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Brit brokers reminded to keep policyholders up to speed
Brit Insurance has issued a reminder to all its brokers to ensure that policyholders affected by the UK riots notify the company with detailed information about the claim within seven days.
Post Magazine – 11 August 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Swinton offers riot reassurance to residents and business owners
Further reassurance has been given to householders and business owners who have suffered damage during the ongoing UK riots, after Swinton Insurance became the latest firm to announce that victims should be covered by their policies.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include how RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims, based on market share, as the latest riot bill estimate hits …
Staff face redundancies as Travelers exits private motor market
Travelers Insurance has today confirmed its decision to exit the private motor market in Ireland from 1 October, following a review of its strategy and operations in Europe.
Staff face redundancies as Travelers exits private motor market
Travelers Insurance has today confirmed its decision to exit the private motor market in Ireland from 1 October, following a review of its strategy and operations in Europe.
Impact of UK riots should not affect insurer ratings
Insurers have been reassured that the ongoing riots being carried out across the UK should have no impact on company ratings.
Impact of UK riots should not affect insurer ratings
Insurers have been reassured that the ongoing riots being carried out across the UK should have no impact on company ratings.
LV renews rugby cup sponsorship
LV has agreed to sponsor the Ango-Welsh Cup for a further four years.
More Than looks to Rias for new MD
More Than has appointed Janet Connor to the role of managing director.
Marsh and Zurich respond to riots
Marsh and Zurich have responded to the escalating riots across the country with guidance notes and have vowed to help customers get back on their feet.
Allianz commercial appoints chief casualty surveyor
Allianz Commercial has promoted Craig McLaughlin to the role of chief casualty surveyor.
FA to lose almost £1m for calling off England match
The Football Association’s decision to call off the England match against the Netherlands in light of the riots will cost them more than £900 000 in ticket sales because they failed to take out contingency insurance, according to a source close to Post.
Zurich confirms on risk for Allied Carpets blaze
Zurich has confirmed that it is the insurer for the Allied Carpets building that went up in flames on Saturday evening following riots in Tottenham, London.
Walker Agency launches Castle Cover mobile website
Walker Agency has completed the development of a new mobile website for Castle Cover, the 50+ insurance specialists.
Now Health International launches online quote facility for group IPMI
Now Health International has launched an on-line facility which it claims provides instant international health insurance quotes for up to 50 employees in seconds.
Latest riot bill estimate hits £750m
Large insurers are estimating that the widespread rioting across the UK could cost industry as much as £750m.
Europe's senior-level professionals pack work for their holidays
Europe's senior-level managers and executives are bringing work with them on holidays according a recent survey.
Terrorism remains major threat to insurance industry
The reinsurance industry continues to meet the current demands for terrorism risk transfer despite high levels of terrorism according to a new report.
Weather related catastrophes hit Markel's COR
Markel International has reported gross written premiums of $227.7m for the quarter ended 30 June 2011, compared to $187.2m for the second quarter of 2010.
Industry faces £200m bill from weekend riots
A technical insurance expert has estimated that the bill purely from the weekend damage caused by the rioting in London could top £200m for the industry, Post has learnt.
Riot victims urged to speak to brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is advising those people affected by the recent riots around the UK to speak to their insurance broker as soon as possible so they can assist with their loss.
Terrorism remains a risk warns Guy Carpenter
Recorded incidents of terrorism around the world remain at historically high levels and terrorism remains a serious risk to the insurance and reinsurance industry Guy Carpenter has warned.