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Lloyd's & London market: Bargain hunt
It looks like investors searching for a piece of the action in Lloyd's can pick up a bargain right now, as depressed share prices shine a light on profitable businesses trading at a discount to their net asset value. Ralph Savage investigates whether a…
Postbox: Is CII right to lead professionalism drive?
My colleagues and I have been discussing the Aldermanbury Declaration and the current media coverage that Post has been part of.
Postbox: Link web to high street now
The web is the only sales channel to have grown during the recession, while high street business has contracted significantly. Yet, while internet businesses have come a long way, they have failed to join up their CRM activities, which limits their…
View from the top: Time to fight our corner
In my last View from the Top, I wrote about preparing for a new government and how it would be important for the industry to have an open and effective relationship with it regardless of the result of the general election.
News comment - Law Commissions: Raising the stake
Richard Evans examines the Law Commissions' latest proposals for reform of insurance contract law with regards to the issue of fraud.
The claimant's view: a sledgehammer to crack a tabloid nut
On 15 July, David Frost, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, told a joint meeting with the Trades Union Congress — entitled 'Is Deregulation Dead?' — that his members are generally happy with and understand health and safety regulations…
Insurance Fraud Awards
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards has been announced.
Moon appointed CEO
Ecclesiastical has appointed Andrew Moon as the new chief executive officer of its Australian business, Ansvar Insurance.
Marsh: "grotesque" solicitors impacting whole PI market
Marsh has called for solicitors firms that fail to buy professional indemnity cover to be shut down — and labelled their continued trading as "grotesque".
Liability fraud on the rise claims Keoghs
Fraudulent liability claims are rising sharply according to Keoghs, which has found a 150% increase in the volume of suspicious liability claims it has investigated over the past 12 months.
Beazley gives warningover energy rate spike
Worldwide energy insurance rates will continue to harden in 2010 due to the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, with a further spike possible at the reinsurance renewal season, Beazley has claimed.
Allianz agrees brewery H&S Willis deal
Allianz has agreed a deal to distribute a tailored version of its health and safety inspection service to Willis' brewing industry clients.
Utley looking forward to "entrepreneurial" life after IAG
Outgoing IAG UK chief executive Neil Utley has poured scorn on any prospect of him returning to buy the Equity Red Star business for a second time.
Moat vows to return aggregator to profit after £1 buy
Fairpoint Group chief executive Chris Moat has vowed to return Money Extra to profit by the end of the year, after acquiring the troubled aggregator for just £1.
Government accused of 'self interest' over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the government of serving its own interests following its decision to discuss the implementation of the Jackson Review this autumn.
QBE adopts dollar
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards
Bridle buys SIS
Bridle Insurance has completed the acquisition of Southampton Insurance Services for a six figure sum.
Top five Post stories
The five most popular stories at postonline.co.uk over the past seven days were:
Insurers concerned over double regulatory burden
The lack of detail concerning the regulation of the Lloyd's market could mean insurers there have more influence than others over the eventual shape of their replacement regime for the Financial Services Authority.
Ageas agreement
Ageas has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Assurance on the sale of its pension and life activities in Turkey.
MD role for Mycock
Autoglass has appointed Matthew Mycock as its new managing director.
Evans linked with Axa UK
The former chief executive of Axa Life Paul Evans has been linked with the same role at Axa UK, replacing current incumbent Nicolas Moreau, who took over from Dennis Holt in June 2006.
NIG looks to exit personal lines after sale ruled out
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has unveiled a plan to close its loss-making NIG personal lines business after ruling out a trade sale as "unviable" in the current market.
Aviva: millions saved by 'ghost broker' clampdown
A clampdown on the fraudulent activities of so-called 'ghost brokers' has saved Aviva "several million pounds" in dubious motor claims, Post can reveal this week.