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Argent hands ex-Willis manager Scott business development role
Argent, a division of the Parabis Group, has recruited former global vacant property specialists VPS boss Chris Scott to the role of business development director.
Travel claims double in China with flight delays main culprit
Flight delays are the main reason for claiming on travel insurance policies in China.
QBE records 26% increase in insurance profit in H1 2012
QBE Insurance Group made an insurance profit of $965m for the first half of the year ended June 2012, an increase of $203m on 2011.
Zurich boss hails 'strong' H1 results despite £19m flood loss
Zurich UK has admitted to losses of £19m as a result of the floods in the UK and Ireland during the first half of the year.
Insurance Stategy 2012: Chartis UK MD Aubert to offer insights into volatile market
Chartis UK managing director Nicolas Aubert will join the Insurance Strategy line-up next month to take part in a panel discussion.
David Mairs breaks his silence over Merlin demise
The founder of loss adjusting business Merlin has spoken out following the collapse of the business formerly known as Ashworth Mairs Group.
Boom times ahead for India's online insurance market
India is experiencing internet growth at a time when consumers are more comfortable buying insurance online, creating opportunities for insurers with a successful online strategy, according to Anushri Bansa, Rajesh Sabhlok and Vivek Jalan.
Zurich UK records 26% profit dip as COR also deteriorates
Zurich has blamed a volatile market after its UK operation's business operating profit suffered at the hands of summer floods, causing a 26% drop on H1 2011 to £52m.
New Lockton vice president to develop south east commercial offering
Former Marsh business development director John Bellingan has been appointed vice president of Lockton.
RSA recruits ex-L&G man for investor relations role
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
Aviva suffers ratings downgrade amid strategic overhaul
Aviva has been hit with a Standards & Poor’s ratings downgrade following concerns about the cost and risks of delivery associated with its strategic plan.
Zurich CEO Senn attributes rising profits to 'working' global strategy
Zurich group chief executive Martin Senn has described the firm’s international half year business operating profit of $2.5bn (£1.6bn) as being testament to a functional global strategy.
US global corporate boss Kerner appointed CEO of Zurich GI
Zurich has appointed North American global corporate chief executive Michael Kerner, pictured, to the role of CEO of the insurer's general insurance segment.
Stamping out fraud
As insurance fraud losses top £2.1bn - a 23% year-on-year rise - and offer rich pickings for fraudsters, what are the factors behind the figures and how can firms can fight back?
Social media: Facebook is your friend
Social media has allowed insurers to learn more about the risk profiles of their policyholders, but could, and should, this information be used to compile quotes?
Aviva bullish 'take-two' on telematics will put consumer take-up woes to bed
Aviva has defended its decision to re-enter the private car telematics space, four years after pulling out of a market it helped pioneer only to suffer poor take-up, stressing that consumers are now ready to embrace a less intrusive form of the 'black…
Editor's comment: Pessimism or practicality?
Call me a cynic, but I've long been half expecting those headlines to appear - the ones suggesting that the Statement of Principles might merely be extended, or renewed yet again - despite consistent insurer cries that this 12 year-old sticking plaster…
Merlin clients and staff seek new homes after facilities firm quits takeover talks
After almost two decades in the insurance industry, loss adjuster Merlin Claims went into administration last week, arguably the victim of a private equity deal that saddled it with too much debt and a dwindling client list.
Opinion: What now for credit hire?
Credit hire will continue to exist, but in the context of tighter controls and a stronger customer focus, says Eddie Longworth.
Eurozone crisis: Continental thrift
Trouble in the Eurozone is causing headaches for governments across the continent, but what impact will it have on the insurance industry? And how can companies prepare?
Post magazine - 9/16 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva backs Pedal Safe cycling insurance
Aviva, Brit and Jubilee have begun jointly underwriting cyclist insurance product Pedal Safe.
Merlin director Russell Crewe joins Direct Group
Former Merlin director Russell Crewe has joined Yorkshire-based insurance solutions provider Direct Group seven months after LAS Claims stated he would be joining its team in 2013.
Thai officials confident of securing reinsurance for £1bn flood fund to meet demand
The Thai Office of the Insurance Commission is to seek extra reinsurance from international players to meet demand for the state-owned natural catastrophe fund.