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AMA and Nacho confirm merger
The Accident Management Association and the National Association of Credit Hire Operators this week confirmed their merger.
ABI slams proposal for compulsory dog cover
The Association of British Insurers has slammed government proposals to introduce compulsory third-party dog insurance in the UK.
Secret Millionaire broker will continue support
Former Protectagroup chief executive Paul Ragan has vowed to continue his support for the people he helped while starring in the Channel 4 show Secret Millionaire that first aired on Monday.
Credit card compliance low
Only 11% of UK companies, including insurers, are certified as payment card industry compliant, according to new research by Tripwire.
Allianz boss: Tesco-sized affinity deal possible
The general manager of Allianz Retail has hailed its latest affinity win with Volkswagen Insurance Service as a "milestone" for its fledgling corporate partners business, and a sign that it could do a deal of the size of Tesco Bank.
Aviva and Fortis-backed start-up targets 450 brokers in 2010
Aviva, Fortis and LV have thrown their weight behind a new broking support service aimed at rivalling long-standing offerings Countrywide from Open GI, and Keychoice from SSP.
Post in print - 11 March issue
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
Editor's comment: Is Aviva now fitter?
For months there has been speculation about how much business Aviva had shed in its efforts to bolster its profitability. The answer — as highlighted in its 2009 full year accounts out this week — was quite a lot, as it reported net written premiums in…
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…
WNS offers MOJ web solution
Motor claims management specialist WNS Assistance is offering insurers an integrated web service solution to the Ministry of Justice’s new electronically streamlined compensation system for low cost road traffic accident personal injury claims.
Mapfre agrees €446m bancassurance deal with Caixa Catalunya
Spanish insurer Mapfre has agreed to jointly develop a range of insurance and pension products with Caixa Catalunya in a deal worth €446.8m (£403.3m)
Mapfre agrees €446m bancassurance deal with Caixa Catalunya
Spanish insurer Mapfre has agreed to jointly develop a range of insurance and pension products with Caixa Catalunya in a deal worth €446.8m (£403.3m)
LV set to open Huddersfield office
LV has announced plans to open a new office in Huddersfield creating 75 jobs in the region.
Aviva health specialist lands UKRC role
Aviva UK Health clinical development manager Mark Sharpe has been elected as the sole private medical insurance representative on the board of the UK Rehabilitation Council.
AMA and Nacho confirm merger plan
The executive committees of the Accident Management Association and the National Association of Credit Hire Operators have agreed proposals to merge and have recommended acceptance to their respective memberships.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Highest fire figures are disclosed
The highest total ever recorded in one month for the estimated cost of fire damage in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) was disclosed in the British Insurance Association's recent figures as the total reached £58.5m.
Resignations rise as employers fail to meet expectations
Amid high unemployment and an increasingly unstable job market, it would be easy to assume people are clinging desperately to their jobs, fearful that if they try to make a career move they will find themselves out of work.
Broker Technology - Motor: Making IT accurate
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging its members to sign up to DVLA vehicle registration validation technology. Stephanie Denton looks at why 80% of regional brokers don't use it.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
Helphire in talks to cut non-GTA deals
Credit hire operator Helphire has revealed it will complete scaling down its business by June, after posting a loss of £400 000 in the second half of 2009.
Allianz ups motor rates by 24% in 2009
Allianz's UK profit rose 5.2% to £203.7m in 2009 despite a 5.4% fall in gross written premium in its retail division to £579.9m as a result of corrective action on private motor rates, which increased by almost a quarter.