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Child abuse claims: Victims facing uphill battle for compensation
Local authority, church and legal expenses insurers have a role to play in sexual abuse litigation. However, government reform and a recent legal ruling may see this change.
In Series On Data: Insurers and brokers catching on to external data
External data sources are an increasingly important resource for insurers and brokers, as aggregators gain market share
In Series On Data: Insurers putting policyholder data on a diet
In a competitive market, validation is key to making data leaner and more reliable — but can it level the playing field for brokers, as well as insurers?
RSA's Brown re-jigs top team to make business less 'complicated' to deal with
RSA’s UK and western European CEO Adrian Brown today outlined plans to simplify its business in order to get closer to its customers, whether brokers or consumers, having admitted that its structure may have previously been “too complicated”.
Homeserve to scrap 200 jobs
Home emergency business Homeserve is to axe 200 jobs due to dwindling customer demand.
Post magazine – 9 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Commercial offering could spark future acquisition interest, says One Answer Network boss
An increase in personal lines members alongside an added emphasis on establishing a commercial offering over the next 18 months could result in the One Answer Network becoming big enough to attract interest from potential buyers.
Arab Spring uprisings remain a 'key concern' for CEOs
Social tensions and public protests in counties affected by the Arab Spring remains a “key concern” for businesses operating within the nations impacted by the popular uprising, according to Aon’s 2012 political risk map.
Philippines quake: only 10% of damage insured
Economic losses from the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday are estimated to be close to $1bn - but only a tenth of the damage is thought to insured.
Thatcham launches vehicle damage assessors apprenticeship
Thatcham’s Automotive Academy has teamed up with Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors to launch the "first recognised" apprenticeship scheme for vehicle damage assessors in the UK.
Cuna launches free wage protection cover
Mutual insurance provider Cuna is to provide free wage protection to a million UK Credit Union members.
Arab Spring aftermath threatens businesses in the region
Protests and tensions in countries affected by the Arab Spring remain a concern for businesses operating in those nations, according to Aon’s 2012 Political Risk Map released today.
G Cube signs capacity deal with Munich Re
Renewable energy insurer G Cube has secured additional capacity from Munich Re to meet growing demand.
TomTom targets Europe with new telematics product
Dutch navigation systems maker TomTom NV is making a foray into the telematics market after teaming up to produce a device to track driver behaviour.
Vietnam's finance ministry calls for consolidation to strengthen insurance market
Vietnam’s finance ministry plans to restructure the country’s insurance industry this year in a bid to stabilize the market, according to reports in the local press.
Axa Commercial goes live with management liability cover
Axa Commercial Lines has launched a management liability policy on Power Place.
RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Companies House files have revealed that RBS Insurance Group has changed its name to one of its most recognisable brands, Direct Line Insurance Group.
Lloyd's reaches out to Indian market
Lloyd's managing agents and brokers from London and Singapore attended Lloyd’s first seminar in India today.
AmWINS deal gives THB “firepower”
Frank Murphy, chief executive of THB Group, told Post that it is “business as usual” in London following the AmWINS takeover of the THB Group.
Amlin estimates $50m-$70m in Thai floods claims
Lloyd’s (re)insurer Amlin said today it expects property and casualty reinsurance claims for the Thai floods to be in the range of $50m to $70m (€53m), net of reinsurance recoveries.
Aspen blames 'challenging year' for operating loss
Aspen Insurance Holdings chief executive Chris O’Kane has bemoaned a near record year for catastrophes for an operating loss of $1.26 (80p) per share in 2011, however, he was eager to point more positive results from the company’s casualty and specialty…
ABS applications to the SRA at 96 and counting
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has today revealed that the number of firms which have officially requested to be licensed as alternative business structures has almost reached the 100 mark.
Frontline makes eCommerce appointment for in-house brands
BGL Group’s Frontline division has confirmed the appointment of former Bauer Media employee Steve Maile as ecommerce manager for all in-house brands.
Growth creates paradigm shift for energy risk
The rapid evolution of the global hydrocarbon industry is creating a seismic change in the risk landscape for energy businesses, according to a report released by Marsh at its National Oil Companies conference in Dubai.