Insurer
Quinn plan handed in
A new business plan for Quinn Insurance to re-open its commercial insurance lines in the UK was handed to the Financial Regulator last week.
BIBA 2010: Ecclesiastical launches online care and charity platform
Over half of British insurance brokers believe that using an online platform to trade with carriers will help them retain commercial insurance business that would otherwise go direct, according to a survey by Ecclesiastical.
BIBA 2010: Willis CEO questions FSA's "grandfathering" of Quinn
Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has questioned the Financial Services Authority's role in the problems revolving around Quinn Insurance.
BIBA 2010: Open GI launches online quote and buy for SMEs
Open GI has launched Ebroker for Open Trader, a new online quote and buy solution the firm claims will enable brokers to sell SME products to clients via the web.
Miller poised to join international broking network
Assurex Global is poised to appoint Miller as one of two new UK partners, after a long search to replace HSBC Insurance Brokers.
Post in print - 20 May 2010
Post reporter Dan Dunkley gives a 60-second snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post.
Lancashire Holdings upgraded by S&P
Ratings of A- and BBB awarded with stable outlook
Penny Black's insurance week
There must be something that rubs off on the England cricket team where Brit Insurance is involved.
Career development & CSR news: Ask the expert
I feel I have gained a great deal of experience during the recession with my current employer, but that this is not being recognised internally in terms of the promotion I deserve. How easy is it to move up the career ladder externally at the moment?
Career development & CSR news: Catlin-sponsored explorers reach North Pole in quest for risk info
A team of three British explorers have reached the North Geographic Pole, following a 60-day scientific survey across the floating sea ice of the Arctic Ocean.
Accounting - Currency & exchange rates: Currency affairs
The insurance market is increasingly becoming a multinational multi-currency industry and this can bring benefits. But, as John O'Neill reports there are also dangers associated with this in the current climate.
Finance raising - IPOS: Lack of activity
Marsh recently predicted an increase in initial public offerings. Amy Ellis looks at what is actually happening and the impact on the wider insurance community.
Regional review - Birmingham: Banging the drum for Brum
With a number of new entrants over the past 18 months, Birmingham looks a lively place to do business. Leigh Jackson reports on the upsurge of activity for the city.
BDMA chairman rebuffs founder claims
It is interesting that Mr Charlton is so keen to pass judgement on the British Damage Management Association, with which he has had no involvement for a number of years (www.postonline.co.uk/1636110).
Comment- Claims outsourcing: Poor perception
Outsourcing has suffered from a poor reputation in recent years, with reports of dismal service from third parties. Ian Gilmour examines why, and how this can be addressed.
Interview - Ben Wright: Property boom
Despite the recession, Keelan Westall's head Ben Wright tells Mairi MacDonald the business has ambitious expansion plans.
RSA unveils launches to regain SME ground
RSA is to launch more commercial products in its bid to become a top-five player in the SME market.
Allianz CEO lowers 2010 expectations
Allianz chief executive Andrew Torrance has conceded the insurer has lower expectations for 2010, after its operating profit fell 10.7% in the first quarter of the year.
Top five Post stories
The five most popular stories at postonline.co.uk over the past seven days were:
New data hub promises level playing field for insurers
Non-direct motor insurers and brokers will soon be able to compete head on with their direct counterparts, following the launch of a new data bureau that will validate claims, credit and vehicle data at the point of sale, according to its founding…
Confusion over FSA prompts calls for government rethink
The insurance industry has called on the government to review its regulatory proposals, after plans to scrap the Financial Services Authority were thrown into confusion.
Court leaves Zurich
Zurich's European general insurance chief executive officer and former Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance CEO Annette Court, pictured, is to leave the business "by mutual agreement to pursue other opportunities".
Amlin GWP rise
Amlin has reported gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) rose 32.1% for the four months ended 30 April 2010 to £964.0m (30 April 2009: £729.7m).