Insurer
Aviva loses out in brand survey as Axa tops the list
The highly publicised rebranding of Aviva does not appear to have had the desired impact yet, according to an annual survey that examines 500 of the world's top brands.
Publicity order for Act
Any organisation guilty of an offence under the Corporate Manslaughter Act is potentially liable to a publicity order, requiring it to publicise details of its conviction and sentence from this week.
Construction cover down
UK construction businesses have reduced their overall insurance cover by an average of £3.2m, according to Quinn Insurance.
Drive Assist extends enquiry
An investigation into malpractice at Drive Assist has been extended after the credit hire operator enlisted KPMG to look into the matter.
Industry united in FSA fee opposition
The insurance industry has voiced its concern over the Financial Services Authority's "value for money" after the regulator announced increases to regulatory fees for the next 12 months.
Fraud group slams GMC as surgeon avoids panel
The Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group has accused the General Medical Council of providing a "route map" for doctors who seek to escape investigation for misconduct that potentially costs insurers thousands of pounds.
Sterling picked by L&G
Sterling Insurance has been chosen by Legal & General as a partner for its adviser network.
Esure to stop underwriting Halifax policies
Esure will cease to underwrite Halifax's motor policies after it was bought out by founder Peter Wood from majority stakeholder Lloyds Banking Group in a £185m deal.
Jacobs exits ABI for new role at FSA
Justin Jacobs is leaving the Association of British Insurers to work in a newly created role at the Financial Services Authority.
Blackham returns
Chris Blackham has returned to the insurance industry after a two-year break and joined the board of Howden as a non-executive director.
Provident is front runner for Tesco motor panel
Tesco Bank is poised to sign deals with several insurers, including up-for-sale Provident, to handle "non-standard risks" as part of a panel arrangement, Post has learnt.
Haiti reconstruction could cost $14bn
Study from the Inter-American Development Bank claims Haiti earthquake more destructive than any modern natural disaster.
Zurich PI underwriter joins Hiscox
Hiscox has appointed Graeme King as underwriter, international technology, media and telecommunications.
Groupama outlines float and buy plan
Jean Azéma, Groupama CEO, details his ideas for the group in interview.
Groupama outlines float and buy plan
Jean Azéma, Groupama CEO, details his ideas for the group in interview.
Groupama CEO outlines IPO plan to become top 10 European player
Jean Azéma makes the pledge as it saw its operating income fall 36.2% to 358m euros.
Groupama CEO outlines IPO plan to become top 10 European player
Jean Azéma makes the pledge as it saw its operating income fall 36.2% to 358m euros.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Groupama names talent and resourcing manager
Groupama Insurances has appointed Jordan O’Connor to the newly created role of talent and resourcing manager.
Arig reports $21.9m profit
Profit in sharp comparison to loss of $28.6m in 2008, driven by the improvement in Arig’s reinsurance book and investment income.
L&G reports 8% dip in general insurance
Insurer said it had prioritised profitability over volume and positioned itself to target profitable opportunities in 2010.
Flagstone Re's reports profits improvement
Flagstone Re's fourth quarter and 2009 results improved, the company said on Wednesday.