Insurer
View from the top: Together we're stronger
It's always good to reflect back on the Biba conference, given how quickly it goes when you're there.
Insurers rail against solicitors' PI burden
The insurance market should not bear the burden of "regulating the solicitors' profession" due to insufficient regulatory intervention, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
Career development & CSR: Bluefin wins regional apprenticeship award
Bluefin Insurance Services has fought off stiff competition, including underground maintenance firm Tube Lines and engineering specialist Babcock International Group, to be crowned large employer of the year in the London regional final of the…
Editor's comment: Still after a piece of the motor market action
Despite the horrendous combined operating ratios and losses that have piled up in the UK personal lines motor market in recent years, it still holds a fascination for many.
Bike aggregator expands in specialist motor niches
The new owner of The Bike Insurer is poised to expand into the specialist lines of caravan and classic car cover, with discussions underway with up to eight providers.
Insurers fight to avoid ash cloud backlash
As Post went to press, insurers were racing to publicly outline their claims positions on the latest volcanic ash eruption, in a bid to avoid the media backlash the industry suffered 12 months ago. More than a year after the extensive disruption caused…
Ford tackles credit hire fees with claims service
Car manufacturing giant Ford is to launch a dedicated 'credit hire free' accident management arm for its customers in a bid to help eradicate personal injury claims inflation.
Penny Black's insurance week
Still fresh in the mind, this month's Biba conference was awash with the usual rumours that started on stands and, by the second night, were sworn gospel.
Lloyd's & London Market - Remuneration: War of the words
Lloyd's brokers are on the defensive after controversy surrounding commissions and fees re-emerged. But as underwriters demand clarity once and for all, are buyers happy as long as premiums stay low and their own charges stay transparent? Ralph Savage…
Postbox: Respect for privacy vital in digital age
More than 30 million adults in the UK are signed up to Facebook, and the number of people using social media such as Twitter is growing at a phenomenal rate. Together with the increased use of e-mail and text, there is a real shift in the way we…
Law report: False statements alone will not prove contempt of court
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Former HSBC boss returns with new motor start-up
Martyn Capewell, the former chief executive of HSBC Insurance, is set to return with a new venture, in a further sign of a resurgence in the intermediated motor market.
Post magazine – 26 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
PI claims costs to rise to £9.7bn by 2014
A report by Datamonitor has found that costs faced by the personal injury insurance industry are likely to keep climbing for some time – rising from £8.4bn in 2010 to £9.7bn by 2014 – driven by the growth in the number of motor personal injury claims.
Private sector businesses on the increase
The number of private sector businesses in the UK at the start of 2010 increased by 48,000 (1.1 per cent) since the start of 2009, statistics from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills reveal.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Markel changes UK team
Markel international has reorganised its retail division Markel UK, appointing Steve Carroll to a wider retail role.
Aegon targets over 50s with pay per day travel cover
Aegon Direct Marketing Services Europe has launched a new insurance provider, Gnu Insurance.
Kiln predicts “excellent” 2009 returns with outlook down for 2010
J Kiln & Co Limited, part of the Tokio Marine Group, has released forecasts for the 2009 and 2010 years of account – with 2009 set to make “excellent returns” and 2010 hit by major catastrophe activity.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Aegon targets over 50s with pay per day travel cover
Aegon Direct Marketing Services Europe has launched a new insurance provider, Gnu Insurance.
Hastings moves into pet insurance
Hastings Direct has launched pet insurance for Britain’s cat and dog owners.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.