Offshoring
Guernsey removed from US ‘blacklist’
Guernsey’s engagement with Washington has resulted in Democrat Senator Carl Levin removing the island from his ‘blacklist’.
Tax exemption option could lure back firms
Firms that have redomiciled for tax purposes could consider returning to the UK if a government-driven consultation on corporate tax for controlled foreign companies leads to substantial legislative changes, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Customer service: Customer service at risk due to desire to reduce overheads
Companies need to be alert to the danger of compromising customer service in their attempts to reduce overheads, warned David Tryon, director of client management at DST Global Solutions.
Growth in the marine market
New entrants are popping up in the European marine market on a regular basis yet report say rates are softening as there is over capacity. Jakki May takes a look at the market to assess what the real state of play is.
Climate change - domestic renewable energy: the risks and opportunities
With electrical and roofing contractors now moving into eco-friendly home energy installation, Richard Forrest-Smith explains the risks, regulation and exciting insurance opportunities this presents.
Howden targets energy and marine markets
Howden is planning to enter the offshore energy and marine markets in a bid to diversify its international book of business.
Motor Claims 2011: Food for thought
The annual Post motor claims conference has become a must-attend event for those leading the motor insurance sector.
Post Europe: Captives in Europe: A certain value in an uncertain environment
Businesses and insurers face times of change and uncertainty but as Frederick Gabriel explains captives’ core values and advantages remain the same.
Postscript - five years ago: NU looks to offshore more IT jobs
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
RBSI seals EXL Indian outsourcing deal
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance could offshore more than 300 back office roles to India after launching a consultation with more than a thousand staff last week.
Post in print - 11 November 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
CII welcomes Gibraltar affiliate
The Gibraltar Insurance Institute has been accepted as an affiliate institute of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
BIS countdown - outsourcing innovation: Major makeover
As growth demands surpass in-house capabilities, Jeremy Owenson looks at how modern day outsourcing can more easily produce mutually beneficial solutions.
Technology: If the cap fits...
Will you build or buy your new reinsurance IT system? Kevin Richmond explores some of the recent advances and key considerations in the perennial resourcing debate.
Climate change - renewable energy: Learning from mistakes
With the discovery of problems with the foundations of some offshore wind farms, Fraser McLachlan explains what the insurance industry can do to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
Inside View: On the brink of change
Despite BP's self-insured status, oil and energy (re)insurance could be about to undergo radical change in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, writes Alistair Lockhart-Smith
Brit appoints Gibraltar boss
Brit Insurance has promoted Andrew Cunningham to head of office for its Gibraltar operations.
Brit appoints Gibraltar boss
Brit Insurance has promoted Andrew Cunningham to head of office for its Gibraltar operations.
Offshore insurers deny cutting rates to win ex-Quinn business
Two unrated offshore insurers said to be among the key beneficiaries of Quinn¹s problems in the UK have hit back at suggestions they are underpricing risks to win commercial business previously underwritten by the Irish firm.
Tories vow we will create "most competitive tax system in the G20"
The Conservative Party today outlined its ambition is to create the most competitive tax system in the G20 within five years.
Pick of the week
Pressure mounts after pleural plaques review thrown out; Insurers warned over off-shoring VAT bill; Zurich plans real estate growth; Oakley opens branch of Chesham Insurance; Smaller brokers face FSA fees hike
