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Technology - Underwriting: Shifting focus
Insurers are upping the pace at which they investigate underwriting IT options and, over the past six months, there has been a substantial jump in the number of carriers looking to engage software houses with projects in this area, says Edward Murray
Automated systems to negate driver error
I read with interest the letter from Jack Brownhill regarding the article 'Safety First and Last' which covered Thatcham's vehicle testing.
Torus predicts tablet surge after Ipad first
Torus has predicted the tablet computer will revolutionise the insurance industry, after the firm claimed to be the first insurer to conduct board meetings using Apple's Ipad.
Markel welcomes rating boost
A.M. Best has upgraded the issuer credit rating of Markel International Insurance Company Limited, Markel International’s London-based insurance company.
Post in print - 1 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis provides a 60-second round-up of the major news headlines from tomorrow's issue of Post.
Lloyds Banking Group announces insurance job cuts
The part nationalised bank is set to cut 650 jobs, with the majority of redunancies set be made at its insurance office in Nottingham.
Ex-AIG's Cassano defends no-losses proclamation
The former head of the AIG unit that led to a $182bn bailout pledge from taxpayers stood by a 2007 proclamation that the insurer would not lose even a dollar on a portfolio of securities that included subprime mortgages.
Aviva offers repair guarantee
Aviva Direct's motor policies will come with a lifetime guarantee on the repair quality carried out by an Aviva approved repairer from today.
Post Magazine – 1 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interactive e-book.
Allianz reduces credit hire claim by £30k in court win
The general insurer has reduced a £33,345.00 loss to credit hire firm Accident Exchange to £3,000 in the Court of Appeal.
Career development & CRS news: Ecclesiastical boss appointed Prince's ambassador
The Prince of Wales has made Steve Wood, managing director for the UK and Ireland at Ecclesiastical, his 2010 Prince's ambassador in the South-west.
Career development & CSR news: Employee engagement & flexible working
With two of the summer's major sporting events already in full swing, insurers are worried how they can maintain workplace productivity levels and minimise the potential for staff distraction. Recent research by the Chartered Management Institute reveals…
Career development & CSR news: Barrie & Hibbert supports risk academy at Heriot-Watt
Risk modelling specialist Barrie & Hibbert has announced its support of the Scottish Financial Risk Academy, which it claims is the first of its kind in the UK. It was established by Heriot-Watt University following the award of a £335 000 grant by the…
Aviation - Emissions trading: Ground for concern?
In less than 18 months, the aviation industry will be brought into the EU Emissions Trading System. Barry Moss considers the implications for insurers.
Technology - E-certificates: Certifiable progress
Jakki May explains that changes to the law regarding e-certificates for motor insurance mean that the industry can now make headway in dispensing with old-style postal delivery, potentially saving millions on printing while also reducing fraud.
Equity World Cup competition - week four: Up for the prize
England are out but our World Cup competition continues, with great prizes up for grabs — including an Ipad.
ADR predicted to rise if Clarke shuts courts
Allianz has claimed government plans to cut the number of lower courts in England and Wales by almost a third could promote the use of alternative dispute resolution.
Hiscox Syndicate 33
Hiscox has published a summary of its initial 2011 business forecast for Syndicate 33 and envisages a syndicate capacity of £900m for 2011, a reduction of £100m from 2010.
Houghton is Southern Ace
Ace has appointed Jon Houghton to the role of regional manager of corporate risks, Southern region.
UK General gets Hanns-on for scheme sales
Leeds-based UK General Insurance has appointed Ralph Hann as national schemes sales manager for the group.
Editor's comment: End for mobile menace?
Just two months ago I wrote in this column about the proliferation of unsolicited text messages promoting personal injury services.
Heritage in callto EC on captives
Specialist insurer Heritage has urged the European Commission to do more to ensure captives are treated fairly under the Solvency II regulations.
Treloar in Aviva retail role
Former Royal Bank of Scotland motor managing director Steve Treloar is to join Aviva as its new retail director.