks is likely to increase over the next few years.
Spotlight on Reputation: Putting the wheels in motion
While the Retail Distribution Review does not cover general insurance brokers, Jane Bernstein discovers that this sector is already putting in place efforts to raise professional standards.
Independent Insurance - 10 years on: Burned so Bright
17 June marks the tenth anniversary of the demise of Independent Insurance, the underwriter that was once the envy of rivals, but which ultimately proved the maxim ‘too good to be true’. Jonathan Swift remembers the finals days of the firm with former…
Auto Restore unveils mobile repair offering
Car repair firm Auto Restore has claimed its new direct mobile repair offering targeted at consumers has the support of two of its key insurer partners — Allianz and Aviva.
Westinsure reveals SME insurer deals
Broker network Westinsure has secured a range of SME deals with insurers for members that currently transact more than £100m of business in the sector. The new deals are designed primarily to cover package and small combined products and offer a…
Westinsure launches SME initiative
Broker network Westinsure has launched an initiative to create a range of SME deals exclusively designed for its members, providing a combination of bespoke policy wordings, tailored service proposition and competitive ratings.
Large corporate risks - Global compliance: Could a central rules database help?
The global insurance compliance headache for large corporates operating in multiple jurisdictions is only intensifying. Veronica Cowan explores if and how a central rules database could help.
Property claims: Sustainable claims cost fears allayed by scheme
The insurance industry is set to introduce a new sustainability scheme, measuring the carbon output of the claims process.
Allianz confident over conversions
Allianz is targeting 200 brokers with its new add-on product, Pro Motor Rescue, predicting a conversion rate of between 15% and 20% on participating brokers' entire motor books.
Rehabilitation - Therapy drift: Avoiding the blame game
After the heavy criticism the case management sector received at the hands of insurers last year, Lynn Rouse looks at the way rehabilitation professionals have responded to the concerns.
People moves – 26 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 26 May 2011 edition of Post.
Legal expenses - ATE: End of the road?
With the government giving the green light to implementation of Lord Jackson's civil litigation reforms, Leigh Jackson details the adverse reaction of legal expenses insurers and whether this sounds the death knell for the ATE market.
Penny Black's insurance week
Still fresh in the mind, this month's Biba conference was awash with the usual rumours that started on stands and, by the second night, were sworn gospel.
M4 Underwriting and Allianz locked in coverholder talks
The capacity arrangement between M4 Underwriting and Allianz could be set to end within the next few months as talks stall over a renegotiation of a contract between the firms.
Hebburn and Hiscox among winners at first ever Claims Awards
Roy Hebburn, divisional claims manager (technical) at Allianz was handed the inaugural achievement award at last night’s Claims Awards ceremony.
Affinity partnerships: Perfect service
What makes a truly successful affinity partnership? Mike Caidan looks at how this market is changing, demands are rising and discusses how proactivity, innovation and flexibility are vital.
Allianz front-end fraud focus helps save £50m
Allianz Insurance is on track to identify £50m of insurance fraud in 2011, according to UK chief executive Andrew Torrance — boosted by work undertaken by the insurer in private car application fraud.
Consumer insurance reforms will make it harder to turn down claims - Insurance News Now – 19 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to MP Jonathan Evans, the first changes to consumer insurance legislation in more than a century will prevent insurers from “hiding behind”…
Allianz profit drops by 6%
Allianz Insurance has reported an operating profit of £34.4m in Q1 2011, down 6% on the £36.7m it made in the same period last year.
Allianz supply boss to head group project
Dane Loosley, Allianz’s divisional claims manager supply and expert management, has been recruited to lead a supply and procurement project for Allianz SE.
Allianz "operating improvements" offset catastrophe losses in Q1
Allianz this morning reported group quarterly revenue of €29.9bn - 2.2% below the record level of €30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Allianz focus on channel lines rather than regions
Allianz Retail has unveiled a new strategy that the business, ultimately, hopes will lead to more cross-selling among its personal lines brokers.
View from the top: positive mental attitude
I believe that commercial organisations of all shapes and sizes can learn a lot from the way athletes continually look to improve their performance in the quest to outperform the competition.
Endsleigh faces High Court onslaught over claims costs - Insurance News Now – 12 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the potential £30m High Court battle facing Endsleigh following its alleged failure to provide “technically accurate” claims handling for Southern Rock and…