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Penny Black's Insurance Week - 8 May 2014
Penny was thrilled to run into Allied World’s Julian James this week, and by the sounds of it, she was lucky to get any time with the Swiss-based firm’s European president.
Career clinic: Belinda Walmsley: Should I report my boss?
I am about to resign due to a very difficult relationship with my boss, who I really believe to be completely inept. Is it wise to use my exit interview to make others aware of his poor management style or is it better to keep quiet?
Brown’s RSA tenure is hailed as he prepares for Gallagher role
Replacing UK and Western Europe CEO seen as major task
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 24 April/1 May 2014
As a keen racegoer, Penny is always on the lookout for tips from some of the industry’s top bosses, some of whom have racehorses of their own.
Video: Aviva Broking Team Q&A
Ahead of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester editor Stephanie Denton spoke to Aviva's broking management team of Phil Bayles, Gareth Hemmings and Fraser Edmond to find out what the big issues facing brokers are and how…
Gallagher's Ross eyes 'Ronaldo-type business' signings in personal lines
Arthur J Gallagher’s appointment of Adrian Brown signals a temporary transition from a commercial lines focus to an “adrenaline surge” into the firm’s personal lines offering, according to Gallagher International chief executive David Ross.
Axa overhauls PL intermediary for development underwriter model
Axa is to embark on a radical restructure of its personal lines intermediary division, providing brokers with more access to underwriters in their own offices.
British Insurance Awards 2014 shortlist video
On 9 July 2014, Post will celebrate 20 years of the renowned British Insurance Awards, and what a spectacular two decades it has been.
Quindell signs deal as Ebitda rises
Quindell has reported gross sales of almost £163m in the first quarter of 2014, as its subsidiary 360 Globalnet has agreed two five-year property claims deals worth £20m with an unnamed direct UK insurer.
Claims Club News - 9 April 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 9 April.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 17 April 2014
At Post’s Claims Club, Axa’s head of liability claims John Dacey said that anecdotally, insurers are witnessing a rise in claimants representing themselves.
Expertise In Action - Big data: Digital distortion
As brokers of all sizes embrace technology, data quality must be of the highest standard to ensure inaccuracies are stamped out.
Ridesharing: Sharing responsibility
The increasing popularity of ridesharing is creating a range of challenges for insurers – particularly when it comes to liability
Broker networks: better together?
With major firms such as Aviva among those to sever their network ties, how can broker networks remain attractive to potential members?
Judge dismisses £60k claim for nightclub accident
A judge has thrown out a £60 000 claim for an alleged nightclub dance floor accident citing lack of credible evidence.
1-in-4 second hand tyres fail legal safety standards
A huge swathe of second hand tyres sold in the UK do not meet legal safety requirements according to figures from LV.
Comprehensive motor policies fall below £600 for first time since 2009
The average cost of comprehensive car insurance was down 19.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2014, the latest car insurance price index from Confused and Towers Watson revealed.
Allianz seeking applicants for scholarship programme
Allianz has opened applications to its scholarship programme for personal lines brokers.
Career file: Ian Passmore - Passmore makes way as Zurich streamlines structure
Endsleigh managing director Ian Passmore is to step down as Zurich brings the business into a single management structure with the rest of its personal lines division.
Motor MGA Hawkwell launches
Managing general agent Hawkwell Motor is targeting brokers across the UK and Northern Ireland after opening its doors for business.
Career clinic: Belinda Walmsley: Moving on too soon?
I’ve not been with my current company very long but I’m starting to feel that I’ve made a really big mistake in moving here. Will moving on so soon cause problems?
C-Suite: Insurer: The wait for change goes on
The collective reputation of the industry is at stake as changes for the better are hampered
Video - Octo Telematics: Telematics: A niche for young drivers?
Telematics began its journey in the specialist niche of young drivers. But is predicted to move into the mainstream in the future.
Legal Update - Duty of Care: Tree surgeon fall case dismissed in High Court in duty of care clarification
Nicholas Thorne examines a case that looked at the duty of care an occupier owes employees of contractors.