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Europe: Ukraine - a wait and see game
Will the recent and ongoing turmoil in Ukraine and the exit of Russian insurers from the region mean new opportunities for Western insurers?
Dates announced for dissolution of parliament and general election in 2015
The Leader of the House has announced that, subject to the progress of business, the last sitting day of parliament before the dissolution prior to the General Election will be on Thursday 26 March 2015.
Nick Parsons appointed Foil president
Browne Jacobson partner Nick Parsons has been appointed Forum of Insurance Lawyers president for the coming 12 months.
2% rate rise in 2015 not enough to spark motor profitability, claims EY
Next year has been billed as the beginning of a trend in rising motor premiums by advisory firm EY, yet a predicted average 2% rise in 2015 will be below the rate of claims inflation.
Post magazine – 20 November 2014
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.
Interview: Nick Parsons: Stepping into the limelight
After six years as vice-president at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, Nick Parsons has assumed the role of president. He tells Post why he will not be a one-man band and shares his plans for the association
Standard Club members face 5% premium hike
Shipping mutual The Standard Club has revealed a 5% general increase in Protection & Indemnity premiums for the 20 February 2015 renewal.
Insurers too slow in bringing products to market, states report
Insurance companies are too slow taking new products to market and struggle to keep pace with evolving consumer demands, according to the majority of industry marketing professionals surveyed by Target Group.
CGI awarded My Licence contract as insurers wait to use system
CGI has contracted with the Motor Insurers' Bureau to deliver the My Licence hub to insurers as the system is reportedly being rolled-out across the industry.
Amlin GWP climbs 4.2% for YTD
Amlin has recorded a 4.2% increase in gross written premium to £2.29bn for the nine months ended 30 September (9M 2013: £2.20bn), despite a year-on-year drop in the firm’s UK quarterly GWP from £269.6m to £257.4m.
Blog: AEB for safer A to Bs
In line with Road Safety week, Ageas head of motor and personal Lines underwriting services Kevin Kiernan looks at how AEB systems can help make the roads safer
PRA set to issue individual firm reviews following reserve release warning
Letter to industry CEOs raised concerns over the sustainability of reserve releasing
Flexible commissions look set for FCA scrutiny over conflicts of interest
Compliance specialists say regulator is ‘incredibly interested’ in the practice
Survey sparks calls for co-ordinated effort to attract graduates to insurance
Warning over succession crisis and wage inflation if industry appeal is not raised
Revenue boost from digital innovation tipped to drive insurer acquisitions
82% of insurers expect acquisitions to improve their position in digital world
Europe: Global fraud and corruption trends
Are there any common characteristics between fraudsters across the globe? And what can insurers learn from these common themes? Hitesh Patel and James Maycock take a look
C-Suite - Insurer: Is Solvency II worth all the hype?
In just 13 months Solvency II will be implemented – but what does this actually mean?
In Series - Personal Injury: Hear we go
As legal reforms make whiplash claims less profitable, claims farmers appear to be moving into areas such as industrial deafness. But will they see the same level of success?
Ex-Zurich claims boss Paton to be reunited with Steve Lewis at RSA
RSA has appointed Zurich’s former UK chief claims officer Bill Paton as claims director for the insurer’s UK and Western Europe business.
Ebola virus: Ebola survival guide
The Ebola outbreak has now claimed more than 5000 lives. So how are insurers reacting to the ongoing threat – and what would infection on European soil mean for the industry?
Pool Re hails Treasury 'concessions' ahead of EGM vote
Pool Re has welcomed "significant concessions” from HM Treasury in its quest to modernise the terrorism scheme.
Blog: Five Quindell headlines that should have rung alarm bells
Following the news today that Quindell founder and chairman Rob Terry has resigned from the board of directors with immediate effect, Post lists five recent headlines that spelt trouble for the firm.
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…