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Top 100 Insurers 2010: Navigating choppy waters
This year's top 100 rankings show the major players dropping anchor in stormy seas, while smaller groups make waves of their own with significant jumps in GWP. Jonathan Swift examines the statistics.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
AM Best commentary: Keeping the balls in the air
While hardly a vintage year for the general insurance sector, 2009 did see an overall improvement due to investment earnings - but, says Catherine Thomas this year is unlikely to match up.
In series - Claims management: Making a difference
Technology should be a major facilitator for insurers as they seek to control costs and improve customer satisfaction. But Russell Crewe asks if the balance is right yet.
In series - Claims management: Making the most of technology
With the internet playing an increasing role in customer’s lives, Sam Barrett reports on the failure by the insurance industry to invest in claims technology systems to harness this.
Record football fundraising day
This year’s Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group Cup, sponsored by Groupama Insurances and supported by www.insurancejobs.co.uk, produced some scintillating football and a record-breaking fundraising total of £20 000 for the UK charity.
Audatex system outage blasted by Axa
Axa Insurance has labelled a system outage at claims software firm audatex “unacceptable”, after a glitch left motor insurers with a four-day delay in processing repair assessments.
Post powerlist 2010: The influential crowd
Over the past 12 months the UK insurance industry has faced the global recession head on, taken the change of government in its stride and has shown that it is ready to face oncoming regulation in the form of Solvency II. Below we name the major players…
Household – aggregators: The next big thing?
After success in the motor market, the aggregators are turning their attention to household insurance. Will they manage a repeat performance? asks Jane Bernstein.
Confused adds five to motor panel
Aggregator confused has named five new insurers to its motor offering bringing its panel to 90 members.
Hastings Direct appoints new financial controller
Hastings Direct has appointed Joy Butler as its new group financial controller.
Zurich moves to keep pace with mid-market
Zurich has embarked on a "defensive strategy" to become the most visible insurer in the mid-market space with the launch of a revamped product suite.
Canopius appoints Rolfe
Privately owned Lloyd's operation Canopius Group has confirmed the appointment of former UK General chief executive Tim Rolfe.
Donaldson completes top team with commercial hires
The chief executive of RSA's Latvian business Tara Kneafsey is to move to the UK to drive forward the insurer's SME offering.
Future market challenges: After the storm
Amid the unprecedented economic pressures and turbulence of recent years, the insurance industry has performed admirably. Now Mark Winlow urges companies to concentrate on the key catalysts for change and understand the consequences their responses will…
EU buyers fearing insurance rate increase
Almost half of European insurance buyers are concerned that current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
EU buyers fearing insurance rate increase
Almost half of European insurance buyers are concerned that current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
Post Magazine – 30 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post Magazine – 16 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Canopius confirms Tim Rolfe appointment
Former UK General chief executive Tim Rolfe has taken up a senior role at privately owned Lloyd’s group Canopius, Post has learnt.
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Allianz launches flexible motor cover
Allianz Retail has launched an online car insurance product as part of the division’s ongoing development plans.
Customers reject pet cover on price
Allianz’ Pet Plan product has proved to be the dominant player in the pet insurance market with a 40% share in terms of gross written premium.
Towers Watson: injury claims costs up 30%
The cost of injury claims in the UK car insurance market has grown recently by nearly 30% per annum according to Towers Watson.