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Your say: Taking preventative action to combat stress
I read with interest the recent article, Under pressure, regarding workplace stress in the financial services sector, and fully agree with Roddy Macleod that companies must acknowledge cases and take action as soon as work-related issues of this nature…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny heads for Paradise City
Broker Focus: Fraud - First line of defence
Insurers are often called to bear arms in the battle against fraud, but should brokers be doing more to defend the industry?
View from the top: The French connection
London's cosmopolitan nature means it is well placed to capitalise on emerging market opportunities, says Nicolas Aubert.
Opinion: Risk on the boardroom agenda
It is up to risk managers to ensure that insurance buying is a serious strategic issue, says Paul Taylor. The Roads to Ruin report, jointly published by Airmic and Cass Business School in July last year, underlined the importance of having a full…
FSA to end client exposure and abolish unclear risk transfer agreements
The Financial Services Authority is to publish a consultation on changes to its client money rules around risk transfer by the end of this month, in a bid to abolish ambiguous insurer agreements.
CHOs slam decision to refer motor market to Competition Commission
Credit hire operators have called for resources to be redirected to improving the Association of British Insurers-backed general terms of agreement rather than towards an investigation by the Competition Commission into the "dysfunctional" motor…
Law report: Solicitors did not have to advise on surgery
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Costs case underscores need for explicit settlement withdrawal
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Ability to pay must be considered
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Ask the expert: Ideal length of interview process
Is there such a thing as an ideal length of interview process to ensure the best candidate is hired?
Market moves: Broking steps up the recruitment push
This week the recruitment space belonged to the broking community, which saw major moves across the sector. In the past seven days, Willis, Lorica, Giles and Lockton all named new senior staff.
My best 11: Chris Hall, Questgates
Questgates managing director Chris Hall selects his Best XI for an insurance start-up. Recently deposed Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish adds a touch of class to a team, featuring a blend of insurers, brokers and claims professionals. The less said about…
Omega shareholders approve £164m acquisition by Canopius
Omega shareholders have backed Canopius' bid to buy the business meaning the acqusition could go through in July.
"Strong likelihood" of redundancies as Covea scraps aggregator plans
MMA Holdings has confirmed that it will not be launching an aggregator platform as it "does not fit" with its core UK business and plans for future growth.
Norton Rose bolsters French practice with new appointments
Global law firm Norton Rose has recruited Hogan Lovell's Bénédicte Denis as a corporate partner in its Paris office.
Editor's comment: The best of British
The timing could hardly have been more apposite. As the Queen sat selecting outfits to commence four days of Jubilee celebrations, Hyperion was preparing to toast its very own regal rejoice: six months after news first leaked of its takeover talks with…
Telematics: Ready for the mainstream?
Telematics remains in its infancy, but many in the industry have high hopes for its growth. But is the technology ready to make the leap into the mainstream?
Interview: Airmic's Nicholas Bailey - Ready for the handover
After 15 years with Airmic, Nicholas Bailey is poised to become the new chairman, but how will he tackle buyers' concerns during his time in the hot seat?
CILA could play regulatory role if Insurance Mediation Directive is passed
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters could change its remit to become a regulator if leaked European regulation to oversee the industry is introduced, according to its president Simon Burley.
Hyperion sets sights on US consolidators after £95m buy
Hyperion chief executive David Howden has vowed to make a swift return to the acquisition trail following its £95m takeover of Lloyd's broker Windsor last Friday - the group's largest deal to date - thus creating a "credible alternative" to the new wave…
LIC investigated over Rs10m death benefit scam
The Life Insurance Corporation of India is being investigated for alleged "serious financial irregularities" in a scheme designed to provide insurance for the country's rural poor.
Willis Re appoints Angelini-Hurll to newly created role
Willis Re has appointed Kieran Angelini-Hurll as regional director of its Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey operations.
Post magazine - 7 June 2012
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