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Sterling: policy excesses to be reclaimed from police
Sterling Insurance has said it will not deduct policy excesses from riot claims and will reclaim the full costs from the police on behalf of policyholders.
Market update - High net worth: Time to raise rates in HNW?
Rates in the high net worth market are failing to reflect the risks posed, despite high claims costs. Chinwe Akomah reports on a sector that is starting to come under pressure to deliver results.
Risk update - Asbestos: Kept safe from harm
With the European Commission ordering the UK to amend legislation to ensure maintenance and repair workers are fully protected from asbestos, John Toms investigates the implications for the insurance industry.
Lew report: Lay witness views dismissed as judge backs council in manhole trip case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Pupil’s appeal on school hall slip-up proves a damp squib
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Post Magazine – 25 August 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Admiral unveils plans to expand US business
Admiral has defended its £90.7m net ancillary income claiming referral fees played a minor part in profit and have branded personal injury lawyers’ as the “root cause” of the problem.
Ex-Swiftcover CEO Blowers back with new online start-up - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include online insurance broker Qmetric has been granted full Financial Services Authority approval and is said to be a “few weeks” away from adding three major…
Aviva launches new online brand Quote Me Happy
Aviva today introduced a brand for internet shoppers who prefer to shop on price comparison sites and manage their insurance online.
Admiral shares fall 7.5% in early trades
Admiral shares was the biggest loser on Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index in the first two hours or trading this morning.
Ageas UK reports £23.7m H1 insurance profit
Ageas UK has reported total income up 84.5% to £882.0m for the first six months of 2011 compared to same period 2010.
Admiral sees 38% jump in ancillary profit as it records £160.6m PBT at H1
Admiral has recorded a profit before tax at £160.6 million for the first six months of 2011, 27% ahead of H1 2010, while turnover rose 53% to £1.1bn.
Ex-Aviva CEO Snowball extends Suncorp contract until 2015
Suncorp Group Limited today announced chief executive Patrick Snowball would move from a fixed term employment contract to a rolling contract.
Cunningham Lindsey adjusters return from N Z to handle riots
A five-strong team of Cunningham Lindsey UK loss adjusters have returned from New Zealand following a two month “tour of duty”.
Zurich snaps up former Chubb HNW staff
Zurich has appointed Lennox Bunting as London market manager and Alan Gorman as senior development underwriter to the insurer’s private clients’ new London team.
Elite appoints new London boss
Legal expenses insurer Elite has named Mike Payne the general manager of its London office.
Boulogne Bound: How a UK broker set established a foothold in France
Allen & Allen has been in France for over a decade. Jonathan Swift talked to CEO Tony Allen about how it exported its customer service ethos and best practices to make Autofirst a success.
A&A seeks CEO before Euro push
Non-standard motor broking specialist A&A Group has outlined ambitious plans to expand its European footprint, ahead of a potential cash injection.
View from the top: Educating young drivers
The biggest killer of people between the ages of 17 and 24 in the UK is being a passenger or driver in a car. Our data suggests young drivers are five times more likely to make a claim than other drivers, increasing to 10 times as the severity of the…
BIS countdown - John Pollock: Managing the media
Legal & General’s John Pollock has a passion to improve the social profile of the insurance industry. He tells Jonathan Swift how it needs to unite to build consumer trust and improve its media standing.
Post Magazine – 18 August 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Lloyd’s leads the way in medical tourism insurance
Lloyd’s has launched an insurance product that provides complications insurance for plastic surgeons globally to help protect patients who travel abroad for treatment.
Untapped pet premiums total almost £2.5bn
The pet insurance sector could offer providers close to £2.5bn in untapped premiums, according to a Defaqto report which found that around 69% of cats and 48% of dogs in the UK are uninsured.
Telematics could be the answer to managing UK’s “grey fleet”
Employees across the UK are leaving themselves exposed by failing to understand their responsibility when using own cars on company business.