British Insurance Awards (BIAs)
Sandy Scott takes Achievement Award at 2011 British Insurance Awards
Sandy Scott, chief executive, Chartered Insurance Institute, was given the Achievement Award at the British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall tonight in front of 1800 fellow industry professionals.
Post launches new Facebook page - Post 1840
Post has launched a new Facebook page covering everything from the latest insurance news to discussions about the representation of the industry in films.
British Insurance Awards 2011: shortlist announced
Today the Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift is proud to unveil the shortlist for the 2011 British Insurance Awards.
The British Insurance Awards 2011 are now open for entries
The British Insurance Awards 2011 are now officially open for entries. These prestigious awards, for the entire UK general insurance industry, will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of the 6th July.
Interview - Adrian Colosso: The comeback kid
Having come close to going bust in 2005, Daniel Dunkley talks to Heath Lambert's chief executive Adrian Colosso about the challenges facing the firm as it continues to punch above its weight.
BIA offers women hope
Research released this week by the Chartered Management Institute to mark the 40th anniversary of The Equal Pay Act 1970, revealed equal pay within the insurance industry could still be more than 35 years away.
Invest in your profession - British Insurance Awards 2010
Ant Gould’s British Insurance Awards opening address in full.
Policyfast beats new agency targets
Online wholesaler Policyfast has opened its 1000th agency beating its target of the end of the year by more than four months.
Allan Bridgewater - an obituary
Allan Bridgewater, who died on 5 August, aged 74, was a major force in the insurance industry throughout his long career.
Insurance industry urged to take up the professionalism challenge
The insurance industry was challenged to embrace professionalism, and in particular to embrace the Aldermanbury Declaration at the British Insurance Awards 2010 last week.
The British Insurance Awards 2010 – souvenir supplement
Innovation and excellence in the industry was recognised and rewarded over 19 categories at The British Insurance Awards 2010.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Opening doors online
Since identifying a group of consumers in the non-standard household insurance arena who were not being provided for online, avantia has not only given access to these five million people but its success story has set an example for the rest of the…
British Insurance Awards 2010 - Handing over the reins
Building a protection operation with no legacy systems and using the latest e-business technology, Fortis has given control back to advisers and improved efficiency along the way. Amy Ellis reports.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Be the best that you can
Professionalism is the key to a successful industry, Ant Gould tells the great and good at the BIA.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Co-operative champions
The Cockermouth floods of 2009 affected an entire community. With lessons learned from the 2005 Carlisle event, this time two firms coordinated the recovery effort with greatly improved results, writes Stephanie Denton.
British Insurance Awards: Leading with innovation
Fortis Insurance has boosted customer satisfaction after it reworked its claims handling process and introduced innovative new initiatives, writes Jonathan Swift.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Unchartered waters
CFC Underwriting spotted an opportunity in the failing insurance pricing model of US nursing homes and rescued it from near collapse, attracting huge praise from the judges, writes Jonathan Swift.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Lord Hunt attacks FSA at BIA
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight form 5 years ago reveals.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Sun never sets on West
MIB chief executive Ashton West has been a tireless leader of moves to embrace rehabilitation and tackle the twin issues of fraud and uninsured drivers, writes Ant Gould.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Top of the class
Allianz has made record profits, improved service and invested in staff despite the economic downturn, writes Mairi MacDonald.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Life in the fast lane
Wesleyan Assurance Society’s long history has not prevented the insurer from reviewing its offerings and launching innovative new products, writes Mairi MacDonald.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Corporate conscience
Marsh has revamped its CSR activities by instigating a centrally managed and integrated approach to charitable activities and environmental initiatives, explains Amy Ellis.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Leaders in learning
RSA’s training programme has brought marketing staff from all over the world together to network, learn and create a strong and coherent international brand, explains Liz McMahon.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Lust for marketing
Emmanuel Kenning looks at Swiftcover’s energetic multi-media campaign fronted by legendary punk rocker Iggy Pop.