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Insurers fight back against riot response 'spin' claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit back at the London Assembly's "disappointing" and "meaningless" report on insurers' handling of last year's riots, arguing that it fails fully to understand the complexities of the claims handling process.
Interview: James Reader - A time for plain sailing
After a stormy year for French insurer Covéa and its subsidiaries on these shores, James Reader, chief executive of the newly merged Covéa Insurance, tells Post why the UK arm of the company can steady the ship.
Top 25 EC3 brokers: London leads the way
The performance of the top 25 EC3 brokers illustrates a thriving market that is receiving growing interest from every corner of the globe.
Post magazine - 1 November 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva and Gallagher strengthen ties
A new commercial arrangement between Aviva and Gallagher Heath for standard and non-standard household products is expected to generate more than £200m in gross written premium over a three-year period.
Storms and strikes among biggest concerns for insurers
Catastrophic acts of violence, mining strike contagion, unexpected 'perfect storms' and a nation paralysed by cyber terrorism are among the biggest risks facing the insurance industry, according to Willis Group.
Zurich to re-launch HNW travel product before end of the year
Zurich has revealed plans to re-launch its high net worth travel insurance product, in a move which coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the firm's Zurich Private Clients HNW business.
Allianz and Covéa to appeal against RSA subrogration ruling
Allianz and Covéa have lodged an application to appeal against the High Court's judgement in favour of RSA's motor subrogation costs model.
Chinese P&C premiums up almost 15% in first nine months of 2012
China's insurance premiums hit ¥1.21tn (£118bn) in the first nine months of the year, up 7.3% from the same period last year, according to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.
Post Claims Club chairman's monthly missive: Grease, avocets and penguins
Given the time of year, surge plans are at the forefront of claims professionals' minds. However, baby names have been at the top of my agenda.
Questgates reorganises environmental team
Questgates has added to its environmental claims services team with several new hires.
London Assembly slams insurers for 'slow' settlement of riot claims
The London Assembly has criticised insurers for being "too slow" to settle claims from last year's riots and has urged them to publish average settlement times for future major events.
DLG to axe 70 leadership roles
Direct Line Group is to scrap 70 senior leadership roles across the business as part of the next phase of a programme to achieve £100m in gross annual cost savings by the end of 2014.
RSA secures third bilateral agreement
Global insurer RSA has signed a bilateral agreement with LV in a bid to speed up motor payment processes and remove unnecessary costs.
Select & Protect joins Paradigm GI panel
Select & Protect has entered into a strategic partnership with Paradigm Mortgage Services providing access to its home insurance products.
US homeowners batten down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy nears
Risk modelling experts predict mass damage to properties and widespread power outages across New York City when Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the US today.
Cooper Gay yacht specialist joins Chartis
Chartis has named former Cooper Gay broker Ben Lind as senior yacht underwriter in the firm's private client group.
Axa reports P&C growth in Turkey, Mexico and Gulf with Q3 results
Axa Group has reported total revenues up 1% to €68.4bn for the first nine months of 2012.
AHA teams up with DiGi to launch mobile phone cover in Malaysia
American Home Assurance Company Malaysia has teamed up with mobile phone network operator DiGi to promote an insurance scheme for handsets in Malaysia.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny has always thought driving in London was for the brave, or indeed foolhardy, and the experience of a friend from Gibraltar has done little to calm her nerves.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
SRA warns industry to take new referral fee rules seriously
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned the industry that it will clamp down on any firms that breach new rules governing referral fees due to come into force in April.
BGL Group to target Brazil, India and Turkey as it seeks to widen footprint
Compare The Market parent BGL Group is eyeing opportunities to extend its aggregator reach into Brazil, India and Turkey, according to chief executive Peter Winslow.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.