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Interview - Ash Bathia: building the profitability platform
QBE Europe kept competitors on their toes as it built the business and branched out. Underwriting boss Ash Bathia tells Mairi MacDonald where his sights are now set.
Broking supplement: Interview – David Flux: The lie of the land
Lured off of a tractor and into the family business with the promise of an extra £4-a-week, David Flux has worked his way to the top of the firm. He talks to Amy Ellis about life in the niche motor market.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover
Uncertainty remains over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance, following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to Irish brokers.
Post magazine – 5 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Allianz UK business confirms 2012 rebranding deadline
Mondial Assistance in the UK is to become Allianz Global Assistance by the end of 2012, it announced today.
Mapfre Q1 profits climb 13.5%
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted post-tax profits of €310.1m (£279.2m) for the first quarter of 2011 – a 13.5% increase on the figure for 2010.
Marsh insurance arm sees 21% Q1 growth in Latin America
Marsh & McLennan's risk and insurance services revenue increased 10 percent to $1.6bn in the first quarter of 2011, or 4 percent on an underlying basis, it announced today.
Allianz: Q1 2011 profit to be close to Q1 2010 despite nat cat hit
Based on preliminary figures, Allianz achieved total revenues of nearly Euros 30bn in the first quarter of 2011, compared to Euros 30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Allianz UK business confirms 2012 rebranding deadline
Mondial Assistance in the UK is to become Allianz Global Assistance by the end of 2012, it announced today.
Mapfre Q1 profits climb 13.5%
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted post-tax profits of €310.1m (£279.2m) for the first quarter of 2011 – a 13.5% increase on the figure for 2010.
Allianz: Q1 2011 profit to be close to Q1 2010 despite nat cat hit
Based on preliminary figures, Allianz achieved total revenues of nearly Euros 30bn in the first quarter of 2011, compared to Euros 30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover - Insurance News Now – 5 May 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the uncertainty over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover - Insurance News Now – 5 May 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the uncertainty over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
Hastings seeks to combat fraud with Equifax deal
Hastings Direct, a division of Hastings Insurance Services, has signed a significant new one year contract with Equifax.
Indonesia signs tax agreement with Guernsey
Guernsey has signed a bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Indonesia.
Indonesia signs tax agreement with Guernsey
Guernsey has signed a bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Indonesia.
Hastings appoints CFO ahead of “possible” 2012 listing
Hastings Direct has named former Helphire Group CEO Mark Adams as its chief financial officer as it prepares to list on the stock exchange next year.
Post Blog: Quinn, Towergate, an acorn of a deal and the Sex Pistols. The week in insurance
With many in the insurance market taking advantage of the double bank holiday whammy you would think that this week would be a good time to bury bad news.
Allianz “confident” of Bent appeal victory
Allianz is upbeat on its chances of success in the ongoing credit hire legal battle involving Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent.
Post Blog: Quinn, Towergate, an acorn of a deal and the Sex Pistols. The week in insurance
With many in the insurance market taking advantage of the double bank holiday whammy you would think that this week would be a good time to bury bad news.
RSA acquires Oak Underwriting
RSA has strengthened its position in the high net worth arena with the acquisition of Oak Underwriting.
Mapfre wins Ancile deal
Mapfre Assistance is to provide underwriting and emergency assistance services to Ancile Insurance Group in a new multi-million pound deal.
Mapfre wins Ancile deal
Mapfre Assistance is to provide underwriting and emergency assistance services to Ancile Insurance Group in a new multi-million pound deal.
Comment - pre-nuptial agreements: breaking the marriage bond
As the world gears up for a Royal wedding, Jonathan West explores the practicalities of what happens when marriages go wrong and whether insurance will soon play its part.