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Chubb offers PI for professional service providers
Chubb has launched a professional indemnity product for professional service providers ranging from management consultants and HR experts to payroll processors and polygraph operators.
Seán Quinn ordered to repay €417m
Ireland’s commercial court has ordered Seán Quinn to repay about €417m to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, The Irish Times reports.
Your say: ABI gauntlet thrown down...
An article published in the 3 November edition of Post started a bit of a debate between Auto Law legal director Lucy Bonham Carter and assistant director, head of motor and liability at the Association of British Insurers, James Dalton.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was delighted to be among the industry grandees for the prestigious 60th birthday bash of high net worth insurer Sterling last week, taking in the atmosphere at London’s fancy Café de Paris.
Editor's comment: Knowledge swap shop
The first of many: that appears to be the over-riding theme of this week’s insurance market developments. First we had the groundbreaking strategic partnership struck between Catlin and China Re, in a move both parties expect will prove extremely…
Igo4 and Markerstudy to deliver direct brands
Igo4 has secured a partnership deal with Markerstudy to deliver direct brands Zenith Insurance and Zenith Insurance Plus, set to go live today (24 November).
ABI defends proposal to ban young motorists from driving at night
The Association of British Insurers has been forced to defend its proposals, which included a ban on night driving for young drivers, after they were dismissed as unenforceable by the government and safety campaigners.
Accident Exchange heads to Court of Appeal
Accident Exchange is to take its two-year legal battle with Autofocus over alleged fraudulent credit hire spot rates to the Court of Appeal next Thursday.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment
The “landmark” strategic partnership between Catlin and China Re is expected to be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging economies.
UK General ready for Acturis-backed commercial push
UK General will set out to win back substantial broker business following the launch of the firm’s commercial offering, supported by Acturis and a new e-trader platform.
Insurers warned over consequences of hiring unregulated investigators
A senior private investigator has warned that insurers face ruined reputations when hiring unregulated private investigators in the wake of the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
News analysis - Smartphone apps: has the prime time arrived to invest in mobile?
The long-held hunch by savvy industry operators that the rapid emergence of smartphone technology presents a potentially lucrative revenue stream was this week underlined by Money Supermarket’s claim to have launched the UK’s first front-end motor…
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
View from the top: The challenge to keep it cold
Global warming presents unique challenges for the industry, says David Weymouth.
Law report: Tough stance taken on contempt of court
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Employment tribunal reforms likely to stir controversy
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Marine - Post-IUMI: High seas scrutiny
The recent International Union of Marine Insurance conference underlined the escalating piracy problem and tasked underwriters with delivering a cargo-specific solution.
Interview - Don Clarke: Ready for the reforms
Incoming Foil president Don Clarke is all set to tackle the challenges ahead as he prepares to lead insurance lawyers through legal reform not seen in generations.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Loss adjuster insight: Hitting the bullseye?
Insurance 360 takes another look at the performance of loss adjusting firms to reveal who is performing well and who needs to raise their game.
Willis Networks awarded CII title
Willis Networks has been awarded the CII’s Chartered Insurance Brokers title.
Lloyd's insurer Brit appoints Evercore to sell £150m UK arm
Dutch insurance group Brit is looking to close the first round bidding process for its UK retail arm this week, Postonline has learnt.
Post magazine – 24 November 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Sovereign debt crisis is worsening, says HiFX foreign exchange dealer
Germany's failed bid to auction off $6bn of government debt has fuelled concerns that the sovereign debt crisis is worsening.
Dolmans makes partner appointment
Welsh law firm Dolmans has promoted Paul Veysey to the role of salaried partner.