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Industry bodies heartened by private sector potential
The Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers' Association have welcomed the prospect of greater private sector investment in flood defences following the government's decision to cut the budget.
Personal injury - Government reform: How far will they go?
With Lord Jackson's and Lord Young's reports both being delivered in close succession, the question is now whether or not the government has the appetite to deliver change to the personal injury space with some or all of the recommendations being…
Engineering - Technology: Powering change
Fast-paced technological developments in the energy field are presenting challenges for insurers but, as Neil Clutterbuck explains, the industry is finding ways to stay ahead of the game.
Solvency II - Data directories: An essential directory
Rob Stavrou argues that centralised data directories should form an integral part of implementing Solvency II, not only to fulfil regulatory requirements but to make business operation easier too.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny dragged her aching bones off to the world-famous Pineapple Dance Studios in London's Covent Garden for a spot of Latin dancing with the ladies of SSP and a select few from the insurance sorority.
Comment - redundancy: Old skills, new start
Being made redundant when you've been working in an industry for several decades is tougher than when just starting out. Trevor Brittain offers sage advice about exploring new avenues after finding himself in such a situation.
Zurich loses Purple panel spot
The Purple Partnership has made the second change to its core commercial insurer panel since its launch almost three years ago.
Caribbean Governments receive $12.8M insurance payout
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) completed insurance payments to the Governments of Barbados, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Tomas which passed close to these islands on 30…
Post Magazine – 18 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Kiln announces management changes
Kiln has announced the appointment of Ian Brimecome as chairman of Kiln Group, and Paul Hewitt as chairman of R J Kiln and Co.
Kiln announces management changes
Kiln has announced the appointment of Ian Brimecome as chairman of Kiln Group, and Paul Hewitt as chairman of R J Kiln and Co.
Ageas contacts customers over Rok closure
Ageas has contacted policyholders affected by the closure of Rok’s maintenance division to provide alternative suppliers from its repair panel.
Allianz blames floods, low car sales and crisis tax for 87% drop in profits
Allianz has reported that gross premiums written in its central and Eastern European property and casualty business exceeded the Euros 2bn in the first nine monsths of 2010.
Ghost broking trio charged with fraud
Three people suspected of acting as illegal insurance intermediaries - or ‘ghost brokers’ - have been charged with fraud.
Iprism valued at £50m as PE firm takes a stake - Post in print: 18 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, including how backing from a PE firm has led to Iprism being valued at £50m; Zurich coming under fire for 'bungled' staff consultation; Allianz's Andrew Torrance bemoaning new…
Iprism valued at £50m as PE firm takes a stake - Post in print: 18 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, including how backing from a PE firm has led to Iprism being valued at £50m; Zurich coming under fire for 'bungled' staff consultation; Allianz's Andrew Torrance bemoaning new…
Wainwright named as new CEO of HSBC's insurance arm
HSBC Bank has appointed Simon Wainwright as its new chief executive officer of insurance for the UK.
Mobile Doctors calls for medical reporting firms to help fraud fight
Medical evidence provider Mobile Doctors has insisted the reporting profession can help reduce personal injury claims.
Capita research reveals PPI interest
Almost 30% of people who have cancelled or are considering cancelling their payment protection insurance would consider buying a replacement policy, research by Capita has revealed.
LV consolidates contact centre providers
Communications services provider Azzurri Communications has revealed it has won a contract to provide LV with a new contact centre.
Zurich reiterates commitment to Spain despite $388m sale
Zurich has insisted it remains fully committed to Spain - and to its other bancassurance partners in the country - after agreeing to sell back to Unnim its 50% stakes in the life and general insurance bancassurance companies the pair jointly own.
Zurich reiterates commitment to Spain despite $388m sale
Zurich has insisted it remains fully committed to Spain - and to its other bancassurance partners in the country - after agreeing to sell back to Unnim its 50% stakes in the life and general insurance bancassurance companies the pair jointly own.
Allianz launches Confused policy
Allianz Insurance has launched a new online-only car insurance offering, Your Cover insurance, in conjunction with aggregator Confused.
Heath Lambert adds to project risks division
The project risks division of Heath Lambert has confirmed a series of new hires and promotions.