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Post history - Five years ago: Post Office pushes new PPI product
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.
Axa enters joint venture in Algiers
Axa has signed two shareholders’ agreements in Algiers to set up two life and non-life insurance companies in partnership with the Banque Extérieure d’Algérie and the Fonds National d’Investissement (the Algerian National Investment Fund).
Post Europe: Italian disclosure regulation
New contract disclosure rules have been introduced in Italy late last year and as Paolo Golinucci explains this is having a knock on effect for brokers in the open market.
Italian disclosure regulation
New contract disclosure rules have been introduced in Italy late last year and as Paolo Golinucci explains this is having a knock on effect for brokers in the open market.
Axa unveils revised team structure
AXA Personal Lines has revealed details of a new structure for its Intermediary and partners new business team, led by Kirsty Walker, director of sales and partnerships.
Maso joins Aviva as France CEO
The former chief executive of Axa Insurance, Philippe Maso, is to join Aviva as CEO of its France operation.
Spotlight on Reputation: Battered but not broken
The insurance industry's reputation has taken a bit of a battering, as the whole of the financial services sector has endured customer scorn. David Haigh looks at what can be done to turn public perception around.
Spotlight on Reputation: Stop whispering,startshouting
Insurance brokers were shocked by research that showed a large proportion of people did not trust them. Rachel Gordon looks at the reaction, their relationships with clients and why brokers should start being more vocal about their value.
Penny black's insurance week
One could be forgiven for losing track of what's going on behind the revolving door at Aviva Towers of late, where the UK insurance giant has been hit by a spate of senior management changes.
Motor Focus - Fraud Unit: Opening Pandora's box
On the face of it, the suggestion of a police force funded by the industry to help fight fraud seems reasonable. However, Robin Reames examines if going down this path is really the right way forward.
Spotlight on Reputation: Making progress over trust
In 2009, the Chartered Insurance Institute published its Future of Trust in Financial Services research, which revealed some key concerns for the insurance industry. Two years on, CII faculty members reflect on the progress made.
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.
Post Europe: Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Blanc recruits Burns from Paymentshield
Ross Burns has joined Axa Commercial Lines as IT director from Paymentshield.
Law report: Dismissal due to dishonesty by doctor was right decision
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Broker IPOs: Who dares wins
Broker IPOs keep the rumour mill active but very few actually occur. Rachel Gordon finds out why this is and looks at which companies are most likely to pursue the public route.
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…
Axa commercial lines raids Towergate for IT director
Ross Burns has joined Axa from Paymentshield where he was programme and IT director with board level responsibility.
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.
'Therapy drift' leads Axa to outcome-based model
Axa Insurance is looking to counter its concerns over rehabilitation 'therapy drift' by working with a provider's new outcome-based pricing model, which effectively offers insurers a money-back guarantee on results.
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.