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Penny Black's insurance week
It could have been a disaster but the Broker Network conference in Harrogate kept ploughing ahead, displaying a determination to challenge that of keynote speaker and explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
News analysis – team hires: Navigating a sticky wicket
Businesses are often keen to recruit high-flying individuals, and their colleagues, with existing employers equally determined to hang on to them. Gary Freer reveals how a recent case offers hope in making it easier to pick up staff without incurring…
Post Magazine – 09 December 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Torus Executive Risks appoints senior financial lines underwriter
London-based underwriting agency, Torus Executive Risks, the joint venture between global specialty insurer Torus and Nexus Underwriting Management, has appointed Michael Kofi-Sikah as senior financial lines underwriter.
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
Thatcham names new chief executive
The motor insurance repair research centre, has named Peter Shaw, as its next chief executive.
ALCD warns insurers on legal cost advisers
The Association of Law Costs Draftsmen has warned insurers over law firms instructing unqualified cost advisers.
Aviva launches salary sacrifice car scheme policy
Aviva is launching a bespoke insurance policy for businesses that operate an employee salary sacrifice car scheme.
Personal general insurance back to growth
Latest research from independent market analyst, Datamonitor, suggests 2010 has shown a return to growth for the personal general insurance market and that 2011 will herald the start of a period of continued strong growth.
Bidders to log interest in Quinn today
Troubled Anglo Irish Bank is forging ahead with plans to take over Quinn Insurance despite its own uncertain future.
Bidders to log interest in Quinn today
Troubled Anglo Irish Bank is forging ahead with plans to take over Quinn Insurance despite its own uncertain future.
AA: icy conditions see 23% rise in motor claims
The current weather conditions have led to a 23 per cent jump in car insurance claims, the AA has confirmed.
Staysure ranked eighth on Sunday Times Fast Track 100
Staysure has been ranked eighth in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100, published December 5 2010.
Bluefin's Reid looking forward to working with Blanc on M&A
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has outlined his view that incoming Axa commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc will have a different take on M&A than the previous management.
Quartix supplies Coverbox with pay as you drive telematics systems
Vehicle tracking providers, Quartix, have signed a contract with Coverbox, which is expected to take delivery of 1200 of the company’s latest tracking devices a month – a total of approximately 15 000 units over the first 12 months.
Fitch upgrades two Belarusian insurers
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the insurer financial strength ratings of two Belarusian state-owned insurers - Belarusian republican unitary insurance company - Belgosstrakh - and export-import insurance company of Belarus - Eximgarant - to 'B' from 'B-'…
Fitch upgrades two Belarusian insurers
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the insurer financial strength ratings of two Belarusian state-owned insurers - Belarusian republican unitary insurance company - Belgosstrakh - and export-import insurance company of Belarus - Eximgarant - to 'B' from 'B-'…
Admiral signs three year claims deal
Auto Windscreens has secured a three year contract with Admiral. The contract includes the supply to customers of the Admiral, Bell, Diamond and Elephant brands.
Admiral committed to Spain and Italy as it seeks to sell German business
Admiral has confirmed it is in talks which could lead to the sale of its German operation. However, the insurer stressed it remained committed to its other European businesses in Spain and Italy.
Admiral committed to Spain and Italy as it seeks to sell German business
Admiral has confirmed it is in talks which could lead to the sale of its German operation. However, the insurer stressed it remained committed to its other European businesses in Spain and Italy.
Duo joins JLT social housing scheme
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Tenants Risks, the provider of insurance schemes for social housing tenants, has expanded its team with two new appointments.
Aon launches new brand protection policy for restaurants
Aon has developed an insurance policy that it claims provides a greater level of brand protection for restaurants than has previously been available from the insurance market.
Zurich extends global fraud initiative to include general insurance
Detica has announced that Zurich Insurance has extended the global implementation of its Detica Net Reveal solution to include its general insurance business.