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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.
Zurich extends notification period to 30 days
Zurich Insurance has welcomed government plans to extend the period for lodging riot-related claims to 42 days by increasing its own notification period from seven to 30 days.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on buying habits for travel insurance and a blog on women in insurance.
Guest blog: Women the key to greater competitive edge
In a recent survey, the Employers' Association of Insurance Companies in Germany and the professional training body of the German insurance industry found that the boards of directors of German insurers are only 4% female.
The diverse and evolving nature of travel insurance distribution
Consumers’ travel habits and purchasing of travel insurance varies from country to country. Simon Tottman takes a look at which product and channels are dominating this line of insurance throughout Europe.
Quote Devil sets up helpline to help Travelers' motor customers
Dublin-based insurance broker Quote Devil has set up a dedicated consumer help-line to offer assistance to worried customers of Travelers Motor Insurance after the American company announced it is withdrawing from the market.
Post Blog: The true value of awards
What's the value in winning an industry award?
Irish firm offers smartphone security package
Irish firm You Get It Back has teamed up with American retailer Best Buy to offer a security package for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Industry welcomes riot claims period extension
The insurance industry has welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to agree to extend the period for policyholders to lodge claims from 14 to 42 days under the Riot Damages Act.
Innovation Group lands RBS £40m subsidence contract in insurer first
Innovation Group has landed the first subsidence claims contract with RBSI since the insurer stopped using a panel of suppliers.
Rapid growth sees Kazakhstan's Nomad Insurance assigned 'B-' rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned JBC Insurance Company Nomad Insurance an insurer financial strength rating of 'B-' and a national IFS rating of 'BB-(kaz)'.
Post history – 10 years ago: Database scheme for all UK claims
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Aviva rules out target change despite over-achieving
Aviva has pinpointed a much improved private motor result as being pivotal to it posting an above-target combined ratio of 96% (H1 2010: 98%) for its half-year UK general insurance business. But despite emphasising “strong continued momentum” in UK GI…
Interview - Keith Stern: Raising the regional profile of Lloyd's
Tasked with rejuvenating Lloyd’s in the UK, as others look to international expansion, Keith Stern talks to Leigh Jackson about raising its regional profile and how he plans to overcome some common misconceptions.
Legal expenses - Commercial cover: Two sides to the story
With the legal expenses sector about to undergo a massive shake-up, Jakki May looks at the changes, why some are welcoming them with open arms and why others
Post Magazine – 11 August 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include how RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims, based on market share, as the latest riot bill estimate hits …
Staff face redundancies as Travelers exits private motor market
Travelers Insurance has today confirmed its decision to exit the private motor market in Ireland from 1 October, following a review of its strategy and operations in Europe.
More Than looks to Rias for new MD
More Than has appointed Janet Connor to the role of managing director.
Marsh and Zurich respond to riots
Marsh and Zurich have responded to the escalating riots across the country with guidance notes and have vowed to help customers get back on their feet.
Walker Agency launches Castle Cover mobile website
Walker Agency has completed the development of a new mobile website for Castle Cover, the 50+ insurance specialists.
Join Allianz, Groupama, BMS, Novae, SSP, CII and Lancashire in signing up for the Insurance Cup
With the football leagues in England and Scotland now underway, there has never been a better time to think about dusting off the boots and signing up for The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Jack Straw confirmed for annual Post Claims Event on 12 October
Former Justice Secretary and outspoken critic of referral fees Jack Straw will address the annual Post Claims Event on 12 October, Postonline can reveal.
Insurance Insight August: Exclusive commercial property and captive domicile content now live
Insurance Insight August is now live with look at commercial property in the Benelux region; innovation in the captive domicile market; and an interview with Now Health International.