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L&G joins Tesco Bank underwriting panel
Legal and General has joined the home insurance underwriting panel for Tesco Bank.
Pool Re members vote in favour of Treasury retrocession changes
Pool Re members have voted unanimously in favour of approving the demands made by HM Treasury for changes to its retrocession agreement.
Blog: Harnessing the customer voice
88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, but are you harnessing the voice of your customer, asks Edwin Bos of Reevoo
Cliff notes Anacap ambition ahead of Brightside move
Outgoing Ageas retail and distribution CEO Mark Cliff has cited a combination of ambition from backer Anacap, as well as a desire for a personal stake in his work, as key factors in luring him to Brightside.
CHO charter unlikely to garner ABI support
The Association of British Insurers has said it would be unlikely to sign up to the Credit Hire Organisation consumer charter due to practical and legal concerns about the document.
Underwriting Service Awards 2014: Winners revealed
Last night saw the fifth annual Underwriting Service Awards take place at the Royal Garden Hotel.
Ageas retail boss Cliff heads to Brightside
Brightside Group has named Ageas Retail CEO Mark Cliff as its new executive chairman, subject to regulatory approval.
The hunt for Asia acquisitions
The market for mergers and acquisitions in Asia remains strong as international and domestic insurers look to grow their operations in the booming region writes Nicky Burridge.
Ageas adds three to specialist motor underwriting team
Ageas has created three new roles in its specialist motor underwriting team, filling the vacancies with recruits from Brightside, ERS and its own technical motor unit.
Insurance Technology 2014: Industry needs more 'digital evangelists'
The insurance industry needs a few ‘digital evangelists’ to cause a paradigm shift in boardroom attitudes to technology, according to panelists at Post’s Insurance Technology 2014 conference.
CHO lobbying MPs on concerns Ifed acts as ABI's 'private police force'
The Credit Hire Organisation has contacted members of parliament over its allegation the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department will only accept cases referred to it by the Association of British Insurers.
Insurance Technology 2014: Insurers must find right 'currency' to widen telematics appeal
Incentive-based telematics schemes can go beyond the young driver market, but insurers must choose the right “currency” to appeal to different demographics, according to SSP’s head of data services strategy Adrian Coupland.
Insurance Technology 2014: Telematics integration must appeal to customer
Technological innovation in the telematics space is worthless unless it appeals to the end consumer.
Europe: Ukraine - a wait and see game
Will the recent and ongoing turmoil in Ukraine and the exit of Russian insurers from the region mean new opportunities for Western insurers?
Dates announced for dissolution of parliament and general election in 2015
The Leader of the House has announced that, subject to the progress of business, the last sitting day of parliament before the dissolution prior to the General Election will be on Thursday 26 March 2015.
Nick Parsons appointed Foil president
Browne Jacobson partner Nick Parsons has been appointed Forum of Insurance Lawyers president for the coming 12 months.
2% rate rise in 2015 not enough to spark motor profitability, claims EY
Next year has been billed as the beginning of a trend in rising motor premiums by advisory firm EY, yet a predicted average 2% rise in 2015 will be below the rate of claims inflation.
Post magazine – 20 November 2014
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS App Edition on the App Store or read the Post Digital Edition online.
Interview: Nick Parsons: Stepping into the limelight
After six years as vice-president at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, Nick Parsons has assumed the role of president. He tells Post why he will not be a one-man band and shares his plans for the association
Standard Club members face 5% premium hike
Shipping mutual The Standard Club has revealed a 5% general increase in Protection & Indemnity premiums for the 20 February 2015 renewal.
Insurers too slow in bringing products to market, states report
Insurance companies are too slow taking new products to market and struggle to keep pace with evolving consumer demands, according to the majority of industry marketing professionals surveyed by Target Group.
CGI awarded My Licence contract as insurers wait to use system
CGI has contracted with the Motor Insurers' Bureau to deliver the My Licence hub to insurers as the system is reportedly being rolled-out across the industry.
Amlin GWP climbs 4.2% for YTD
Amlin has recorded a 4.2% increase in gross written premium to £2.29bn for the nine months ended 30 September (9M 2013: £2.20bn), despite a year-on-year drop in the firm’s UK quarterly GWP from £269.6m to £257.4m.
Blog: AEB for safer A to Bs
In line with Road Safety week, Ageas head of motor and personal Lines underwriting services Kevin Kiernan looks at how AEB systems can help make the roads safer