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Thornside pet insurance
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
ULR wins Kwik Fit contract
Legal expenses insurer ULR is poised go on a recruitment drive, having picked up a major contract with personal lines broking giant Kwik Fit Financial Services.
Hardy sees profits rocket before exchange
Bermuda-domiciled insurer Hardy has reported a steep increase in profit before tax and foreign exchange movements of £26.7m (2008: £4.4m), in contrast to a slight dip in profit before tax of £20.1m (2008: £23.1m). The combined ratio before foreign…
Hodges: no 'land grab' for Aviva
Aviva UK plans to build its capability in the commercial property owners and motor sectors after its business insurance book shrunk by £400m in 2009.
LV to recruit another 75 staff
LV's new 24-hour call centre for motor insurance customers in Hudddersfield may be expanded to household during 2010. The insurer hopes to create up to 75 jobs over the next 18 months following the opening.
QBE shakes up European arm
QBE Europe has puts its asset protection book into run-off, following a restructure of its product underwriting and distribution model.
ABI slams proposal for compulsory dog cover
The Association of British Insurers has slammed government proposals to introduce compulsory third-party dog insurance in the UK.
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UK General confirms 20 jobs are at risk
UK General has confirmed that 20 jobs are potentially at risk as a result of the restructure of its branch network.
Credit card compliance low
Only 11% of UK companies, including insurers, are certified as payment card industry compliant, according to new research by Tripwire.
Allianz SME tie-up
Allianz has created a tie-up between its commercial and legal protection divisions to offer free advice to its small business policyholders.
Allianz boss: Tesco-sized affinity deal possible
The general manager of Allianz Retail has hailed its latest affinity win with Volkswagen Insurance Service as a "milestone" for its fledgling corporate partners business, and a sign that it could do a deal of the size of Tesco Bank.
Aviva and Fortis-backed start-up targets 450 brokers in 2010
Aviva, Fortis and LV have thrown their weight behind a new broking support service aimed at rivalling long-standing offerings Countrywide from Open GI, and Keychoice from SSP.
Law firm backs referral fees
Law firm Minster Law has spoken out in support of referral fees.
Post in print - 11 March issue
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - live webinar today at 3:30. Sign up now
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Fortis UK profit down £47m
Fortis reports non-life profit before tax and interest of £29m, down from £76m in 2008, with CEO Barry Smith attributing reduced profit to “challenging market conditions.”
Editor's comment: Is Aviva now fitter?
For months there has been speculation about how much business Aviva had shed in its efforts to bolster its profitability. The answer — as highlighted in its 2009 full year accounts out this week — was quite a lot, as it reported net written premiums in…
Brit appoints Sydney MD
Brit Insurance has appointed Mike Davidson as managing director for Sydney following the establishment of its own Australian office replacing its previous third party arrangement.
Reed: Job-seekers outpace employer demand
The number of job seekers climbed at a faster rate than new jobs in the market, research by employment agency Reed has revealed.
Fortis international GI arm COR worsens to 107.8% in 2009
The group recorded an overall net profit EUR 456m, although its non life business net profit of EUR 74m, was negatively impacted by higher claims in Belgium and the UK.
Fortis international GI arm COR worsens to 107.8% in 2009
The group recorded an overall net profit EUR 456m, although its non life business net profit of EUR 74m, was negatively impacted by higher claims in Belgium and the UK.
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…