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Lorega adds to broker development team
Lorega has boosted its broker development division with the hire of two employees.
APC product hits Irish market
APC has begun writing business in the Republic of Ireland with the launch of its first product, which is aimed at shopkeepers.
Fortis wins American Express insurance deal
Fortis Insurance and American Express have announced a new five-year strategic partnership to deliver fully branded motor and household insurance products to American Express’ UK customer.
Affinity news: Go bespoke or reach out to others
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Affinity news: Watson: look at aims first
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Rehabilitation Awards 2010 – Welcome
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2010 in the sumptuous surroundings of Merchant Taylors Hall by the chair of the judging panel, deputy editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who outlined why there should be a real sense of optimism and…
Affinity news: Risk sharing not on the agenda
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Affinity news: Insurers urged to look beyond top-20 targets
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Allianz predicts MoJ fast track system will save £5m
Allianz is expected to save more than £5m a year by processing personal injury claims through the new fast track Ministry of Justice system for road traffic accidents.
Dual makes property and casualty move
Dual Corporate Risks has branched out from its professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ heartland and entered the property and casualty market with the appointment of the former managing director of Glacier Group, Steven Price.
A kwik fix for Fortis?
Fortis’ onward march continued last week with the not-so-unexpected news that it had acquired the Kwik Fit insurance business.
Broker Direct sees profit fall by three quarters
Broker Direct saw its profit fall by three quarters in 2009, and chief executive Roy Green predicted the firm’s profitability will be “under pressure” for the remainder of 2010.
NIG slips into the red as RBSI brands all suffer
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG was the only one of its major four brands to record a loss in 2009, Post has discovered.
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
Property - timber frames: Fanning the flames
With the UKTFA introducing the Site Safe initiative for timber-framed buildings, Amy Ellis reports on the progress made in this highly flammable area.
Affinity news: Brand butlering offers third way for providers
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
OIM hires ex Bluefin boss
Former Bluefin managing director, Chris Ladkin is joining OIM Underwriting to head up its new Finpro team.
Post Magazine – 8 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital e-book.
ABI: Directive should not be used to force insurers to hold excessive capital
The Association of British Insurers comments on the launch of QIS5.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Aviva to sponsor Premiership Rugby
Insurance giant Aviva has agreed a £20m four-year deal to become the new sponsor of Premiership Rugby.
Aviva modifies motor trade offering
The general insurer has revamped its motor trade insurance proposition to better cater for the needs of smaller motor traders.