Insurer
Avantia enters home protect market
Avantia Insurance has launched a home protect service to the trade.
Ageas boosted by Asia and Belgium with €180m profit
Ageas has reported a net insurance profit of €180m for the first half of 2010, including a life contribution of €178m driven by Belgium and Asia.
Post Magazine - 26 August 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Moody’s backs insurers to manage Eurozone debt exposure
Ratings agency Moody’s has revealed that it does not expect European insurers to be weighed down by their exposure to heavily indebted Eurozone nations.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Moody’s backs insurers to manage Eurozone debt exposure
Ratings agency Moody’s has revealed that it does not expect European insurers to be weighed down by their exposure to heavily indebted Eurozone nations.
Snowball heralds recovery as Suncorp profits increase A$432m in 2010
Australian financial services group Suncorp has recorded a net profit after tax of A$780m for the full year to 30 June 2010, (2009: A$348m).
ABI issues consumer insurance guide
The Association of British Insurers has published a guide of its top tips and myths to help consumers make the right choices when buying cover.
RSA signs seven figure deal with Patni
Patni has been appointed to deliver application management services to the Codan Group in Scandinavia.
Fortis Insurance UK back in the black after strong Q2
Fortis Insurance UK this morning reported that a profit before tax of £8.4m in the first half of 2010, reflecting improved performance in the second quarter (Q1 2010: £3.2 m loss; HY 2009: £26.0m profit).
Confused loses top spot in aggregator market as owner slams TV campaign
Confused admitted that its most recent TV advertising campaign was "unsuccessful” as it surrendered top spot in the aggregator market.
Admiral reports record H1 profit as it avoids rival's claim pain
Admiral has bucked the trend of motor insurance groups by reporting that it has seen no "unusual trends in bodily injury or damage claims" as it unveiled a record half year profit.
RSA signs seven figure deal with Patni
Patni has been appointed to deliver application management services to the Codan Group in Scandinavia.
Penny Black's insurance week
Ecclesiastical invited Penny and a bunch of insurance hacks for a snoop around Wellington Arch and Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, last week.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Axa merger unveiled
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Lockheed crash losses
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Postscript - 50 years ago: First female inspector appointed
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR news: National Friendly pledges £10 000 to Lily Foundation
Healthcare insurer National Friendly has pledged to raise a minimum of £10 000 for the Lily Foundation over the next 12 months.
Career development & CSR news: LV raises £110 000 for charities
LV has raised £100 000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital and £10 000 for The Sparkle Appeal, a charity that helps children with disabilities.
Career development & CSR news: Ecclesiastical unveils 13% new business boost with sales academy
Ecclesiastical has claimed the creation of a sales academy for its development underwriters has boosted individuals' new business volumes by 13%.
Legal update - motor claims: Expert handling
Contesting motor claims that seem grossly and deliberately exaggerated can be a tricky business. Roger Mackle examines two cases where fraud was alleged that had very different end results.
Fire risks - kitchen ducts: Grease is the word
Improper cleaning of extraction units in the hospitality and catering sectors can cause devastating fires. Allister Smith looks at the facts.
Climate change - flood defences: Manning the defences
With the government cutting the budget for flood and coastal risk management and the coming expiry of the Statement of Principles, Amy Ellis looks at the future of flood defence.