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Cornish wins costs case against RSA
Cornish Mutual has successfully challenged a subrogated repair cost dispute with RSA.
Post history - 10 years ago: Response to More Than launch mixed
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.
Climate change - Renewable energy: The future energy landscape
With the government committed to cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency, the insurance industry may play a crucial role in providing effective cover, reports Mark Potter.
Willis names Spanish MD
Fernando Fedriani has been named managing director of Willis Facultative Spain.
RSA expands global legal panel
RSA has expanded its global legal panel from three to five, after inviting Linklaters and Norton Rose on board.
Independent Anniversary: The last days of Indy
Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the demise of Independent Insurance, the underwriter once the envy of rivals, which ultimately proved the maxim “too good to be true”. Jonathan Swift revisits the finals days with those who lived through it.
Ten years on, liquidator admits there was an Indy rescue plan
The joint provisional liquidator of Independent Insurance Dan Schwarzmann has said Pricewaterhouse Coopers is hopeful that a scheme of arrangement can be agreed by the end of the year, a decade after he was first appointed to the beleaguered insurance…
MA Assist seals Plus One repair contract
Insurance repair specialist MA Assist has signed an exclusive deal to provide building repair and validation services for Plus One Services.
RSA acquires Canadian firm ETFS
RSA Insurance Group has confirmed the acquisition of the insurance assets of Expert Travel Financial Services Incorporated a distributor of travel insurance in Canada.
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.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Airmic 2011: Insurance requires “innovative thinking” to understand challenges of renewable energy market
The Insurance industry requires innovative thinking and a deep level of understanding if it is to face the challenges that come with the renewable energy market.
Post Europe announces advisory board members
Post Europe is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Insurance Insight announces advisory board members
Insurance Insight is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed Exercise Watermark, the government's emergency flood scenario run nationwide in March, will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry in August, in conjunction with the Cabinet Office.
Editor's comment: All action, no talk
Mergers & acquisitions have definitely dominated the insurance headlines this week. Nothing unusual in that — except, for once, it's been more a case of all action and little talk, rather than the reverse, as is so typically the case. But it also remains…
RSA plans to 'dominate' marine after niche buy
RSA's acquisition of niche marine broker Noble Marine is part of a plan to dominate the UK marine market, according to marine director Richard Turner.
Consumer insurance reforms will make it harder to turn down claims - Insurance News Now – 19 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to MP Jonathan Evans, the first changes to consumer insurance legislation in more than a century will prevent insurers from “hiding behind”…
RSA swoops for marine broker
RSA has expanded its regional footprint and intermediary network through the acquisition of Nottinghamshire-based broker Noble Marine, Post can reveal.
Donaldson to join RSA group board in new role
Paul Donaldson is set to join RSA’s group executive board after being promoted to a new role at group level.
RSA reports Q1 premium rise
RSA has reported net written premiums of £2.1bn, up 8%, in the first quarter of 2011.
MA Assist wins exclusive RSA commercial contract
RSA has appointed MA Assist as sole repair supplier for its commercial property claims.
Lloyds seeks GI partner to focus on banking
Lloyds Banking Group is expected to seek a joint venture partner for its general insurance business amid strong speculation that it is gearing up to dispose of its Edinburgh-based life and pensions business Scottish Widows.
Editor's comment: tying the knot
The rest of the world may remain obsessed by romance or reactionaries but the UK insurance industry has unveiled its own all-consuming love affair this week. Acquisitions abound in the headlines and bullish talk is nothing short of bountiful.