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RDT aiming to go global
Insurance technology specialist RDT is targeting global expansion after winning a contract to supply software to South Australian general insurer and motoring organisation Royal Automobile Association.
Supercover seeks partners after income quadruples
Niche intermediary Supercover Insurance is seeking new distribution partners after increasing its income four-fold in 18 months.
Lack of funds to spark Solvency II M&As
The cost of implementing Solvency II could lead to a spike in mergers and acquisitions, after a survey on how prepared the insurance industry is for the directive revealed only 31% of respondents claimed to have set aside sufficient funds.
Credit hire - Common structure: Under the bonnet of credit hire costs
Melanie Mooney looks at suspect commercial arrangements between credit hire firms and repairing garages and considers what the industry can do to fight the practice.
Post history - 20 years ago: Allied Dunbar to cover new age cures
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 20 years ago reveals.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Rising to the occasion
With the exceptionally high standard and sheer number of entries for this year’s British Insurance Awards, our panel of industry experts faced a tough task in picking out the winners in each category - and it was a challenge that they rose to with gusto,…
British Insurance Awards 2011: Tough talk
In a hard-hitting opening address, Jonathan Swift reflected on a tough year - but urged the industry to celebrate its achievements and look forward to the coming year.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Much to be admired
As we all know, insurance exists for that moment of truth, when an individual or business is faced with an unforeseen incident, and needs to get their life and trading back on track.
People moves – 14 July
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 14 July 2011 edition of Post.
Petplan launches new look policy range
Pet insurance provider Petplan has launched a new look policy range designed to stop customers becoming confused over different levels of cover.
Miller announces promotions
Miller Insurance Services has made two promotions in London in support of its continued growth.
Regulatory reform poses risk to financial stability
Regulatory and accounting changes faced by the insurance industry will dramatically alter its investment style, meaning companies will face greater problems raising funds to invest in the real economy, a legal firm has warned.
JLT lands real estate insurance broker deal with RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have appointed JLT Real Estate Speciality as their real estate insurance broker.
Post Magazine – 14 July 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Regulatory reform poses risk to financial stability
Regulatory and accounting changes faced by the insurance industry will dramatically alter its investment style, meaning companies will face greater problems raising funds to invest in the real economy, a legal firm has warned.
Towergate operations director departs
Max Carruthers, operations director at Towergate has departed.
DoT to respond to motor insurance inquiry "shortly"
The Department of Transport's road safety minister has said they will respond to last year’s inquiry on the cost of motor insurance premiums “shortly”.
Insurance News Now – 14 July - Insurers fear £9m fraud unit will prompt further cash calls
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include fears from some industry figures that the insurance industry will be called on to foot the bill for more policing after agreeing to invest £9m over three…
RBSI MD: We are doing 42 months work in 18 to transform claims
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance's claims managing director Steve Maddock has revealed the true intensity and speed behind its claims transformation programme in an exclusive interview with Post this week.
Keychoice Distribution launched by SSP
Newly-formed Keychoice Distribution has become the face of the SSP and Keychoice brands for its 1000 independent broker customers, offering a single point of access to all of the group’s products and services.
Navigant hires former Accenture executive
Global advisory firm, Navigant has appointed Jason Whyte as a director in its London financial services consulting team which will focus on insurance.
Ironshore enters Australian market
Ironshore has entered the Australian market to provide specialty insurance coverages for large, complex corporate risk.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Putting safety first
WINNER – INSURABLE RISK TEAM – TESCO STORES
AA Insurance welcomes police fraud unit
The AA’s insurance fraud unit Insurance director Simon Douglas has welcomed the creation of a dedicated 35-man unit.