Insurer
Broker survey acclaims QBE the most competitive insurer
Whittaker: delighted QBE ranked leaders in its field.
The complete package
Jonathan Swift explains why steady growth and impressive achievements across all of its business areas meant Hiscox was the top pick for the judges in the General Insurer of the Year category.
Making some major strides
Ranked by consumers as 'the most ethical brand' in the UK, Co-operative Insurance is a worthy winner of the Corporate Social Responsibility award. Ant Gould takes a look at a number of the company's initiatives.
Licence to skill
RSA's new web-based training tool incorporates a broad range of learning resources delivered across multiple media that has had a marked effect in increasing the number of e-learning solutions taken within the insurance group, writes Stephanie Denton.
Thinking big in SME
Observing a gap in the market, Brit Insurance has made headway in the micro-SME sector based on its dedication to delivering innovative and well-targeted business cover, highlights Mairi MacDonald.
Pick of the week: Aviva backtracks, Bluefin rates providers, La Playa looks to Big Apple, Aviva cuts, Barbon expands
Senior reporter Louise Meeson looks at the top news stories in this week's issue of Post Magazine.
GIC India thought to be lead insurer for Iranian plane crash
GIC of India thought to leading aviation insurance of crashed Caspian Airlines crash
Claims firm completes £19.55m MBO
Lloyds private equity arm backs buyouts of ANSA and Independent Inspections.
Insurancewide to cease trading over VAT case
Cost of battle with HMRC to blame
Axa boss meets with MPs to demand better flood protection
Philippe Maso sets out insurer's manifesto.
Former Equity bosses to buy brokers in branch network push
Mike Hutton said the business is targetting "good geographic underwriting areas"..
Sterling Insurance outlook "negative", according to Fitch
However, Insurer Financial Strength Rating affirmed at BBB+
Omega rating reaffirmed
CEO Tolliday said move comes at "pivotal" time for insurance group
No profitability expected in 2009 for motor insurers
An increase of 20% in average premium is need to see profit
Deloitte to advise on Solvency II
Deloitte has been appointed by the European Commission to advise on Solvency II
Aviva launches commercial property owners package
The offering is traded exclusively online
CNA Europe appoints head of renewable energy and construction
Dowling joins from XL Insurance
WR Berkley makes senior appointment from AIG
O'Connor joins accident and health team
Most insurers believe Solvency II will cost less than £500 000
New research by BDO Stoy Hayward reveals that many firms have only made basic estimates of cost
AM Best affirms Lloyd's rating
Ratings agency AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of Lloyd's. The outlook for all ratings remaining stable.
Insurers warned to tread carefully with biosynth technology
Lloyd's tells market to take care as potential liabilities could be catastrophic