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Blog: The lift-off of space insurance
In the wake of the tragic crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, the insurance of space travel has been headlining global news.
Helvetia president Walser passes away unexpectedly
The president of the board of directors of the Helvetia Group, Erich Walser, unexpectedly passed away on 30 December 2014.
Prudential finance director James joins Admiral board
Admiral has appointed Prudential's finance director Penny James as a non-executive director.
ALC Health CEO awarded MBE
Sarah Jewell, founder and CEO of international medical insurance provider ALC Health has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours list.
Elite cites 'fantastic growth potential' as it launches French office
Niche lines insurer Elite has signalled its intention to grow in the French market with the opening of an office in Paris.
Penny Black: The Ghost of Christmases Past 2006 - 2013
Lady-about-town Penny Black has been publishing her insurance industry gossip and insider news and views in three centuries - so she's seen a fair few insurance Christmases, some bawdier than others, and all of them fuelled by the finest G&Ts the…
Penny Black: The Ghost of Christmases Past
Lady-about-town Penny Black has been publishing her insurance industry gossip and insider news and views in three centuries - so she's seen a fair few insurance Christmases, some bawdier than others, and all of them fuelled by the finest G&Ts the…
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season is drawing to a close, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk miserable Christmas songs, Die Hard and Mr Blobby...
Insurance Claims Review of the Year 2014 - updated
Having asked the Post Claims Club advisory board for their views on 2014, and hopes for 2015 this is how a number responded.
Merry Christmas from Post
Incisive Media's offices are now closed until 2 January 2015 for the festive period.
Insure The Box sales clears the way for XL takeover of Catlin
Catlin’s sale of Box Innovation Group to Aioi Nissay Dowa clears the way for its own acquisition by XL, although shareholders may need to be placated according to analysts.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk New Year's resolutions, champagne and history books...
Blog: Litigation funding, then and now
Conditional fee agreements are an invaluable means of funding litigation both for claimants and defendants, but the government is introducing some changes which could change the face of CFAs
XL Group responds to food & beverage risk management needs with integrated solution
XL Group has launched its integrated insurance solution developed specifically for the food and beverage industry.
Global interest in cyber boosts CFC Underwriting profit by 30%
Cyber specialist managing general agent CFC Underwriting has grown its operating profit 31% and profit before tax 30% according to its latest financial statement for the year ended 30 September 2014 filed with Companies House.
Brockman hopes to be ‘last man standing’ after ITB manufacturer link-up
The partnership with Japanese insurer Aioi Nissay Dowa should prolong the life of Insure The Box as motor insurers become steadily obsolete, according to founder Mike Brockman.
Delays with insurer deals hits Towergate's figures as acquisition discussions continue
Towergate has revealed its income fell by 4% in final two months of the year compared with the equivalent period in 2013, with income from acquisitions partly offsetting the decline in organic income.
Towergate completes sale of Hayward Aviation to JLT
Towergate Insurance has completed the the sale of Hayward Aviation to Jardine Lloyd Thompson for a net cash consideration of approximately £23m.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk Santa slippers, mince pies and terrible Christmas presents...
Zurich & Ageas increase market share in household at expense of top five
Competitive mid-tier household insurers have been gaining market shares and market power at the expense of the top five UK household insurers, according to a report by Timetric UK FS Intelligence Center.
Axa renews £20m deal with Cherish Insurance Brokers
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has renewed a long-standing relationship with Essex-based Cherish Insurance Brokers.
Catlin agrees to sell Insure The Box stake to Aioi Nissay Dowa
Catlin Group has agreed to sell its stake in Box Innovation Group, to Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe, a subsidiary of Japanese insurance giant MS & AD.
Home and motor premiums continue to fall shows Biba price index
The cost of home and motor insurance has continued to reduce in the last year, figures from the British Insurance Brokers' Association and Acturis Insurance Price Index show.
Insolvency Service investigating conduct of Drive Assist directors
The Insolvency Service is believed to be conducting an investigation into the behaviour and transactions of the directors of credit hire firm Drive Assist, according to the company’s liquidator Zolfo Cooper.