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Direct Line float will test the waters for IPO sentiment
A Direct Line Group initial public offering will be one of the UK's biggest ever general insurance listings, including Admiral's flotation in 2004, according to market experts.
Comparison sites bullish as Google launches car insurance aggregator
Price comparison sites have played down the threat presented by Google after the search company launched a car insurance aggregator, following its acquisition of Beat That Quote in March last year.
View from the top: Maintaining momentum
After the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the industry must capture the spirit of change, says Toby Esser.
EC3 Brokers outlines plan to crack 'highly profitable' US casualty market
Giles' new reinsurance division, EC3 Brokers, has outlined its intention to focus on US casualty business, and claims to have signed up nine clients after launching just last week.
North of the border: Putting plaques into practice
Pleural plaques are, of course, compensable in Scotland once again, says Toni Ashby.
Market moves: Davies and Questgates recruit former Merlin employees
The week again belonged to the loss adjusting fraternity, as the fight to recruit staff left displaced by the demise of Merlin continued with Davies and Questgates both welcoming fresh faces.
Piracy risks undiminished by Somali election, says Willis
The election of Somalia's first formal government in more than 20 years is unlikely to mitigate risks of piracy in the Gulf of Aden according to a report from Willis.
Post magazine - 20 September 2012
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Editor's comment: Wedding bells are ringing
Direct Line Group's confirmation on Friday of the intentions to make an honest woman of itself, by declaring its intention to formally proceed with an IPO suitor, has certainly injected a little feverish anticipation into the UK insurance market.
Cunningham Lindsey and Direct Group CEOs seek to finalise PE sales
Two former GAB Robins executives are close to finalising deals that would see the total or partial exit of two private equity houses from their current businesses.
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
Alternative Business Structures: a blueprint for change?
Despite the possibilities presented by Alternative Business Structures, there has been only a muted response from the insurance industry thus far.
Interview: Andrew Miller - in the driving seat
As research director at Thatcham, Andrew Miller has an eye on the vehicles of the future. From autonomous emergency braking systems to driverless cars, he tells Post how new motoring technology can benefit insurers.
NHS pilots QBE's telematics system
North East Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with QBE's motor risk management team to pilot a telematics system.
Aviva backs Allan & Thomas risk management offering
Dorset-based broker Alan & Thomas Insurance Group is to offer commercial clients free access to a range of risk management tools and services after teaming up with Aviva Risk Management Solutions.
RSA chooses Plus One for landlord cover
RSA has appointed service provider Plus One Services, part of Hood Group, to help deliver a residential landlords product.
MDS and Towers Watson JV to serve Portuguese clients
Professional services firm Towers Watson and Broker MDS have joined forces to establish a benefits brokerage consulting service in Portugal.
Wheatley approach a "gross distortion of process"
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has claimed that the approach by Martin Wheatley, incoming boss of the Financial Conduct Authority, to "shoot first and ask questions later" represents a "gross distortion of due process".
Weatherbys and Hamilton unveil specialist broker
Banking group Weatherbys has joined forces with insurance entrepreneur Charles Hamilton to launch high net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven day.
Commercial health products 'more effective' than relying on goverment, Chinese minister says
China's government plans to work with private insurers to expand national health cover in a bid to close the mortality gap between rural and urban residents while keeping costs low, according to Bloomberg's Businessweek.
FMG achieves two business certifications
Incident management specialist FMG has obtained certifications that recognise the firm's business continuity plans.
Jubilee parent RSG confirms Direct Group acquisition plans
The Doncaster-based Direct Group will be acquired by Ryan Specialty Group in a bid to build on existing third party administration offerings.
Mondial reshuffles sales team
Mondial Assistance UK has restructured its sales team just a fortnight before it becomes Allianz Global Assistance.