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Axa $850m subordinated notes assigned BBB by S&P
Standard & Poor's has assigned its BBB long-term issue rating to the $850m perpetual subordinated notes issued by French holding company Axa (A-/Stable/A-2).
Singapore wants higher entry level for financial advisers
Singapore's Financial Advisory Industry Review committee is looking to improve the financial advisory industry through higher educational standards.
AMMB Holdings seeks partners in Malaysia
Malaysian financial services group wants partners for AMLife and AMFamily Takaful by June.
Metal theft falls to lowest level in six years - but funding could be withdrawn
A parliamentary group aimed at combating metal theft has called for a renewed commitment to funding, despite insurer figures showing that theft from churches has fallen to its lowest level since 2006.
Smith to spearhead Ageas growth with three-year plan
Ageas UK's new chief executive Andy Watson has stressed that the firm will keep an active eye on potential acquisitions after taking the reins from Barry Smith, who has stepped up to become the group’s first chief operating officer.
Investing in the profession: Allianz scholarship set for second-year intake
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme, aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma, has opened for applications.
Law report: Judge's decision reflects court's reluctance to depart from 2.5% discount rate
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Inconsistent accident account sees injury case thrown out
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Civil reform impact: Funding impact on settlement dynamics
Civil litigation will see a series of fundamental reforms in three months’ time under Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations and government regulation, and damages-based agreements are set to make their mark on funding arrangements, says Tim Wallis.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny was thrilled to spend two hours sitting in a Lloyd's box this week watching the brokers and underwriters of London's market ply their trade.
Law report: Res ipsa loquitur case fails
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Market moves: Twice is nice for JLT as broking sector leads the way
This week belonged to the broking sector, with JLT adding added new staff to its speciality and reinsurance arms. There were also moves in the intermediary space for BGL, Miller and Towergate.
My Best XI: Ashton West, Motor Insurers' Bureau
Motor Insurers' Bureau chief executive Ashton West selects his best XI for an insurance company start up.
Insurance contracts: Watch your mouth
A Court of Appeal ruling on contract law allowing verbal discussions to be incorporated into a contract at any stage could have far-reaching implications for the industry.
In Series: Outsourcing - Can't someone else do it?
Outsourcing administration can ease the pressure on staff, allowing them to focus on the jobs they were hired to do.
AIG on-risk for helicopter crash as Crawford investigates
Crawford & Company will handle claims arising from the fatal helicopter crash in south west London this morning.
Wunelli analysis uncovers UK speeding specifics
Analysis carried out by telematics firm Wunelli has uncovered new insight into when, where and in what vehicles people are most likely to exceed the speed limit.
Editor's comment: Prioritising prevention
There are occasions when expert commentators would prefer their long-term predictions to never come true.
Post magazine - 17 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurance Council of Australia: Tasmania fires the 'start of what's to come'
The Insurance Council of Australia has warned that the country could be in for a difficult fire season, after fires ravaged Tasmania and the mainland and caused tens of millions of dollars in insured losses.
In-demand Digital Animal resists buyout offers as insurers form queue
An emerging digital marketing firm claims that it has rejected several buyout proposals from insurers after reporting an "unprecedented rise" in the number of industry players contemplating social media-driven distribution channels.
Costa Concordia one year on: Sea change
A year after the Costa Concordia disaster the insurance market is still picking up the pieces, but what will be the long-term impact?
Marketing and advertising: Small screen, big rewards?
Television advertising has become a major marketing tool for many in the industry, but how do firms get it right, and can those with smaller budgets compete?
Browne Jacobson poaches DAC Beachcroft partner Roberts
Defendant personal injury law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed former DAC Beachcroft partner and operations manager Ailsa Roberts as a partner.