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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.
People moves - 1 September 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 1 September 2011 edition of Post.
Bupa sees improved European performance in H1
Healthcare provider Bupa has reported half year revenue for Europe and North America of £1,464.4m, which contributed 37% to the group revenues of £3,929m.
Post history - 10 years ago: Bupa battles over name in Kenyan court
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.
Customer service: Brand no longer a guarantee of standards
It is becoming harder for companies to rely on the strength of their brand to prove their service credentials, according to speakers at the breakfast briefing.
Health insurance - review of the year: Care crisis or opportunity?
The past 12 months have been tough for health insurance, with a record contraction in policy numbers. Amy Ellis examines recent market developments and asks whether 2011 will be brighter.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Bupa to roll out whiplash treatment
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.
Resolution to buy Bupa Health Assurance
Resolution is to buy the entire issued share capital and business of Bupa Health Assurance Limited for a net consideration of approximately £102m.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Top 100 Insurers 2010: Navigating choppy waters
This year's top 100 rankings show the major players dropping anchor in stormy seas, while smaller groups make waves of their own with significant jumps in GWP. Jonathan Swift examines the statistics.
Top 100 UK insurers - Top 20 spotlight
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Bupa: 91.5% of critical illness claims paid
Figures revealed by Bupa have shown that 91.5% of critical illness claims received during the first half of 2010 have been paid.
BIS Countdown - finance raising: Back on the menu
With only a week to go before the inaugural British Insurance Summit, Seb Kafetz explains how the appetite for financing insurance ventures is alive and well despite continued economic turbulence.
Bupa Individual Protection partners with First Complete
Bupa Individual Protection has been appointed to the First Complete protection panel.
Health insurance - IPT rise: A bitter pill
With the failure of the industry's efforts to persuade the Treasury to freeze, or indeed lower, insurance premium tax on private medical insurance, Veronica Cowan looks at what it would take to lobby more effectively.
Bupa CEO confident of new opportunities as H1 results show revenue up 10%
Bupa this morning reported revenues up 10% to £3.71bn, driven by organic growth of 4% and favourable foreign exchange movements of 6%.
International PMI - a favourable diagnosis
The stereotypical view of international private medical insurance no longer holds true. Veronica Cowan reports on how an increasingly diversified market offers opportunities for insurers and brokers alike.
Job dissatisfaction creates an unhealthy work atmosphere
A lack of fulfilment and career progression is impacting business productivity in the UK, according to a new report produced by Bupa.
Lloyd’s named UK’s strongest insurance brand
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has been named as the UK’s top insurance brand.
Bupa revamps trading platform
Bupa has launched an enhanced online trading system for intermediaries that sell its individual protection products.
Bupa reveals increase in new business of almost a quarter
Health insurer Bupa has seen new business applications increase by 24% in 2009.
Top 100 UK Insurers - Top 10
A detailed look at the top 10 UK insurance firms including key personnel, broker agencies and busienss lines.
Top 100 UK Insurers - Top 15 general insurance groups
Post Magazine's Top 15 UK general insurance groups 2008.