Outsourcing
Roundtable - Cloud computing: head in the clouds
The term 'cloud computing' is very much in vogue. Post gathered together technology and insurance industry experts to debate whether the industry is ready to seize the opportunities it can offer. Amy Ellis reports.
Comment - claims: cutting the cost of claims
Introducing non-adversarial means of dispute resolution could be the answer to cutting the cost of claims, empowering qualified professionals and delighting the customer, argues Roger Flaxman.
Tawa takes 51% stake in US business
Tawa has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% stake in newly formed US holding company LGIC Holdings for $1.
Accenture extends RSA partnership
Accenture has extended its contract to provide RSA UK with insurance business process outsourcing services for four more years.
Tawa prioritises run-off after diversification
Tawa will continue to invest the majority of its funds in run-off portfolios, despite its recent decision to diversify.
Swiss Re agrees alliance with Pro
Reinsurer Swiss Re has agreed a strategic alliance with Tawa-owned insurance business Pro.
DDC unveils new service
DDC Outsourcing Solutions has unveiled a new combined lead generation and sales service.
Postbox: competency is crucial
I read the recent article "A focus on training" regarding professionalism in the claims sector with interest and wanted to take the opportunity to comment as it strikes me that a parity of focus doesn't exist between expertise in the property and motor…
Credit hire - market update: time for a credit check
With the coming year shaping up to be just as busy as 2010 in the credit hire arena, Craig Dickson looks at the themes and issues likely to dominate.
Credit hire - innovation - enter the claims processing matrix
Third-party intervention has failed to deliver the reining in of costs that insurers thought it might. Jon Ralph examines the idea of a collective, collaborative non-fault database, which would capture all claims.
Post history - 10 years ago: RSA allays India job move fears
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 10 years ago reveals.
Tawa completes acquisition
Tawa has acquired 100% of the issued shares of Oslo Reinsurance Company (UK).
Tawa completes acquisition
Tawa has acquired 100% of the issued shares of Oslo Reinsurance Company (UK).
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.
Claims Club news: Ombudsman relying on third parties as caseload increases
The Financial Ombudsman Service is making increasing use of outsourcing as it battles to keep up with the volume of cases it has to deal with, especially in the payment protection sector.
Interview - Marshall King: RFIB plans for the future
Softly spoken Marshall King has a track record worth shouting about. Lynn Rouse finds out about his plans to make sure everybody hears about broker RFIB.
Xchanging predicts year-on-year fall in 2011 profit
Xchanging chief executive and founder David Andrews has stepped down from the role of chief executive with immediate effect.
Xchanging predicts year-on-year fall in 2011 profit
Xchanging chief executive and founder David Andrews has stepped down from the role of chief executive with immediate effect.
Tawa targets US growth
Risk capital and insurance services provider Tawa has outlined plans to increase its investment in the US marketplace.
Post Europe: View from the Top - Opening up all channels
New controls on distance selling are being considered by the Turkish regulator. This specific regulation will improve consumer access to cover and enable insurers take full advantage of the significant opportunities this growing market has to offer.
View from the Top - Opening up all channels
New controls on distance selling are being considered by the Turkish regulator. This specific regulation will improve consumer access to cover and enable insurers take full advantage of the significant opportunities this growing market has to offer.
Aviva enhances outsourcing agreement with nine year HP deal
Hewlett-Packard today announced Aviva has signed a nine year messaging contract based on Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite designed to improve productivity and enhance collaboration across all of Aviva's global regions.
Public sector cuts: Risk management savings - a false economy?
The squeeze on public sector spending is about to get tighter. Jakki May examines the ways in which its employees, brokers and underwriters need to get the best out of insurance, without compromising quality.
Capita insurance boss promoted to board in shake up
Vic Gysin, the divisional director for Capita's insurance and investor services division, has been appointed to the group board as part of shake up.