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In series - Lloyd's & London Market: Technological challenges
After a slow start, Lloyd’s and the London market are embracing technological developments to drive down cost, time and errors. But is its embrace of new mediums firm and fast enough?
Catlin Group chief scoops 'UK entrepreneur of the year' accolade
Catlin Group chief executive Stephen Catlin has been named Ernst & Young’s ‘UK entrepreneur of the year.
Catlin named entrepreneur of the year
Catlin Group chief executive Stephen Catlin has scooped Ernst & Young's 2011 ‘UK Entrepreneur of the Year’ award.
Time is running out to influence VAT exemption debate
A European tax expert has issued a stark warning to insurers stating that they have just 12 months to influence the debate surrounding the EU Commission’s tax review, which could spell the end to a long-held VAT exemption.
Lloyd’s heading for tough times as catastrophe losses hit profits
Lloyd’s first half-year results will be adversely affected by this year’s “unprecedented” level of catastrophes and could see its combined operating ratio hit 100% for the first time in six years, according to market observers.
Takaful insurance: A future full of potential
Despite the failure of the first domestic Shariah compliant insurer, the Takaful market is predicted to have a great future. Sam Barrett looks at its potential for growth.
People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.
E&Y European head appointed to lead global insurance practice
Shaun Crawford, has been appointed to lead Ernst & Young's global insurance practice and global insurance center based in London and New York.
Ernst & Young appoints former RBS employee as global insurance leader
Shaun Crawford has been appointed to lead Ernst & Young’s Global Insurance practice and Global Insurance Centre in London and New York.
Ernst & Young makes three senior appointments to London & Bermuda insurance
Global financial services provider Ernst & Young have appointed three people to senior roles in the London & Bermuda Insurance team.
Global Takaful contributions set to rise
Global Takaful contributions are expected to reach US$12bn by the end of the year, according to analysis by Ernst & Young.
Gibraltar GWP tops Lloyd's in motor insurance underwriting
Gibraltar is outperforming Lloyd’s of London in the motor insurance market, according to a report by Ernst & Young, and Admiral is leading the charge.
Debating the mid-corporate commercial market
If you missed the recent live webinar debating the mid-corporate commercial market - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Ernst & Young warns over motor investment
Insurers must invest more in their people and technology if they are to keep on top of "seismic shifts" in motor insurance distribution patterns.
Customers need more clarity over online insurance products
Ernst & Young and the Chartered Insurance Institute have released a research report into the UK retail motor insurance market.
Deadline fears raised over Solvency II implementation
Concerns over increasingly tight deadlines in the run-up to the implementation of Solvency II have been raised on behalf of the insurance industry following publication of the European regulator's fifth quantitative impact study.
Exclusive gender-ruling content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with three different opinions from the insurance industry on last week’s gender-ruling from the European Court of Justice.
Where does discrimination stop?
Europe has made it clear that gender discrimination is no longer acceptable in insurance and this is going to have long lasting affects on the market. Catherine Barton reflects that this is not the only area where discrimination is seen and asks when it…
Post Europe: Where does discrimination stop?
Europe has made it clear that gender discrimination is no longer acceptable in insurance and this is going to have long lasting affects on the market. Catherine Barton reflects that this is not the only area where discrimination is seen and asks when it…
"Forensic " Quinn review underway
The Irish Times has reported that “a forensic review” of financial results and guarantees within the Quinn Group are in advanced stages.
Post Europe: Is customer satisfaction enough?
The European motor insurance market faces intensified price-based competition leading to profitability issues for insurers but as Imran Ahmed explains when it comes to customer satisfaction insurers can hold their heads up high.
Towergate founder Peter Cullum awarded CBE
Towergate Partnership founder and chairman Peter Cullum has today been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's new year honours list.
Interview - Imran Ahmed & Tony Sault: Advocacy assessed
With profitability in the motor insurance sector under increased pressure, Ernst & Young carried out a Europe-wide study to determine whether consumer claims experiences impact brand loyalty and what good service looks like. Jonathan Swift talks to Imran…
E&Y finds young claimants less likely to stay with insurers
Younger policyholders are less likely to stay with an insurer than older ones, regardless of their claims experience, a new pan-European survey has found.