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Open GI trading clinicsgreen-lighted
A series of clinics aimed at helping brokers get the most out of their Open GI trading systems has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute for the third year running.
CII launches campaign to woo young people
the Chartered Insurance Institute has launched an online campaign aimed at showing young people the variety of opportunities that a career in insurance can offer.
Middle East - qualifications: An emerged market
Five years after establishing a Middle East base, Mark Greenwood details how the Chartered Insurance Institute is developing and delivering relevant qualifications in the local markets.
Middle East - Market Overview: Room for growth
While most in the insurance industry will not be looking to expand in the current global economy, Jane Bernstein points to an area where there are substantial opportunities for those willing to take the plunge.
Roundtable: Online product delivery - Rise of the machines
The internet has had an enormous impact on the insurance industry, Post hosted a roundtable to find out its influence on product delivery. Stephanie Denton reports.
In Series - Solvency II: A clear roadmap
Insurers need to now up the momentum in their design and implementation efforts for Solvency II, urges Stephen Lucas.
In Series - Solvency II: Stretching for the summit
Preparing for Solvency IIis turning out to be a much bigger challenge than many initially anticipated. Sam Barrett reports on what companies are doing to scale up in time.
Interview - Jeremy Fawcett: Changing the game
Insurers must avoid knee-jerk reactions to the rapidly changing world of social media, warns Jeremy Fawcett. Despite its escalating influence, brands should look twice before leaping, he tells Jonathan Swift.
Election 2010: Interview - Mark Hoban MP, Conservative
If the Conservative Party regains power at the 2010 elections, the insurance industry can expect to see a massive shake-up. In the first of Post's six-part profile of all the major parties Stephanie Denton talks to MP Mark Hoban, shadow minister for the…
Fears rise as process reforms approach
Concerns are mounting that the imminent Ministry of Justice claims process reforms could encourage claims to be settled without medical evidence, creating significant exposures for solicitors and insurers.
44% in the dark on corporate manslaughter
A SURVEY by Allianz of brokers' awareness of the Corporate Manslaughter Act has revealed 44% are unaware of the penalties it proposes.
Groupama to up motor rates by 10% for 2010
Groupama Insurances UK chief executive Francois-Xavier Boisseau has vowed to increase private motor rates, pinpointing the division as the "only culprit" for the insurer's fall in profits.
Fenchurch in Temple tie-up
New legal practice Fenchurch Law has agreed a deal with legal expenses insurer Temple Legal Protection to offer clients after-the-event policies on a delegated authority basis.
PI victory highlights bus fraud threat
Provident has claimed a victory for the insurance industry after it avoided a potential cost of £200 000 in fraudulent personal injury claims.
Sterling to offer exclusivity
Sterling Insurance has allocated capacity of £12.5m estimated maximum loss to its new executive business offering.
MIB reduces levy on insurers for third year
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has introduced an annual levy on motor insurers of £397m for 2010, marking the third reduction in contributions to the fund of last resort in three years.
Axa MGA stance leads to 13% cut in volumes
Axa Insurance's strategy of lifting rates and exiting relationships with managing general agents has led to a 13% reduction in volume in its commercial lines book over the course of 2009.
Risk trio joins forces to improve ERM discipline
Eight years after publishing their first collaborative standard, the UK's three main risk management bodies have joined forces once again to co-author a new, free practical guide on enterprise risk management.
Swinton targets at least 30 broker deals in 2010
Swinton has revealed it is targeting at least 30 acquisitions in 2010, after purchasing the personal lines business of CBG Insurance Brokers.
Quinn to appeal High Court ruling over information access
Quinn Direct is to appeal a High Court judgment from October 2009, which it claims relates to issues "central to the rights of insurers".
Allianz mulls online-only plan for direct personal business
Allianz Insurance is considering remodelling its Cornhill Direct business into an online- only provider.
Endurance's top shareholder wants merger
Endurance has been told that it should consider a merger with one of its (re)insurance rivals, one of the company's largest shareholders has told the company's management.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.