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Trade voice: A driverless future beckons
Driverless vehicles have until recently been the stuff of scary fiction – from Stephen Spielberg’s menacing apparently driverless truck in the cult 1970s film Duel, to Stephen King’s demonic Chevrolet in Christine.
Post Blog: Five reasons why Admiral and Insure the Box make good bed fellows
Earlier this week Postonline revealed Admiral was weighing up a bid for the UK’s leading telematics player Insure the Box.
Aviva personal property boss Stead one of three RSA PL hires
RSA has bolstered its UK personal lines underwriting and pricing team with the addition of Aviva’s Paul Stead and internal appointments Daniel Venner and Ian Bostock.
MPs and insurers warned new licencing act may hinder fraud investigations
Insurers have been warned that the new licencing arrangements for investigators could prove a hindrance, not a help, to their fraud teams.
RSA CEO Hester breaks silence on new UK boss Steve Lewis
RSA group chief executive Stephen Hester has proclaimed Steve Lewis will provide the "strong leadership, energy and commitment to make the changes that will ensure the future success of our UK and Western Europe businesses".
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 12 June 2014
It was with a slight tinge of disappointment that Penny learnt she had not made the cut for a financial journalist squad to face an Aviva football team at Norwich City’s home ground last week.
Your say: Investing in fraud specialists
The latest fraud results announced by the Association of British Insurers demonstrate once again that fraud is a risk that our industry cannot ignore as unchecked it will eradicate any marginal bottom lines in what continues to be a tough market for most.
Insurers vie for RSA broker motor business despite ‘unsustainable’ label
LV and Zurich among the major insurers looking to capitalise on RSA’s motor cuts
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 5 June 2014
Penny’s cockles were well and truly warmed this week to see victims of this winter’s flooding in Somerset band together in support of those hit by similar events in the Balkans.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Parting words
Today Post broke the news that Allen & Allen Group UK CEO Martin Oliver is stepping down from his role after 24 months. Just weeks ago Post sat down with Oliver to get his thoughts on the business. Here is his final interview as A&A boss.
RSA ‘absolutely’ committed to UK motor despite axing 800 brokers
RSA has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK motor market in spite of its decision to sever ties with personal lines brokers where portfolios are dominated by the troubled business class.
Interview: Mark Cliff: Moving on up
Ageas broking boss Mark Cliff tells Post how he plans to use growth, simplification and people power to propel the firm into the top three UK personal lines intermediaries
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 22/29 May 2014
Penny loves a jaunt, so gleefully dusted off her carriage and headed to Manchester last week for the Biba conference.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 15 May 2014
As a faithful dress code follower, Penny was horrified at the wide-ranging interpretation of ‘cocktail attire’ on display at the recent Headline Money Awards.
Interview: Craig Thornton: Enjoying the challenge
A year into his tenure as general insurance director for Lloyds Banking Group, Craig Thornton is relishing the opportunities that lie ahead in his first general insurance-specific role
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.