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Bancassurance: a bright future?
With all the turmoil across the Eurozone and with regulatory upheaval ahead, it seems it could be an interesting time for the bancassurance market, as Jakki May reports.
Axa calls in extra claims staff as extreme weather batters Britain
The head of household claims at Axa has revealed that extreme weather conditions over the past few days have forced the firm to draft in extra claims handling staff to deal with an influx of calls.
Apil president raises 'grave concerns' following PM's promise
The president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers fears that David Cameron’s vow to clamp down on the perceived UK compensation culture could leave workers exposed to unnecessary risk of injury.
Post magazine – 29 December 2011/5 January 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Chartis and Generali back launch of Chinese aggregator site
CNinsure, an independent insurance intermediary company operating in China, has launched a comparison website under the name of Baowang (www.baoxian.com).
Stormy weather creates conditions for household rate rise
The recent winter storms in England and Scotland could lead to further rises in household premiums, according to PwC.
Claims - Big freeze: Winter of discontent
The big freeze of late 2010 led to widespread criticism of adjusters and insurers — but have lessons been learnt for the future?
Buckley Scott teams up with Middle East loss adjuster
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has agreed a joint venture with Bahrain-based business Alan Henry.
Fraud unit makes first arrest
The insurer-funded police fraud unit made its first arrest yesterday hours after launching.
Axa warns 2012 could be 'worst on record' for household claims
Claims forecasters at Axa believe that a combination of factors such as a high proportion of public events and unusual weather conditions could make 2012 one of the worst years on record for home insurance claims.
£9m police fraud unit opens for business
The insurer-funded police fraud unit officially launched today.
Direct Line launches January sale on home insurance
Direct Line has kick-started the New Year with a January sale on home insurance geared towards householders looking to cut costs following a Christmas spending spree.
24 December: The final stretch
The hard work has been done.
Transport Committee's motor insurance report delayed
The Transport Committee has delayed plans to publish its 12th report of the Cost of Motor Insurance by five days to 12 January.
23 December: Pie, mash and plaster
Mrs Policyholder was in a routine. After listening to City Talk on the radio in her North Wales abode, she would set about preparing tea for her husband and herself.
End of Year Quiz 2011: Faces from the past
It is that time of the year when the Post team give their desks a sort out and tidy.
Insurers call for "serious" government action on flood risk plan
The Association of British Insurers and its members have called on government to “seriously consider” subsidised flood insurance for policyholders in high risk areas, replacing the Statement of Principles, which expires in 2013.
21 December: Frosty reception
After a long hard day at work Mr Policyholder couldn’t wait to get back to spend the evening with his family at the home they shared in a fairly remote part of the country.
Law commissions proposals will lead to premium rise, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers fears the law commission proposals on insurance contract law will lead to an increase in premiums.
Axa sells Denplan to focus on PMI
Axa has sold dental payment plan business Denplan to the Simply Health Group for £115m on a debt free cash free basis.
Zurich puts low cost motor cover online
Zurich has launched a branded online motor insurance product to be sold direct and through price comparison website Confused.
20 December: Candlelit Christmas
Candles on the Christmas tree go a long way towards helping to create the right sort of festive ambience.
19 December: A not so bright idea
Finding your keys after an alcohol-fuelled night out is never easy. Perhaps even less so when you are on holiday.
LV GI boss O’Roarke and management team extend contract until 2016 with new deals
LV general insurance managing director John O’Roarke, is targeting an increase in SME and home insurance business having put pen to paper on a new four-year deal at the firm.