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Former Lloyd's director Sutherland given new Middle Eastern role
The board of Qatar Insurance Services has announced the appointment of James Sutherland as chief executive officer.
Seizure of uninsured vehicles increases
Police are seizing more than 460 vehicles a day as the number of uninsured drivers continues to rise, new research has shown.
Business crime rising as recession bites, says Axa
Arson, malicious damage and forcible theft are on the increase according to Axa.
Research underlines fickleness of insurance customers
New research carried out by EMB, the actuarial and business consultancy, claims 61% of people will always seek an alternative quote on renewal regardless of the price quoted by their existing insurer.
Novae grabs underwriter from Marketform
Novae Insurance, the insurance arm of Lloyd's insurer Novae, has appointed experienced medical malpractice underwriter, Mike McGill, to its growing team.
Plantec takes on new office in expansion drive
Claims management specialist Plantec Holdings leased a new office premises nearby to its Southport head quarters to house its accident investigation arm First Legal Support.
AIG boss speaks of bad blood and betrayal as he resigns
Jake DeSantis, an executive vice president of AIG's beleaguered financial products unit, has spoken about being betrayed by the American insurance giant and its management.
Comic Relief campaign receives boost from the industry
Insurers and brokers across the country redoubled their efforts to raise money for this year's Comic...
Platinum for Thatcham
Thatcham has received the platinum award for accumulating the highest number of 'skill miles' in the...
Care reform proposals
Greenwoods Solicitors have outlined proposals for reform of the provision and funding of long-term c...
Crack taskforce to battle uninsured drivers
Insurance industry trade bodies have taken a step forward in tackling uninsured drivers by joining f...
Double indemnity risk highlighted
Brokers that agree to double indemnity commission offers on insurers' home and contents books are at...
Most AIG employees return their bonuses
Three quarters of AIG's leading bonus recipients have returned their payments in full, following a b...
PBS ties up Fortis in MGA risk sharing deal
Fortis has been confirmed as the new capacity supporter for PBS Holdings, after Axa decided not to r...
Swinton: we are no 40% commission merchants
Swinton plans to grow its commercial business as sale prices and commission come under pressure. In...
Broker Network looks for member upgrades
The Broker Network is aiming to upgrade 25% of it associate brokers to full membership by the end of...
CIS staff face redundancy
Co-operative Insurance Services has started the staff consultation process after announcing it is to...
Broker faces backlash over 'pay-as-paid' plan
AA Insurance faces a backlash over plans to alter how it passes on premiums to insurers, with some u...
ABI applauds strategy
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the National Fraud Strategic Authority's National F...
A softly softly approach
With the global recession picking up pace, the insurance industry finds itself in a curious dilemma....
Hiscox to pass inflation-related benefits to policyholders
Hiscox is to pass on inflation-related falls in building materials and home contents values to its h...
An AA-rated row
The broker/insurer battlefield has seen a few bruised egos of late, with both sides trying to make s...
Appointment at Open GI
Open GI has appointed Lisa Worthington as strategic account manager. Ms Worthington has six years'...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...