Insurer
Interview - Ian Foy: Return journey
After an antipodean adventure lasting 10 years, Insurance Australia Group's Ian Foy is back in Britain as UK CEO. He tells Jonathan Swift about the challenges he faces to turnaround the business and why IAG is here to stay.
Allianz to revisit Newcastle office plans with Archibald hire
Allianz Commercial is set to open up in Newcastle, after similar plans in 2007 failed to materialise.
Technology - Now & then: Do you remember the first time?
Technology is a way of life today, with insurance policies underwritten, sold and paid for in the blink of an eye, but not that long ago it was a whole new world for the industry. <BODY><p>Post</p></BODY>, therefore, asked some of the major insurance…
In series - Property claims: Tracking the changes
Rigorous pricing research can eliminate the risk of overpaying or underpaying property loss claims. Scott Beatty details how data analytic developments are helping insurers to verify rates.
Postbox: New school
Further to Penny Black's observations on my career change, it is interesting to compare the two environments, old and new — one lively and dynamic, full of people striving to reach their potential, the other distinctly less so. Can you guess which is…
Equinox reveals plans to go global
Start-up trade credit managing general agent Equinox Global has outlined plans to move into Europe, Asia and the US, following its official launch this week.
Coverholders - Client money: Keeping it separate
Proper segregation of client money is a burning issue at the Financial Services Authority. Ben Hobby looks at what coverholders and their underwriters can do to make sure a clients' money is held correctly.
Technology - Catastrophe claims: Reaching high expectations
Although insurers cannot consider catastrophe events routine, by using the latest technology they can make proactive claims management a reality, argues Laura Drabik.
Whittington Syndicate 2015 approved for January 2011
Lloyd’s managing agent Whittington Capital Management, part of the Whittington Group, has confirmed that Lloyd’s Franchise Board has “in principle” approved plans to establish new Syndicate 2015, backed by SCOR.
Post Magazine – 4 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Endsleigh uses Virgin Media Business telecoms
Endsleigh said it is ensuring it can handle all customer enquiries at one of its busiest periods by using a fibre optic network from Virgin Media Business.
Amlin Corporate Insurance rating upgraded by Fitch
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Amlin Corporate Insurance Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating to 'A' from 'A-'. The Outlook is Positive.
Amlin Corporate Insurance rating upgraded by Fitch
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Amlin Corporate Insurance Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating to 'A' from 'A-'. The Outlook is Positive.
Lloyd's appoints new appeal tribunal president
The council of Lloyd's has appointed Mr Christopher Symons QC to be president of Lloyd's appeal tribunal for a term of three years.
Aviva raids Zurich for new CIO
Aviva has appointed François Xavier Quilici as chief information technology officer for Aviva France, as well as core IT applications director for Aviva Europe.
Aviva raids Zurich for new CIO
Aviva has appointed François Xavier Quilici as chief information technology officer for Aviva France, as well as core IT applications director for Aviva Europe.
HCML confirms new COO
Simon Dawson, a former senior executive at ACM/BGL benefits, has joined Health & Case Management.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Equinox Global recruits underwriter
Start-up specialist trade credit general managing agent Equinox Global has appointed Glenn Sexton as senior underwriter.
XL CEO announces $1bn share buyback as it reports Q3 figures
XL has reported its property and casualty operations recorded a combined ratio of 94.9% in the third quarter of 2010, bolstered by reserve releases.
XL CEO announces $1bn share buyback as it reports Q3 figures
XL has reported its property and casualty operations recorded a combined ratio of 94.9% in the third quarter of 2010, bolstered by reserve releases.
Admiral Q3 result bolstered by 87% rise in non-UK car insurance turnover
Admiral Group has released its interim management statement covering the period 1 July to 3 November 2010.
Admiral strikes new reinsurance deals with Mapfre and XL Re
Motor insurance specialist Admiral this morning revealed that it plans to extend its existing reinsurance partnerships with Swiss Re, New Re and Hannover Re and is entering into new deals with Mapfre Re and XL Re for 2011 to 2013.