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Escott quits Capita
Capita's general insurance managing director, Brent Escott, pictured, has left the business by "mutual agreement" after seven months in the job.
Endsleigh teams up with Open GI
Endsleigh Business Insurance Services has begun using technology firm Open GI's new software platform which produces policy quotes in minutes.
Market moves: Hiscox reshuffles management team in busy week for insurers
Axa, Mitsui Sumitomo and Zurich were the busiest recruiters last week, but Hiscox has been the most active in the past seven days after reshuffling its management team.
Towergate on course to double 2011 acquisitions total, says M&A boss Saulter
The acquisition of two more insurance brokers has seen Towergate match the total number of deals it closed in 2011 in the first seven months of this year.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Rain, pain and Olympic glory
My best 11: Joe Aldous and Ben Hobby, RGL Forensics
Joe Aldous, senior manager at RGL Forensics, and his colleague, director Ben Hobby, have selected their Best XI for an insurance start-up.
Career development: Catlin sponsors school science scheme
Catlin is sponsoring a new scheme encouraging students to take an interest in science.
Climate Change: Turbulent times
With climate change a growing global concern, how is the insurance industry playing its part in saving the planet?
Your say: An ethical duty to tackle fraud
It was curious that two Post articles last week included comments about the potential downside of tackling application fraud.
View from the top: Much to do about flooding
The need for a new flood strategy is now urgent as the 'temporary' 12 year-long solution is no longer feasible, says Tom Woolgrove.
North of the border: Encouraging signs for new guidelines
The recent case of Lydia Kelly v Upper Clyde Shipbuilders marked the first decision of a jury on bereavement damages since the Inner House laid down new procedural guidelines for jury trials in the case of Hamilton v Ferguson Transport (Spean Bridge) …
View from the top: Leading from the front
London has the potential to greatly influence developing insurance markets, says Will Bloomer.
Telematics Expo: Telematics set for mainstream, claims SSP boss
Telematics has a "mainstream" future despite its niche beginnings, according to SSP's managing director of insurance.
Telematics Expo: Feedback not a quick fix for improving driving standards
Incorporating a telematics box into a driver's car does not necessarily make a policyholder a safer or better driver, despite claims to the contrary.
Telematics Expo: Data fears unfounded in a social media world
A fear of telematics owing to data protection and privacy issues is outdated in a world where people voluntarily share so much information online.
Telematics Expo: Industry must take the telematics plunge
Insurers were warned not to pontificate over the 'VHS or Betamax' debate and immerse themselves in telematics now or risk falling behind.
Aviva parts company with director as McFarlane's shake-up takes effect
Aviva chairman John McFarlane has pressed ahead with his pledge to streamline the insurer's hierarchy by making long-serving director Mark Hynes redundant.
Confused unveils new telematics service and TV advert
Confused has launched new telematics service with five insurers and is due to go live with a sixth, Hastings Direct, tomorrow.
Fitch affirms Generali's 'A-' IFS rating
Fitch has affirmed Assicurazioni Generali SpA's insurer financial strength rating at 'A-' and long-term issuer default rating at 'BBB+' on account of its solid operating performance. The outlook for both ratings is negative.
Law firms attack mesothelioma victims scheme for excluding other asbestos sufferers
Law firms have attacked the government's plans for a mesothelioma victims support scheme that excludes other asbestos sufferers.
Post magazine - 26 July 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Legal reform: Uncertainty abounds as Laspo countdown continues
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act is set to be implemented in April, but insurers and lawyers are concerned by a lack of detail.
Olympics: Claims from the games
Terrorism, adverse weather and the outbreak of disease could all cause the cancellation of the Olympics. But could the industry cope if the Games were canned?
Industry divided over RTA Portal extension deadline after Fenn report
The Ministry of Justice is sticking to its April 2013 deadline for the extension of the RTA Portal to cover a wider spectrum of personal injury claims, despite industry concerns that any changes will be rushed through.