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Biba bites: Neil Hayden
Post caught up with Markerstudy’s Neil Hayden, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Biba bites: Paul Copeland
Post caught up with Markerstudy’s Paul Copeland, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Biba bites: Martyn Holman
Post caught up with Markerstudy’s Martyn Holman, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Biba bites: Russell Bence
Post caught up with Markerstudy’s Russell Bence, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Markerstudy launches affinity 'super division'
Gibraltar-based personal lines insurer Ultimate Insurance Company co-founder Paul Hampshire will lead a new affinity “super division” launched by Markerstudy Group.
Quiz of the week - 17 April 2015
Test your knowledge of this week's insurance news stories with Post's quiz.
Markerstudy tempted by Gibraltar pair before sealing Chaucer deal
Markerstudy was interested in acquiring either one of Gibraltar-based pair Octagon or the now defunct Service Insurance Company before sealing a deal to buy Chaucer's UK motor book.
Markerstudy GWP to move north of £900m following Chaucer deal
Markerstudy has reached an agreement to acquire Chaucer’s UK motor business in a deal that will extend the insurer’s grow written premium to in excess of £900m and increase its headcount by 430.
Zenith extends affinity relationship with Aviva to include pet
Markerstudy subsidiary Zenith has struck an affinity deal with Aviva that will see the insurer underwrite 50% of Zenith’s pet insurance business.
Apollo-backed bid for Chaucer motor book stalls as Markerstudy revs up interest
Markerstudy is in pole position to tie-up a deal for Chaucer’s UK motor business after a $300m (£203m) bid backed by private equity house Apollo stalled, Post understands.
Industry launches apprenticeship framework
A government-backed apprenticeship framework has been launched by the insurance industry which has the support of sector bodies the Association of British Insurers, the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Purchase of Gibraltar-based Ultimate boosts Markerstudy GWP by £30m
Markerstudy has been granted approval to complete the acquisition of Gibraltar-based niche personal lines insurer Ultimate Insurance Services and its UK administrative arm Ultimate Pet Partners.
Roundtable: Customer retention: How to use data to keep hold of customers
Can the way data is used and analysed in the insurance industry pave the way to customer loyalty?
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
Blog: Why ratings hubs could be the answer
False declarations are a bugbear for insurers. Mark Bates, CEO of insurance software specialist RDT, looks at the challenges and discusses technology to help defeat the fraudsters
Markerstudy partners with Premium Credit on retail deal
Markerstudy has appointed Premium Credit as its retail division premium finance partner.
Insurers defend service levels in wake of broker criticism
Insurers have been quick to defend their service levels and approach to relationship-building after brokers surveyed by Post considered firms were left wanting in these areas.
Markerstudy to promote Mannion after Vaughan retirement
Markerstudy is to replace outgoing retail group operations manager Mervyn Vaughan with retail software manager Carl Mannion.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 1: Insurers
A warts-and-all qualitative view from the broking market
Insurance Fraud Awards 2014: The winners
Ageas was acclaimed as having the fraud investigation team of the year at last night's Insurance Fraud Awards.
The Policy Shop cashes out with sale to Markerstudy
Markerstudy has bolstered its gross written premium by £20m with the acquisition of personal lines broker The Policy Shop.
Markerstudy re-hires Tozer as account manager
Matt Tozer has returned to Markerstudy as an executive account manager after roles at the A&A Group and Igo4.
Brightside co-founder Chase-Gardener handed commercial director role
Brightside founder Paul Chase-Gardener has been given a new role as the broker’s commercial director, with former Barbon chief executive Ian Sutherland also joining the business.
Crazy claims: Weird and wonderful
Post brings you 15 of the most ridiculous insurance claims ever made.