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In series - Property claims: Catalyst for change
Although the current market is challenging, Vernon Davenport claims the opportunities in moving to a more efficient way of working are immense.
Career path & CSR: FSSC becomes a charity and changes name to Financial Skills Partnership
The Financial Services Skills Council has passed a special resolution to become a charity and change its name to the Financial Skills Partnership, pending confirmation from Companies House.
LAS and Rok make Ageas and Tesco panel
Ageas and Tesco Underwriting have appointed Rok and LAS to provide building repair, claims management and validation services.
Round table - SMEs & charities: Here to inform and educate
The SME and charity sectors have been widely courted by brokers and insurers in recent years. However, questions still persist about whether these customers are having their needs properly met. With this in mind Post gathered together some industry…
Regulation - Life after the FSA: New beginnings
With the coalition government now set to see through its promise to abolish the FSA, Leigh Jackson reports on the possible consequences for the broking sector.
Interview - Adrian Colosso: The comeback kid
Having come close to going bust in 2005, Daniel Dunkley talks to Heath Lambert's chief executive Adrian Colosso about the challenges facing the firm as it continues to punch above its weight.
Postscript – 5 years ago: Allianz loses out on World Cup exposure
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news as this article from 5 years ago reveals.
Penny Black's insurance week
As one is aware the insurance industry calendar is littered with sporting events that provide an opportunity for some healthy competition and a little refreshment. But in Penny's humble opinion last week's glittering event punched above the rest.
Post magazine - 28 October 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Supply chain failure: new report
Supply chain failure is increasingly common according to a new survey from the Business Continuity Institute. The research from 35 countries shows that over 70% of organisations recorded at least one supply chain disruption in 2010.
JLT Insurance Management Malta welcomes new shareholder
JLT Insurance Management Malta a joint venture between JLT Insurance Management Limited (JLTIMG) and Elmo Insurance Limited, a Maltese domestic insurer, has confirmed that Risk and Reinsurance Solutions SA (2RS) will become a 33% shareholder in JLTIMM…
Post in print - 28 October 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Supply chain failure: new report
Supply chain failure is increasingly common according to a new survey from the Business Continuity Institute. The research from 35 countries shows that over 70% of organisations recorded at least one supply chain disruption in 2010.
JLT Insurance Management Malta welcomes new shareholder
JLT Insurance Management Malta a joint venture between JLT Insurance Management Limited (JLTIMG) and Elmo Insurance Limited, a Maltese domestic insurer, has confirmed that Risk and Reinsurance Solutions SA (2RS) will become a 33% shareholder in JLTIMM…
IAG to retain Equity Red Star
Insurance Australia Group chairman Brian Schwartz has vowed not to sell its embattled UK business Equity Red Star.
QBE given green light for Belgian acquisition
QBE has received approval from the Belgian regulator for the acquisition of reinsurer Secura NV.
Concerns raised over post-acquisition capital structure of Brit
AM Best Europe has placed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Brit Insurance and the ICR of “bbb” of Brit Insurance Holdings, the ultimate parent of the Brit Insurance group of companies, under review…
QBE given green light for Belgian acquisition
QBE has received approval from the Belgian regulator for the acquisition of reinsurer Secura NV.
Concerns raised over post-acquisition capital structure of Brit
AM Best Europe has placed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Brit Insurance and the ICR of “bbb” of Brit Insurance Holdings, the ultimate parent of the Brit Insurance group of companies, under review…
Biba establishes working group to tackle PMI tax
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to establish a working group to tackle the issue of personal tax on private medical insurance.
Over five million households in the UK have no home insurance
Research by the Co-operative Insurance and housing and homelessness charity, Shelter, has revealed that over a fifth (5.41m) of households in the UK have no insurance protections in place.
Munich Re acquires Windsor Group
German reinsurance firm Munich Re has agreed to acquire Windsor Health Group.
Former PWS chief executive jailed for 21 months
Julian Messent, the former chief executive of broker PWS International, has been jailed for 21 months after admitting making or authorising bribes totalling $2m.
Munich Re acquires Windsor Group
German reinsurance firm Munich Re has agreed to acquire Windsor Health Group.