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Markel appoints industry veteran Spencer as NED
Markel International has appointed former BMS CEO John Spencer as a non-executive director.
Video: Covéa Insurance CEO James Reader
Covéa Insurance CEO James Reader tells Post his plans for the next 12 months including the continuing integration of the Sterling business.
Century Underwriting launches professions division
Managing general agent Century Underwriting has launched a professional indemnity and directors' and officers' service in partnership with insurer Arch.
Britannia and UK P&I Club in merger talks
The boards of the Britannia Club and the UK P&I Club have entered into merger talks.
Skuld announces executive changes and 2016 renewals growth
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has announced three changes to its management team including appointing Lars Dueled as chief underwriting officer.
LV Broker finds underinsurance gap in 2.7 million ‘mid-net-worth’ homes
Households are not identifying themselves as wealthy enough, leaving the vast majority underinsured according to LV Broker.
Axa's Evans 'surprised' by competitors' flood figures
Axa's £80m flood bill did not materially affect its 2015 results, according to UK and Ireland group CEO Paul Evans, who was "surprised" at some of the results released by competitors.
Four more regional sites to be ‘optimised' in RSA cost-saving drive
RSA's offices in Liverpool, Halifax, Horsham and Chelmsford will be impacted by the insurer's plans to reduce its regional footprint.
Covéa recruiting for northern region leader to replace Owen
Covéa Insurance north region head Maureen Owen is to leave the business at the beginning of March, the company has confirmed.
Axa UK and Ireland reports improved COR and £80m flood bill
Underlying earnings for Axa UK and Ireland increased 25% to £312m in 2015 (2014: £250m) alongside an improved combined operating ratio of 97.1% (2014: 98%).
Europe: Peer-to-peer insurance - is this the future?
The sharing economy meets insurance - so is it time for reciprocity insurance contracts to take off?
Blog: Managing risk in bricks and water
Driven by global events and new economic dynamics, the risks of property damage claims are rising dramatically.
RSA unveils record underwriting profit as Hester declares turnaround 'largely complete'
UK-headquartered RSA's after tax profits climbed 221% to £224m in 2015 compared with 2014.
Post Magazine - issue date 25 February 2016
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS app edition on the App Store or read the Post digital edition online.
Penny Black's Social World - 25 February 2016
All the latest news from the worldwide web
Insurers warned over increased risk of identity fraud
Fraud specialist Synectics Solutions has warned insurers that they face a heightened challenge in 2016 in the form of identity fraud.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 25 February 2016
Penny enjoyed half term spoiling her young relatives with a trip to London’s Kidzania. This theme park offers an indoor town staffed by the children who visit each day.
Career Development: 1000 companies to inspire Britain
Fourteen insurance specialists were named in the London Stock Exchange Group’s report, 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain, which showcases dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises across all sectors of the economy.
Motoring Convictions: Covering the convicted
Being convicted of a motoring offence can have serious repercussions as far as insurance is concerned. What are the options for drivers whose cards have been marked?
Three still missing after Didcot Power Station collapse
Emergency services are searching for three people after yesterday’s (23 February) partial collapse of the decommissioned Didcot A Power Station in south Oxfordshire.
Aviva launches cancer care top-up insurance
Aviva has unveiled a top-up health insurance product, Cancer Essentials, which will include a cash payment on diagnosis and access to round-the-clock helplines.
Towergate and Ageas sign £300m capacity agreement
A new capacity deal will see Ageas provide £60m annually for five years across Arista’s commercial motor, property and liability products, as well as Towergate’s holiday homes portfolio.
Zurich commits to Asia-Pacific after Hong Kong sale exploration report
Zurich has confirmed it has no intention of exiting the Hong Kong and Singapore markets after a Reuters report stated it was considering selling its operations in those areas.
Premium rates softened 3.4% in Asia-Pacific last year, says QBE
Australian insurance giant QBE saw rates softening on average 3.4% in Asia-Pacific (excluding Australia and New Zealand) in 2015 as competition intensified across the region.