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Economy on "road to recovery"
Businesses are starting to enjoy a recovery in markets at home and overseas, according to delegates at the Coface - the country risk conference for the UK and Ireland.
UIB appoints group FD
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Keith Anderson to the UIB Holdings Group board as group finance director.
Williams leaves Tesco Compare
Debra Williams has stepped down from her role as chief executive of Tesco Compare, Post has revealed.
FSA break-up: What's your view?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has sounded the death knell for the Financial Services Authority.
Aviva revamps commercial policies
Aviva has relaunched its commercial policy documentation in a bid to extend the cover and make it more broker and customer-friendly.
Equity World Cup competition - week two: Still fancy England’s chances?
Having now seen England in action against the USA in the 2010 World Cup, Post Magazine asked a broker and insurer for their views on the national team’s chances in the tournament.
Allianz warns of fit note fraud
Allianz Legal Protection is warning employers to be on the look-out for bogus GP fit notes.
Equity Word Cup competition - week two: Insurer in play
Ian Torrance, underwriting manager in Scotland, Equity Red Star.
Equity World Cup competition - week two: Broker on the ball
Michael Edwards, MCE Insurance
The proposal to give Bank of England overall control "makes sense"
This is according to Mathew Rutter, financial services partner at Beachcroft.
Rapid insurance sector growth and Solvency II concerns prompt launch of Gibraltar’s first specialist actuarial consultancy
Mazars Actuaries and Consultants, the UK-based actuarial arm of international accountancy firm Mazars, has opened an office in Gibraltar. The new venture will be led by director Paul Tysoe, a member of the territory’s insurance sector.
Scrapping the FSA is the right decision for banks but the case is not made for insurers
This is according to Bruno Geiringer, a partner in the insurance group at law firm Pinsent Masons.
US targets two insurers, banks, shipping and energy sector in new Iran sanctions
The US Treasury on Wednesday blacklisted more companies – putting them off limits to US businesses - including two insurers.
ABI warns government against adding to burden of costs
The Association of British Insurers has said that it is "open minded" to regulatory changes to the financial services sector.
Argo International appoints class underwriter to lead accident & health team
Argo International, the specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, has announced the appointment of John Moffatt as Class Underwriter to lead its growing Accident and Health business.
SEC ends probe of AIG and executives
US regulators have closed an investigation of AIG and some of its executives over the insurer's near collapse in 2008 that led to a $182bn government bailout, according to newswire Reuters.
Julian Millar joins QBE
QBE has confirmed the appointment of Julian Millar as head of claims in its property division.
Chancellor outlines future of financial regulation
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has outlined the government’s intention to hand over regulatory control of the financial services sector to the Bank of England.
US targets two insurers, banks, shipping and energy sector in new Iran sanctions
The US Treasury on Wednesday blacklisted more companies – putting them off limits to US businesses - including two insurers.
Cloud computing: Clouds on the horizon
Cloud computing has become the latest idea to catch the eye in commercial computing. Sam Barrett reports why the insurance industry is carefully assessing the advantages and potential pitfalls.
Interview - Stephanie Watkins: From speeding tickets to cricket wickets
Leigh Jackson talks to HSB UK's American chief executive officer and managing director of engineering insurance Stephanie Watkins about her past as a police officer in the US and her curious love for cricket.
Law firm criticises government plans
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has said that the government’s plan to split supervision and enforcement of the financial services industry will “dissipate responsibility”.
Post Magazine – 17 June 2010
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