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Post Online top five stories
The top five most popular stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: 1. Marsh deal sees 6...
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
Appointment at Aon
Aon has hired environmental insurance specialist Dr Simon Johnson as a director in its environmental...
Industry and government blasted over flood displacement excuses
Doubts have been raised over government and insurer claims that many of the people still displaced b...
Ecclesiastical opening
Ecclesiastical has strengthened its casualty claims capability by creating a casualty office in Manc...
When the ship comes in
Lutine Lineslip Regatta 2008
Gallagher completes Aon swoop for new energy subsidiary
Arthur J Gallagher International has launched a new joint venture, Alesco Risk Management Services, aimed at the onshore/offshore energy sector.
Inskip takes broker MD role
Temporary Cover has promoted Alan Inskip to the position of managing director.
Chubb promotes duo
Chubb Insurance has appointed Chris Lewis as personal lines development underwriter for London and Stephen Wilkinson as the UK and Ireland appraisal manager – with immediate effect.
Gedden steps down at NFU as Sinclair named CEO
After nearly 40 years of service with NFU Mutual and over 6 years in the role of chief executive, Ian Geden has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2008.
Ecclesiastical ups claims strength
Ecclesiastical has announced the appointment of Chris Lynwood as technical casualty manager.
Gallagher UK deputy CEO to join rival RFIB
RFIB Group has appointed Dominic Hagger, currently deputy chief executive officer of Arthur J Gallagher (UK), to join the senior team driving the group’s current expansion of its international non marine insurance business.
NU liability manager in electricity warning
Firms need to focus on the threat from electricity, which causes approximately 1000 incidents and kills around 25 workers each year, Norwich Union warned today.
Hiscox teams up with Confused
Confused.com has launched a new overseas home insurance service, through Hiscox Insurance, where customers can insure their holiday homes.
Nationwide issues $250m Cat bond
Nationwide Mutual, the US insurer, has issued a $250m Cat bond through a special purpose vehicle, Caelus Re.
Insurecom cyclists help raise £1200
A team of cyclists from software house Insurecom has raised more than £1200 for the British Heart Fo...
Earthquake aid offered
XL Capital has offered financial support to the disaster relief effort in Sichuan Province in China ...
Appointment at Merlin Liability
Chris Wilshere has been appointed to head up the specialist liability loss adjusting business Merlin...
AI Claims appoints chairman
AI Claims Solutions has appointed Steve Broughton as chairman from 1 July 2008. He replaces Charles ...
Thought for food
Supply Chain: Food and Beverage
Appointment at Shoosmiths
Shoosmiths has announced seven promotions in its legal expenses operations. Fellows of the Institute...
Appointment at Watershed
Jeff Whiston has joined Watershed Claims Services as an adjuster. Mr Whiston has more than 30 years'...
Axa welcomes Pitt Review
Axa Insurance has welcomed the findings of the Pitt Review and has vowed to playing an ongoing role in discussing its “industry wide issues”.
Pitt's flood report "must not sit on shelf" says the ABI
The Association of British Insurers is calling on the government to act on Sir Michael Pitt’s report into the 2007 summer floods.