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Rehabilitation - PAS 150: Kitemark conundrum
The lack of an attached kitemark to new rehabilitation code of practice PAS 150 spelled disappointment for some. In the first of two articles on the standard, Lynn Rouse explores the key issue of accreditation.
HMRC admits defeat in aggregator VAT battle
HM Revenue & Customs has decided against appealing its long-running aggregator VAT battle to the Supreme Court.
Zenith and Link cost Guardian Holdings £129m
Motor insurer Zenith and its sister company Link Insurance, have cost its former owner £129m, twice the £65m Guardian paid for it five years ago.
Post in print - 3 June 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post.
ELTO success not dependent on FSA
The insurance industry has continued to back the formation of an Employers’ Liability Tracing Office, despite concerns about the future of the Financial Services Authority.
Junction reveals ambitious growth plans
Junction said it has today revealed ambitious growth plans in a marketplace otherwise seen by analysts as static.
Groupama appoints new chief actuary
Groupama has appointed Niraj Shah as chief actuary, with current actuary Steven Blake set to join RSA.
Beazley appoints broker relations boss
Beazley has appointed Dan Jones to lead its strategic broker relations programme.
Aegon raids Zurich for new UK CFO
Dutch insurer Aegon has appointed Zurich head of group audit Clare Bousfield as chief financial officer of of its UK arm.
Chubb confirms £41.5m Lloyd’s syndicate
Chubb has confirmed it has received approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish a new Syndicate which will be named Chubb 1882.
Fitch: latest Solvency II proposals expected to increase capital requirements
Fitch Ratings says that the latest QIS5 Solvency II regulatory capital proposals may increase capital requirements for European insurers compared to earlier proposals, depending on insurers' specific characteristics.
Aegon raids Zurich for new UK CFO
Dutch insurer Aegon has appointed Zurich head of group audit Clare Bousfield as chief financial officer of of its UK arm.
Aviva appoints new Romania chief
Aviva has appointed Mihai Popescu as chief executive of Aviva Romania.
Simply Biz appoints MDs
Simply Biz PLC has made Matt Timmins & Neil Stevens Joint managing directors of the Simply Biz Group.
Prudential AIA bid collapses
Prudential’s bid to acquire AIG’s Asian arm, AIA, has collapsed in the early hours of this morning, according to reports.
IAG pumps $365m into UK reserves after claims deterioration
IAG has ploughed $365m (£207m) into its UK claims reserves following a “significant deterioration” in UK claims experience.
Aviva appoints new Romania chief
Aviva has appointed Mihai Popescu as chief executive of Aviva Romania.
Penny Black's insurance week
Despite claims to the contrary, Penny is still not 100% convinced by former Lorega chief executive John Sims' claims that he is not having a mid-life crisis.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Europeans get Chinese permission
Looking through Post's back cataloguepaints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR news: Working together to beat the recession
Recent figures indicate that the UK economy grew between February and April this year. It seems almost too good to be true to think that, after 18 months of economic crisis, the tide may be turning for UK businesses.
Career development & CSR news: Kwik Fit four bike challenge
Four leather-clad Kwik Fit Insurance employees are taking part in a 1600-mile sponsored motorbike ride, around the coast of Scotland, in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for a much-needed cardiac ultrasound machine at The Royal Hospital for Sick…
Career development & CSR news: Zurich staff set to take on 192 charity challenges
Zurich Financial Services' 7000 UK employees are gearing up to take on 192 separate community challenges as the firm celebrates the 21st year of its annual volunteering event.
Employment tribunals - cost recovery: Getting your money back
When claimants take their employer to a tribunal and lose, costs are rarely awarded. Andrew McDonald explores why this recovery is becoming increasingly important.