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Ex Co-op MD joins RBSI senior team
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has appointed John Reizenstein as its new finance director, subject to regulatory approval.
RSA improves arson risk model
RSA has replaced its geographic risk assessment tool with a model that aims to more accurately determine the risk of arson for individual commercial and residential properties.
AA calls for government to resist spending cuts on flood defences
AA Insurance is urging the government to resist any temptation to cut spending on flood defences in its autumn comprehensive spending review.
Quinn UK ban ‘positive’ for prospective buyers
The decision not to allow Quinn Insurance to re-enter the UK commercial lines market is a positive step for its potential sale and the rest of the UK market, according to observers.
Tumbling revenues force CBG to close Liverpool operation
CBG has closed down its Liverpool operation amid "disappointing" results for the first half of the year.
Mediation myth debunked by settlement successes
New figures prove that personal injury cases — often cited as the exception to the rule — can be successfully mediated. Statistics from specialist not-for-profit organisation Trust Mediation reveal that, out of 33 PI cases handled between January and…
Editor's comment: Chartis an unlikely saviour
With businesses warned only last week against complacency following another high-profile failure in the UK — this time social housing giant Connaught — news of being able to secure up to £10m in short-term loans from trade credit insurer Chartis will…
Penny Black's insurance week
Last weekend Penny was rather royally entertained at Hampton Court Palace for one Peter Cullum's 60th birthday.
Allianz appoints motor operations manager
Allianz has appointed Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
Tradewise selects Auto Windscreens
Tradewise Insurance Services has re-appointed Auto Windscreens as its automotive glazing services provider.
CBG broking profit increases by 24%
Broker CBG has announced its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2010.
Lloyds tops FOS complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank has received the most general insurance complaints of any company during the first half of 2010.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
One dies in California gas explosion
A gas pipe explosion in California has killed one person and injured dozens more.
ALC Health strikes UAE deal
International medical insurance provider ALC Health has formed a partnership with the Arab Orient Insurance Company to underwrite its worldwide health plan for companies and residents in the United Arab Emirates.
Arc wins Aviva legal expenses deal
Aviva has appointed Arc Legal Assistance to provide household and travel legal expenses to its personal lines customers.
5 years ago: RBSI sees more staff changes
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of mroe than 150 years of insurance newss, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
LV to launch household product in wake of motor success
LV is gearing up to launch a new household product via its broker network in the next few months. The product, which will be rolled out with CDL and SSP, is expected to generate up to £100m premium income over the next two years.
Swiftcover to check history of applicants in fraud crackdown
Swiftcover has said that it wants to crack down on drivers who lie about previous claims to get cheaper insurance by automatically checking the claims histories of applicants.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny enjoyed a first class day out at Twickenham on Saturday for the new rugby season's double-header and the first matches for Aviva as main sponsor.
Fraud - travel insurance: The Achilles heel
As the third package tour operator since July collapses, Nikki Grieve-Top highlights the importance of travel insurance but also warns of its vulnerability to fraud.
Post Magazine – 09 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 9 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.