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First Assist names new legal provider
First Assist Legal Protection has named law firm Lyons Davidson as its legal provider for commercial and personal line before the event legal expenses claims.
Comment - Innovation: Singing the same songs?
The music industry has been revolutionised by technological advances. Tim Grant reflects on whether insurers can learn from how this transformation has been driven.
Hiscox set to launch US direct PI offering
Hiscox is increasing its US presence with the launch of its first direct commercial insurance offering.
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises
Insurers have been urged to review their reserve levels, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased compensation in personal injury cases.
Zurich reorganises UK operations
Both the Zurich Private Clients and Navigators & General businesses are to be rolled into the insurer's new-look personal lines division, following a restructure of the UK general insurance operation.
Post Magazine – 16 December 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Zurich reaches ‘toxic sofa’ compensation compromise
Zurich has agreed a compromise settlement with a number of claimants in the ongoing ‘toxic sofa’ compensation battle.
News Analysis - IMD: In perfect harmony
New minimum harmonisation requirements being proposed by the EU for IMD2 hope to level the regulation playing field. Vic Wyman reports.
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises – Post in print: 16 December 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes reports that insurers have been urged to review their reserves, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased…
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises – Post in print: 16 December 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes reports that insurers have been urged to review their reserves, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased…
MUM launches D&O product
Specialty lines broker-only managing general agent Manchester Underwriting Management has unveiled a new directors and officers product.
‘Toxic sofa’ customers receive pay out
Axa, Chartis and Travellers have compensated more than 400 claimants in the ongoing £20m ‘toxic sofa’ legal wrangle.
Chubb names entertainment head
Chubb has appointed Francis Hernandez as its new UK and Ireland events and entertainment insurance manager.
Chubb names entertainment head
Chubb has appointed Francis Hernandez as its new UK and Ireland events and entertainment insurance manager.
Credit hire GTA set for audit
The technical committee that oversees the general terms of agreement between insurers and credit hire organisations is planning an independent audit of the voluntary protocol.
More than $1bn of perils based limits place in 2010
Perils AG, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, has today announced that total placements of insurance risk transactions based on the Perils industry loss index to date in 2010 have exceeded …
More than $1bn of perils based limits place in 2010
Perils AG, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, has today announced that total placements of insurance risk transactions based on the Perils industry loss index to date in 2010 have exceeded …
CBI: listed companies should have set targets for female directors
All UK listed companies should have to set targets for the number of women in their boardrooms, the Confederation of British Industry has said today.
Gangsters face premium hikes under police plan
Strathclyde Police has began revealing the names of gangland figures to insurance firms and life assurers, according to a report in the Herald.
Mapfre in home and motor direct launches
Mapfre has announced plans to launch Verti, a new direct sales company specialising in the motor and home insurance segments. It will operate both via Internet and telephone.
Mapfre in home and motor direct launches
Mapfre has announced plans to launch Verti, a new direct sales company specialising in the motor and home insurance segments. It will operate both via Internet and telephone.
Kesh acquires Lloyd’s coverholder status
Leading Israeli underwriters, Kesh International Underwriting Agency, has acquired Lloyd’s coverholder status.
Direct Line appeals to High Court over £3.4m pay out
Insurance firm Direct Line has launched a High Court bid to recover millions of pounds paid out in damages to a motorist who claimed to be seriously injured in a road accident.
Brit adds motor underwriter
Brit Insurance has appointed Gerry Ross as an underwriter in its UK commercial motor team.