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My best 11 - David Williams, Axa Commercial Lines
Axa Commercial claims and underwriting chief David Williams picks his best XI for a potential insurance start-up company. Relying on his vast management experience Williams has selected a mix of sporting, celebrity and insurance personalities.
Penny Black's insurance week
Biker chick Penny’s wheels broke down on the M25 on Sunday and, being the caring type, she turned into a works entrance so as not to block the carriageway — already reduced to two lanes because of roadworks — only to realise the error of her ways.
Your Say: Restoring confidence
We read with interest the report on the market survey carried out by LAS Claims Management, described as a ’damning assessment’ of restoration companies in particular.
WNS targets top three spot as delayed property repair business launches
WNS Assistance has launched into the property repair space, eight months after it vowed to become a top three player in the sector.
RSA to head to High Court to defend disputed subrogation policy
RSA is going to the High Court next year in a bid to defend its policy of adding as much as 25% to bills passed on to rival insurers through subrogation.
Editor's comment: Overcoming the barriers
If there’s one thing we can say for sure this week, it’s that the latest round in the subrogation set-to over disputed motor repair bills will not be the last.
Career development: LV ups investment in employee training programme
LV has launched its leadership curriculum, a new training programme designed to give existing staff a bespoke pathway to improve skills and support ongoing development.
Career file - Jorge Luzzi
Pit stop of Pirelli's Luzzi at Ferma.
Broadgate acquisition is last for Torus
The recent acquisition of Broadgate Underwriting by Torus finalises a string of hires and acquisitions by the globetrotting insurer.
UBS rogue trader scandal lures underwriters back
The multi-billion dollar UBS rogue trader scandal has helped spark a rise in the number of underwriters willing to re-enter areas of high volatility exposure, according to a US professional lines expert.
Expert opinion: A missed opportunity
MP for Blackburn Jack Straw's proposed bill will have no effect on fraud or premiums, says Philip Dicken, strategic partnersip director, New Law.
Law report: Time-bar ruling overturned as liability was not established
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Holidaymaker injuries: Making a splash
The popularity in unusual and dangerous crazes performed by holidaymakers has serious implications for the insurance industry.
Whiplash - Britain: The European whiplash capital
With its proportion of whiplash claims far outstripping any other European nation, what must the UK do to curb this cause of claims inflation?
PSTF: Ignoring mobile interaction could be ‘devastating’
Companies that are yet to fully embrace the web should look straight to mobile to ensure competitive advantage.
PSTF: Cloud technology counters cost while catering for demand fluctuations
Post’s Strategic Technology Forum debated cloud technology from a user’s perspective, the perils of ignoring mobile and risks surrounding social media.
Interview - Matthew Reed: The challenge is everything
With insurance as his third career, Matthew Reed, Axa Commercial’s managing director of intermediary and direct, has risen rapidly up the ranks. Amy Ellis finds out how previous experiences have invested him with the determination to turn the insurer…
MGAA launch: Changing perceptions
Delayed since 2010, the Managing General Agents Association launched this month, with a brief to ensure the insurance industry and regulators understand exactly what role MGAs perform.
Lloyd's to only take on "inherently profitable" business plans
Lloyd’s has denied coming down harder on underwriters to write reasonably priced risks but admitted it will be more difficult to convince the market of profitable business plans.
Post Magazine - 22 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Online consumers opt for brand recognition over price
Price comparison site customers are more likely to buy from recognised and trusted insurance brands, than from those simply offering the lowest quote, according to a Gravytrain survey.
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group: A reflection on its successes so far
Tonight the Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group celebrates breaking the £5m fund-raising barrier with a reception at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Jonathan Swift reflects on the group’s achievements in its five year lifespan.
RSA to head to High Court – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including RSA’s plans to head to the High Court in a bid to defend its policy of using a wholly-owned subsidiary for motor repairs, which has been found to add as much as 25…
European Commission to propose additional contract law in October
European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is today meeting with leaders of European insurance companies to discuss European contract law in the insurance sector.