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Kwik-Fit finds Midas touch with panel appointment
Kwik-Fit Insurance has appointed Midas Underwriting to its home insurance panel.
Junction to use brand loyalty to improve quote accuracy
Affinity provider Junction is rolling out a new project that will use customer data held by its partner brands to provide more accurate insurance quotes.
Biba signs Gleaming Wholesale for contractors scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Gleaming Wholesale as the exclusive provider for its new cleaning contactors scheme, which offers enhanced cover and commission for Biba members and interest free instalments.
Russia and Romania travel insurance markets thrive in economic crisis
Travel insurance in Russia, Romania and Turkey boomed between 2008 and 2012, despite the Eurozone crisis, while the UK and Ireland saw foreign travel decline, new research has revealed.
UK flood loss offsets growth for RSA
RSA has reported a 4% rise in net written premium to £4.3bn, at constant exchange (2% as reported), and a combined operating ratio of 95.2% (H1 2011: 93.2%).
Your say: Empty words on historic claims
Malcolm Tarling's comment in the 19 July edition of Post that the Association of British Insurers’ opposition to an Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau is based on the belief that the Employers' Liability Tracing Office "should help significantly in…
View from the top: Food for thought
Riots, floods and storms have created a golden opportunity to restore public trust in the industry, says John Heaney.
Graduate lessons: Embrace the social media concept
Graduate trainees may lack claims experience but their communication skills are state of the art, says Neil Gibson.
JLT enjoys revenue boost in broking as economy afflicts underwriting
Jardine Lloyd Thompson's risk and insurance business generated revenue growth of 8% to £331.6m, while trading profit increased to £80.3m (H1 2011: £70.4m) in the first half of 2012.
LV reduces broker rates after losing out to competitors
Uncertainty in the general personal lines market has led LV to reverse its strategy of hardening rates after the company's PL broker book lost out to competitors in the first half of the year.
ABI demands Riot Damages Act reform one year on from civil unrest
Industry leaders are calling for urgent reform to the Riot Damages Act 1886 after publishing comprehensive claims data on the eve of the first anniversary of the UK riots.
Compare the Market launches refreshed landlord website
Compare the Market has unveiled a "new and improved" price comparison offering for landlord insurance.
Post magazine - 2 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Editor's comment: Meritable but marred
After years of wrangling over questions of fairness, viability and necessity - not to mention extended periods in political limbo - this week we finally witnessed the creation of an insurance fund of last resort for mesothelioma victims.
Insurance Mediation Directive II: Broking new ground
The European Commission's controversial Insurance Mediation Directive II proposals are aimed at unifying the sale of cover across the continent and increasing consumer protection. But how have the recommendations been received by the broking and buying…
Interview: Jelf’s Phil Barton - shooting to success
Phil Barton's football career was cruelly cut short, but that didn't stop him reaching the insurance big league. The Jelf insurance chief executive explains how, in the past two years, his tactics have transformed the firm, and outlines his goals for…
Music mogul recruits expert team for insurance industry ‘game-changer’
A music industry executive who signed rock band The Killers has set his sights on cornering the insurance market by using digital technology to sell and promote personal and commercial products through social media.
€1.7bn Quinn Insurance administration costs is 'shocking', says High Court president
Justice Nicholas Kearnes has described the €1.65bn administration costs for Quinn Insurance as "truly shocking".
Heath Lambert integration costs fail to halt Gallagher growth momentum
Arthur J Gallagher has chalked up a strong first half to the year, despite the continued Heath Lambert integration costing the business $3.3m (£2.1m) in H1 2012 - a $1.5m rise on the same period last year.
IAIS methodology consultation sparks Insurance Europe 'regrets'
Insurance Europe has responded to the consultation by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors on its proposed methodology for identifying global systemically important insurers.
Garwyn oil and gas expert Baillie joins Argent Liability Adjusters
Argent Liability Adjusters has recruited Allan Baillie, Garwyn expert in the onshore and offshore oil and gas sector, to the firm's Glasgow office.
MIB boss slams Arsenal striker for driving without insurance
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has warned drivers without insurance that there is nowhere to hide after Arsenal footballer Nicklas Bendtner was found guilty of the offence.
RSA Ireland teams up with Xactware on home insurance
RSA Insurance Ireland has adopted Xactware's claims management and assignment network, Xactanalysis, for its home insurance supply chain.
Aviva to recognise 'growing trend' by underwriting pet insurance
Aviva will underwrite its own pet insurance from tomorrow, in a move bosses claim recognises a growing trend among the UK's 15 million cat and dog owners.