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Bluefin settles high court action
Bluefin subsidiary The Healthcare Insurance Group has settled high court action taken out against a former appointed representative, Andrew Tomkins.
Fortis wins American Express insurance deal
Fortis Insurance and American Express have announced a new five-year strategic partnership to deliver fully branded motor and household insurance products to American Express’ UK customer.
Allianz predicts MoJ fast track system will save £5m
Allianz is expected to save more than £5m a year by processing personal injury claims through the new fast track Ministry of Justice system for road traffic accidents.
CN launches scooter cover
Carole Nash has launched an online brand targeting commuter motorcyclists and scooterists, initially via Go Compare.
A kwik fix for Fortis?
Fortis’ onward march continued last week with the not-so-unexpected news that it had acquired the Kwik Fit insurance business.
Broker Direct sees profit fall by three quarters
Broker Direct saw its profit fall by three quarters in 2009, and chief executive Roy Green predicted the firm’s profitability will be “under pressure” for the remainder of 2010.
NIG slips into the red as RBSI brands all suffer
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG was the only one of its major four brands to record a loss in 2009, Post has discovered.
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
Post Magazine – 8 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital e-book.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Aviva to sponsor Premiership Rugby
Insurance giant Aviva has agreed a £20m four-year deal to become the new sponsor of Premiership Rugby.
Time ticking on Insurance Fraud Awards submission deadline
There are just three days left to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
Ex Broker Network team set to challenge Towergate with start-up
A new broker has been set up by former Broker Network employees that will go head to head with Towergate's recently merged Manchester operation.
Exeter Friendly launches health plans
Private medical insurer Exeter Friendly has launched a range of underwriting options on both its Health Cover for Me and Health & Stuff plans.
Homeserve USA boss joins UK board
Homeserve has appointed Jonathan King, the chief executive of Homeserve USA, to the board as an executive director.
Exclusive online interview: Michaela Koller
With the European insurance industry facing a time of increasing regulation and instability, Post Europe recently spoke to the director general of the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, about lessons to be learnt from banking,…
Exclusive online interview: Michaela Koller
With the European insurance industry facing a time of increasing regulation and instability, Post Europe recently spoke to the director general of the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, about lessons to be learnt from banking,…
DAS opens up shop in Canada
DAS UK Group has confirmed that its new Canadian subsidiary, DAS Legal Protection Insurance Company, will start writing business in Ontario on 5 July.
Fortis confirms acquisition of Kwik Fit insurance business
Kwik Fit Group today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its UK insurance business to Fortis UK in a £215m cash deal.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Remember Big Brother? Penny was taken aback to discover the series is still trundling through its final series and drawing in big enough viewing figures for Go Compare to choose a slot in tomorrow’s eviction night extravaganza as the place to launch its…
IPT rise adds to NHS pressure
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has slammed the 1% rise in insurance premium tax from 5% to 6% in last week’s Budget claiming it puts the NHS under greater pressure.
Canopius completes KGM deal
Canopius Group today confirmed that it has acquired the business of KGM Underwriting Agencies, which manages Syndicate 260, together with approximately 60% of Syndicate 260's capacity.
Technology - Global platforms: One size won't fit all
As online distribution becomes more ubiquitous, Paul Ferris warns that such platforms must be used with sensitivity to local practices.