Insurer
Ifed boss DCI Rogers promises equal treatment in fight against fraud
Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers has vowed to work with members of the insurance industry on preventative measures to tackle escalating fraud having taken over the reins of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Brokers welcome changes to 100-year old legislation as Insurance Bill gains Royal Assent
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Insurance Act, which has today received Royal Assent.
Axa considers premium transparency for direct commercial customers
Axa is considering informing its direct commercial customers of their previously charged premiums as it reveals it will start to do so for some of its personal lines customers this month.
Blog: How many men does it take to fix a kitchen? Part 2
The latest installment in Post editor Stephanie Denton's leaky kitchen saga is here - and things are not looking good...
Hill Dickinson fraud team hails dismissal of £150K bogus Europcar claim
Hill Dickinson counter-fraud group and car hire service Europcar have successfully exposed a crash for cash scam involving claims management company director, Mark Richardson of ‘Richardsons’.
Intelligence sharing agreement between IFB and police to target criminal gangs is renewed
An agreement between the Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Association of Chief Police Officers to share intelligence on organised criminal gangs between the insurance industry and the police has been reviewed and renewed due to its ongoing success.
Plum swoops for DLG underwriter
Household MGA Plum Underwriting has appointed Nicky Whatman as a senior underwriter to its London high net worth team.
Markel's 2014 operating revenues surpass £3.2bn
Markel achieved an improved combined operating ratio of 95% for the year ended 31 December 2014 from 97% the year prior.
Helios acquires Lloyd's vehicle Nameco
Helios Underwriting has acquired Lloyd's limited liability member Nameco for £800,000 in cash.
Zurich CEO "not satisfied" with group 2014 results
Zurich's pre-tax profit fell 1% last year to $4.64bn (£3.04bn) compared to $4.68bn in 2013.
Lancashire reports 33.5% jump in 2014 GWP
Lancashire Holdings has reported a 33.5% boost in gross written premiums for the year ended 31 December 2014 to $907.6m (£595m) from $679.7m in 2013.
Capita named as Flood Re managing agent
Capita has been appointed Flood Re's managing agent for a five-year term.
Ageas UK CEO Watson says 2014 results show insurer in ‘good shape'
Ageas UK saw a leap in net profit for the year ended 31 December 2014 to £94.7m from £85.2m in 2013.
Zurich's Asia-Pacific chairman Riddell to retire
Geoff Riddell, Zurich's Asia-Pacific chairman, will retire from the insurer after he manages a transition period for his successor.
Zurich's UK profits climbed 19.5% in 2014
Zurich's UK pre-tax general insurance profits climbed 19.5% to £171m last year from £143m in 2013.
Ace enhances premises pollution cover for Australia and New Zealand
Insurer Ace has enhanced its premises pollution liability policy for Australia and New Zealand.
Motor stabilisation ‘overplayed’ says Berenberg as it downgrades Esure
Equity analyst Berenberg has downgraded Esure from 'buy' to 'hold', citing "near term dynamics" in the motor market as an issue that is expected to impact the firm.
Criminal avoids return to jail for fraudulent forklift claim
A 36-year-old Bradford man has been sentenced to eight months suspended for a year and ordered to work 200 hours unpaid after attempting to con RSA out of £10,000.
Blog: How many men does it take to fix a kitchen? Part 1
The latest installment in Post editor Stephanie Denton's leaky kitchen saga is here - and things are not looking good...
Torrance returns to Allianz board after short-lived US adventure
Former Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has been appointed as a non-executive director of Allianz Holdings, two months after leaving the firm’s Fireman’s Fund business in the US.
Post magazine – 12 February 2015
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Blog: Can Towergate really wait a year for Ross to join as CEO?
What a week. But are we still really any clearer about David Ross’s appointment as CEO of Towergate Group?
Government asked to evidence flood defence funding plan
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee has called for government to show how the partnership funding model for flood defences will deliver greater private sector funding.
Gable chairman Sofaer steps down
Lichtenstein-based Gable Holdings' non-executive chairman Michael Sofaer has stepped down from the board to concentrate on family and other business commitments, the company has announced.