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Ace appoints head of transport risk management
Ace has appointmented Phil Skelton as head of transportation risk management for its overseas general operations.
Kwik Fit boss Devine promoted in Ageas retail shake up
Ageas UK has today announced a series of key appointments to support the growth of its retail operations.
Aviva grants claims authority to Keelan Westall
Aviva has granted Keelan Westall the authority to process and settle Aviva claims in-house, for amounts up to £2500 net of the excess.
Omega more than doubles New Zealand quake loss estimate
Omega Insurance's loss estimate for the New Zealand earthquake has risen to US$16.8m, net of reinstatement premiums and before profit commission effects, and US$18.9m after profit commission.
Direct Line urges greater communication on electric cars
Direct Line has called for an open dialogue between insurers and the manufacturers of electric cars following the launch of a number of new vehicles in 2011.
Post Magazine – 6 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
CEGA launches new product
A new product that unites the handling of personal accident and travel claims and the provision of emergency medical assistance has been launched by CEGA Group Services.
Castlecover founder Marchington departs over 50s insurance specialist
The founder and managing director of over 50’s insurance specialist Castlecover has departed the business, Postonline can exclusively reveal.
Former Xbridge boss plots online return – Post in print: 6 January 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which reports that former Xbridge boss Tony Deacon is poised to return to the market with a similar venture after his new business received the regulatory green light just…
Former Xbridge boss plots online return – Post in print: 6 January 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which reports that former Xbridge boss Tony Deacon is poised to return to the market with a similar venture after his new business received the regulatory green light just…
Money Supermarket ad to star John Prescott
John Prescott is to star in Money Supermarket’s latest television advertising campaign.
UK General appoints senior travel underwriter
UK General has appointed Chris Chadwick to head up its travel underwriting team.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
GAB appoints new head of business development
GAB Robins has announced the appointment of Ian Sutcliffe to the newly created senior role of head of business development.
XL expands
XL has expanded its professional liability offering for architects and engineers after commencing writing on Lloyd's paper.
Former Xbridge boss Deacon plots online return with Primary
The former boss of online commercial insurance broker Xbridge Tony Deacon is poised to return to the market with a similar venture, after his new business received the regulatory green light just before Christmas.
Postbox: Checking cover levels is essential
I would like to comment on the recent online report that the chairman of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen is warning law firms against using uninsured legal costs advisers to draw up complex bills.
Rise in claims push motor reinsurance rates up 50%
More severe claims frequency and an increase in periodical payment orders have contributed to UK motor reinsurance rates leaping by as much as 50% at the 1 January renewals on a rate-adjusted basis.
Penny Black's insurance week
While Penny amused herself over the festive break by taking in David Hasselhoff in pantomime, Crawford UK and Ireland CEO Benedict Burke took in the more rarefied and cultural surrounding of the National Theatre to watch Alan Ayckbourn's Season's…
Income protection to become core product for Aviva
Aviva has tipped its new short-term payment protection insurance product to generate a "significant proportion" of its overall turnover following its launch in Q1 2011.
Rackstraw joins WNS to spearhead property push
Motor claims handling specialist WNS Assistance has appointed Rok's former director of insurance services Arthur Rackstraw to spearhead its foray into the property sector.
Postscript - five years ago: CII to close pension scheme
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
New FSA regime may boost D&O/PI take-up
The Financial Services Authority's tough enforcement stance could lead to an increase in demand for certain commercial insurance products, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain partner Jonathan Davies has claimed.