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Polish insurance market faces 'moderate' risk, says S&P
Poland's general insurance industry is benefiting from the country's "strong and competitive economy and good growth prospects", according to Standard & Poor's.
AIG deal with Cobalt a 'statement' for London to be a global centre of Islamic finance
AIG has made 'clear statement' on behalf of the London insurance market that it is keen to make London a leading global centre for Islamic finance, according to Cobalt Underwriting CEO Richard Bishop.
More than 80% of school leavers and graduates would not consider insurance as a career
Only 18% of UK sixth form and university students said they would consider insurance as a future career according to research by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Tesco Bank partners with Axa Assistance on home cover
Tesco Bank has completed a deal with Axa Assistance that will see the insurer serve as home emergency cover provider.
Home insurance profitability to end in 2015 says EY
The UK’s home insurance market is set to end a long run of profitability, according to figures from EY.
Motor sector set to report loss for 2014 as claims return to pre-Jackson levels
Towers Watson report says reserve releases unlikely to continue
Northern Ireland firm's contact centre creates 49 jobs
Northern Ireland business Lakeland Trading Solutions has set up a contact centre in Enniskillen creating 49 jobs over the next three years.
Didcot power station loss 'preventable' says FM Global
The majority of the loss emanating from the fire at Didcot B Power Station over the weekend was preventable with better risk management, according to FM Global.
IFB strategic plan could take 'beyond five years' to implement
Insurers are unlikely to reap the benefits of a centralised fraud data hub in the near future, with the Insurance Fraud Bureau's expansion plan expected to take more than five years to implement.
Home premiums down by 3% over Q3
Home insurance prices are continuing to fall, according to the latest figures from The AA, with reductions wiping £20 off an average combined buildings and contents policy over the last year.
Post magazine – 23 October 2014
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Axa launches new online PI facility for SMEs
Axa extends its growth into professional indemnity market with new online product launch
Ecclesiastical appoints Brown to new church and heritage role
Heritage specialist Ecclesiastical has appointed Andrew Brown into a newly created role of church and heritage claims director.
Quindell sees share price rise 15.6% after 'major' Canadian deal
Business outsourcing firm Quindell has seen its share price rise 15.6% on the back of a new five-year deal with a ‘major Canadian insurer’.
Canopius appoints engineering underwriter in Singapore
Specialty (re)insurer Canopius has recruited SART Underwriting's Ching Hong Onn following the extension of Lloyd's Construction Consortium to Singapore.
Motor premiums ‘bounce’ to 1.2% increase says AA
Average motor premiums have increased by 1.2% according to the latest figures from the AA, which described the increase as rebound "off the bottom".
Mutual insurers welcome potential funding and M&A boost from new Bill
Bill could mean mutuals get level playing field with shareholder-based insurers
Editor's comment: Practise what you preach
It’s always nice when people practise what they preach, rather than taking the ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach – and it seems brokers should be taking a bit of their own advice at the moment.
Insurers need to replicate Amazon model to attract young customers
Insurers need to think and act more like Amazon if they are going to engage with a new generation of connected customers.
Insurers among secondary beneficiaries as Internet of Things takes hold
Insurance companies are likely to be among the secondary beneficiaries as the Internet of Things becomes more ubiquitous.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 1: Insurers
A warts-and-all qualitative view from the broking market
Legal Update: Obesity claims: The thin end of the wedge for EPL insurers
Andrew McDonald and Judith Davison look at the implications of obesity being considered a disability
Trade bodies: Are you being heard?
Legal & General severed ties with the Association of British Insurers for being out of step with the firm, but do trade bodies really listen to and provide value for money for their members?
Roundtable: Digital culture: ‘This is an industry taking action’
How can companies build digital cultures that maintain their relevance in the insurance market of the future? Post, in association with Accenture, invited specialists from a range of insurers to assess this critical issue