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Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was very close to whipping out her cheque book at the sight of the all the diamond jewellery up for auction at Sterling Insurance’s open day.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost growth of commercial lines
UK General has appointed Cathie Bruce to the newly created position of commercial managing director, hoping the new high-profile role will help mimic the success of Rural Insurance.
Looking back - 1991: Hitting the hot hatches
On 26 September 1991, Post reported a tale familiar to today’s law-abiding general public: soaring motor insurance premiums. Current year-on-year rises cited are in the region of 30% to 40%, but the figures from 20 years ago suggested hikes of up to 74%…
Online this week
The top ten stories from www.postonline.co.uk
Top 100 UK insurers supplement: Steadying the ship
After a tough 2009, the top insurers have managed to maintain GWP levels in 2010 but snapping at their heels are a few new entrants doing their best to prove there is still money to be made in general insurance.
Top 100 UK insurers supplement - brand analysis: Battle of the brands
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand has never been more vital. So who is getting it right?
Penny speed meets...
Jodi Grattidge, head of marketing & propositions, Aviva.
European Aviva boss appointed IRM director
The Institute of Risk Management has today announced the appointment of Aviva European enterprise risk director José Morago to its board of directors.
Broker Network and Countrywide add two BDMs
Mark Wilson and Marlene Fisher bring the total number of business development managers consulting network members to 15.
Business agility for improved profitability - webinar now available on demand
If you missed the recent Post webinar in association with Pitney Bowes Business Insight on the challenges of communicating with customers in today's changing world, you can now watch the on-demand version.
Autoglass partners with Comfort Insurance
Comfort Insurance has appointed Autoglass as its preferred supplier.
Business agility for improved profitability - webinar now available on demand
If you missed the recent Post webinar in association with Pitney Bowes Business Insight on the challenges of communicating with customers in today's changing world, you can now watch the on-demand version.
Business agility for improved profitability - webinar now available on demand
If you missed the recent Post webinar in association with Pitney Bowes Business Insight on the challenges of communicating with customers in today's changing world, you can now watch the on-demand version.
Market moves: All change at the trade bodies
With insurer moves slower than last week, this week has seen a number of changes among the trade bodies, with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the |British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Federation of European Risk Management Associations…
News review 14 - 20 September 2011
A review of news stories which broke between 14 and 20 September 2011.
European Commission to propose additional contract law in October
European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is today meeting with leaders of European insurance companies to discuss European contract law in the insurance sector.
European Commission to propose additional contract law in October
European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is today meeting with leaders of European insurance companies to discuss European contract law in the insurance sector.
Aviva reviews Downton Abbey adverts
Aviva says it is reviewing critical comments about its TV advertising campaign after Downton Abbey viewers complained about the insurer’s sponsorship and series of TV ads on Sunday night.
Questgates grows its counter fraud team
Loss adjuster Questgates has made three new appointments to its counter fraud division field force.
Crawford shakes up management team
As part of the changes Benedict Burke will be moving from his role as CEO, UK and Ireland.
Market moves: Bucking the trend for UK employment
With September in full swing, announcements of moves around the market are arriving thick and fast. After the dearth of recruitment news in August, disciplines across the industry spectrum appear busy luring expertise from competitors, promoting from…
Brightside’s H1 pre-tax profit up 80%
Broking group Brightside has reported half-year revenue up 50% to £39.8m (2010: £26.6m) and pre-tax profit up 80% to £7.2m (2010: £4.0m) on the back of its buyout of eCar and eBike.
Social media: Hashing out hashtags
Has the insurance industry finally mastered the art of social networking?
Colosso and Barr leave Gallagher Heath as Hodges starts new role early
A week of departures and early arrivals within the broking community has resulted in former Heath Lambert bosses Adrian Colosso and Graham Barr leaving Gallagher Heath, while ex-Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges has started work at Towergate earlier than expected.