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RMS: 30% of New Zealand losses commercial
Based on its analysis of the area exposed to the New Zealand earthquake, Risk Management Solutions has predicted that approximately 60-70% of the insured loss will be residential, and 30-40 percent will be commercial and industrial.
View from the top: Commercial reality check
The most recent round of financial results from across the market has provided further proof, if more were needed, that commercial insurance is being sold too cheaply. Indeed, this has been the case for far too long. Action to address this is a matter of…
Brokers having hard fight over claims
Brokers are having to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems used by insurers, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Post Magazine – 09 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 9 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Bupa Individual Protection partners with First Complete
Bupa Individual Protection has been appointed to the First Complete protection panel.
Football clubs urged to take cover
European football clubs' representantive body has called for national teams to ensure they have an insurance policy in place to address the costs arising from players'injuries.
Football clubs urged to take cover
European football clubs' representantive body has called for national teams to ensure they have an insurance policy in place to address the costs arising from players'injuries.
Fitch: reinsurance rates set to rise for Australian firms
Fitch Ratings has commented today on the Australian non-life majors' adequacy of catastrophe reinsurance protection, following the Christchurch earthquake.
Reinsurance price war predicted
The credit outlook on the reinsurance industry remains negative, according to Moody’s.
Reinsurance price war predicted
The credit outlook on the reinsurance industry remains negative, according to Moody’s.
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Profits soar at Fortis-owned broker
The Green Insurance Company has reported turnover of £4.36m for the year 2009, marking a significant increase on the £2.7m reported the previous year.
Legal Assistance Direct launches out of Capita acquisition
Legal Assistance Direct has confirmed its entrance to the insurance market following the acquisition of Capita Assistance legal helpline business.
VFM announces £40m saved in fraud detection
VFM Services has revealed it has topped £40m in savings for its clients since 2004 - almost entirely related to sub £5k claims.
Hannover Re issues hybrid bond
Hannover Re has today successfully placed a €500m subordinated bond on the European capital market via its subsidiary Hannover Finance (Luxembourg).
Hannover Re issues hybrid bond
Hannover Re has today successfully placed a €500m subordinated bond on the European capital market via its subsidiary Hannover Finance (Luxembourg).
DOA teams up with Sterling
Underwriting agency, David Oliver Associates, has chosen Sterling Insurance to underwrite its new platinum commercial combined policy.
Canopius announces promotions
Canopius has announced two promotions in its treaty reinsurance division.
Capita names new commercial MD
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Derek Henry to the role of managing director of Capita’s commercial insurance business.
Coversure moves into Leicester
Coversure has opened its 90th office - a new branch in Leicester.
Canopius announces promotions
Canopius has announced two promotions in its treaty reinsurance division.
Ecclesiastical creates new director of strategic development role
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Kevin Jones in the newly-created role of director of strategic development.