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RSA wins staff development awards
RSA has been handed two gongs by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
Indonesia or bust?
Indonesia offers considerable opportunities for foreign insurers, but the market is not without challenges.
BrokersLink adds 13 new members
BrokersLink today announced the addition of 13 new members at its fourth annual conference in Madrid.
Interview: Dominic Clayden - not shaken or stirred
Aviva's UK GI claims director Dominic Clayden has been at the forefront of many claims battles over the past 15 years. He talks to Post about the upcoming civil justice reforms and the issues currently affecting the insurance industry.
RSA names UK commercial finance head
Global insurer RSA has appointed Mark Laughton as finance director for UK commercial business.
RSA backs revised CoA judgment but calls for more government action
RSA has added its voice to calls for the government to use the Court of Appeal's revised judgment in Simmons v Castle as a springboard for further industry reform.
Market moves: FSJ, Liberty and RSA among main hirers in busy week for recruitment
This week FSJ continued its recent recruitment push by adding four new brokers to its growing team. Meanwhile, Liberty announced hires in its European underwriting arm and syndicates team, and RSA welcomed two new staff to its global speciality lines…
Industry fears homeowner panic as flood agreement expiration approaches
Brokers in high flood-risk areas have accused the Association of British Insurers of failing to "nail its colours to the mast" amid growing concern over the lack of a long-term replacement for the Statement of Principles.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.
Post magazine - 11 October 2012
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Editor's comment: Stars of the small screen
With the British public's general view of the industry leaning towards a default 'big bad insurer', any opportunity to tip the balance back a couple of notches should be jumped on for maximum effect.
Indian FDI progresses, but hurdles remain
Insurers hailing the Indian cabinet's approval of a bill raising the foreign direct investment limit in insurers to 49% may be celebrating prematurely, as opposition parties could still block the bill's passage through parliament.
Renewable energy would generate growth, says RSA
Steve Kingshott, RSA's global director of construction, engineering and renewable energy, has called on the government to step up investment in renewable energy, arguing that it has a "critical role" to play in economic recovery.
RSA faces Hillsborough disclosure calls
RSA is under pressure to disclose documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster, according to the Independent newspaper.
RSA lures Axa commercial liability boss
Corentin Maurice, Axa's former group head of commercial liability, has joined RSA as European liability leader in the firm’s global specialty lines business.
Covéa fears surge in motor subrogation practices after RSA ruling
Covéa has warned that some insurance businesses may adopt motor repair subrogation cost structures similar to RSA's after a high court found in favour of the insurer.
Allianz could appeal against RSA motor subrogration judgment
Allianz may appeal against a high court judgment which found RSA's motor repair subrogation costs to be legal, despite being told that an appeal is likely to fail.
Motor subrogration appeal against RSA likely to fail, says top judge
A High Court judge has ruled in favour of the motor repair subrogration costs RSA charged Allianz and Provident, stating that the charges were reasonable even if the insurer had used its own repair network.
My Best XI: Adrian Brown, RSA
Adrian Brown, RSA chief executive for UK and Western Europe, has selected his insurance start-up best XI almost exclusively from the upper reaches of the broking industry. However, a former England legend, television pundit and friend of the telematics…
RSA and Groupama sign motor claims agreement
RSA and Groupama Insurances have signed a bilateral agreement to help tackle the industry issue of subrogated motor repair costs.
Subrogated motor repair costs in the firing line for RSA and Groupama
RSA and Groupama have come together to sign a bilateral agreement designed to speed up the subrogated motor repair payment process and remove unnecessary costs.
RSA makes two promotions in global specialty lines
RSA has made two new appointments in its global specialty lines business.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.