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Broking supplement: Interview – David Flux: The lie of the land
Lured off of a tractor and into the family business with the promise of an extra £4-a-week, David Flux has worked his way to the top of the firm. He talks to Amy Ellis about life in the niche motor market.
Post history - 30 years ago: Sun Alliance makes return to Austria
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Lawyers welcome joint RTA Portal funding proposals
Lawyers on both sides of the personal injury fence have welcomed proposals for the financial upkeep of the Ministry of Justice-supported road traffic accident portal to be shared.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover
Uncertainty remains over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance, following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to Irish brokers.
Legal update - clinical negligence: substantial speculation
A recent future loss of earnings case saw the claimant awarded substantial damages for a business they had not even started. Clare Malpus reports on the insurer implications.
Career development & CSR: Harlequins stars tackle QBE questions
Staff at QBE's London office have been treated to some insight into teamwork and motivation from the stars of the rugby premiership.
Career development & CSR: finding & retaining the stars of the future
The global economy is still shaky, but showing signs of recovery. To manage to get through the recovery and lay the foundations for future success, organisations need the right talent in the right roles. That sounds like common sense, but more planning…
Post history - 50 years ago: new home for insurance trade bodies
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
ARM launches building valuation service
Aspen Risk Management has launched a free building valuation assessment service for its broker partners and clients.
Legal update - expert witness: the end of guns for hire?
A recent case has stripped expert witnesses of the immunity they have always enjoyed. Philip Tracey reports on the implications of this significant decision.
Claims - controlling costs: inventive intervention
With motor rate rises slowing down and bodily injury claims growing, Tim Roberts questions whether current innovation and investment is enough to get insurers back on an even keel.
People moves - 5 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 5 May 2011 edition of Post.
Post magazine – 5 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Allianz UK business confirms 2012 rebranding deadline
Mondial Assistance in the UK is to become Allianz Global Assistance by the end of 2012, it announced today.
Mapfre Q1 profits climb 13.5%
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted post-tax profits of €310.1m (£279.2m) for the first quarter of 2011 – a 13.5% increase on the figure for 2010.
Allianz: Q1 2011 profit to be close to Q1 2010 despite nat cat hit
Based on preliminary figures, Allianz achieved total revenues of nearly Euros 30bn in the first quarter of 2011, compared to Euros 30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Allianz UK business confirms 2012 rebranding deadline
Mondial Assistance in the UK is to become Allianz Global Assistance by the end of 2012, it announced today.
Mapfre Q1 profits climb 13.5%
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted post-tax profits of €310.1m (£279.2m) for the first quarter of 2011 – a 13.5% increase on the figure for 2010.
Allianz: Q1 2011 profit to be close to Q1 2010 despite nat cat hit
Based on preliminary figures, Allianz achieved total revenues of nearly Euros 30bn in the first quarter of 2011, compared to Euros 30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
XL reveals Q1 $163m net loss
XL Group has blamed its net loss of $227.3m in the first quarter of the year on the high level of natural catastrophe-related claims in its property & casualty book.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover - Insurance News Now – 5 May 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the uncertainty over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
XL reveals Q1 $163m net loss
XL Group has blamed its net loss of $227.3m in the first quarter of the year on the high level of natural catastrophe-related claims in its property & casualty book.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover - Insurance News Now – 5 May 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the uncertainty over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
L&G general insurance premiums hit £71m in Q1
Legal & General has recorded £71m in gross written premiums in its insurance division in Q1 2011, an increase of 11% on 2010.