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Insurers global growth plans not dampened by recession
The global economic downturn has not deterred most insurers from considering growing beyond their home markets, according to Accenture.
Pick of the week: HSBC security demand, LMA ceases trading, AA sticks to plan...
Senior reporter Louise Meeson looks at the major news stories in this week's Post: The British Insura...
Hastings to hire 150 new staff
After announcing the recruitment of 150 staff across the business, Hastings Direct is hiring a further 150 new staff.
Broker tells insurers not to persecute young drivers
Insurers should recognise efforts by young drivers who are seeking to improve their driving standards, Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance, will tell an insurance industry conference today.
ABI: Recession causing a quarter to cancel home insurance
Research by the Association of British Insurers has revealed that almost one in four policyholders have cancelled or failed to renew their home insurance to save money.
Aon makes job cuts at same time as signing Man U deal, according to reports
According to the Telegraph, Aon's £80m sponsorship deal with Manchester United coincides with the company issuing redundancy notices in London.
McLaren-Stewart resigns form Biba board
BrightStar Risk Soultions' John McLaren-Stewart has resigned as a board member of the British Insurance Brokers Association.
Tracker partners with ACPO
A new partnership between stolen vehicle recovery firm Tracker and the police could help insurance companies save thousands of pounds.
Biba 09 interviews - final instalment
In the final part of our series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manchester, Sarah Hills - senior reporter, Post Magazine - talks to a range of industry spokespeople on the importance and place of broking networks in the…
RFIB sells retail arm
International insurance broker RFIB Holdings Limitedhas sold its UK retail intermediary, Bridle Insurance Brokers to CFN Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Groupama announces operational changes
Groupama Insurances has announced operational changes which it says will enable even closer trading relationships between itself and intermediary partners.
BIBA conference 2009: Post interviews insurer and broker movers and shakers
The eighth part of a series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manchester.
Open GI hires new development director
Richard Earle has been appointed as software development director at Open GI.
Biba 09 interviews Part Seven
In the seventh part of our series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manchester, Sarah Hills - senior reporter, Post Magazine - talks to a range of industry spokespeople on how the future looks from both an insurer and a…
Looking Back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as these highlights from past-articles reveal
Biba backs cross-border RTA consultation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has backed a European Commission consultation on victims'...
Appointment at Hiscox
Hiscox has appointed Pierre-Olivier Desaulle as managing director of Hiscox Europe. He has been th...
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Broker Focus: Start-ups
Beyond comparison?
Love them or loathe them, price comparison sites have had a phenomenal impact on the distribution of...
O'Connor joins Ascot
Mike O'Connor has left RK Harrison to head up the terrorism and political violence team at Ascot. Mr...
Fire question answer starts a riot over cover
I believe Frank Morrison's disagreement with the Chartered Insurance Institute's 'test yourself' art...
Homeserve will still offer emergency service
The recent online headline concerning Homeserve stopping providing emergency services due to "diffic...
Primary to create £220m GWP MGA
The UK-based underwriting subsidiaries of the Primary Group plan to merge, creating a new business w...
Rok campaign for VAT cut gathers pace
Rok is to appeal to insurers to back a campaign calling on the government to cut the VAT rate on bui...