Pet insurance
30 years ago: Dog Breeder stake bought by Generali
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from a past article reveals.
Ex-Hero boss plans start-up
Ian Meyer, a director at Capita Insurance Distribution, is poised to leave the firm to set up his own brokerage, Post has learnt.
Thornside appoints account relationship manager
Capita company Thornside has named Mark Outing as its new key account relationship manager.
Swiftcover to create 350 new jobs
Online motor insurer Swiftcover is building a new multi-million pound operations centre in Stockton, Teesside, bringing an expected 350 extra jobs to the area over the next three years.
Pet cover goes green
The Green Insurance Company is to expand its personal lines portfolio with a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
Outsourcing giant Capita set to take on travel insurance
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Green Insurance offers pet cover
The Green Insurance Company is to expand into its personal lines portfolio with the introduction of a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
Capita poised to grow personal lines with broker bid
Capita Insurance Services is poised to add to its growing stock of personal lines business, with Cambridgeshire-based broker Sureterm Direct a target for the firm, Post has learnt.
Cautious welcome for dog insurance u-turn
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the government's decision to abandon plans to introduce compulsory insurance for all dog owners, but warned that the insurance industry has not heard the last of the issue.
Thornside signs pet insurance deal with Shop Direct
Capita Insurance Services company Thornside has extended its pet insurance deal with Shop Direct to include online cover via Littlewoods and Very.
Thornside pet insurance
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
ABI slams proposal for compulsory dog cover
The Association of British Insurers has slammed government proposals to introduce compulsory third-party dog insurance in the UK.
Government mulls plan to make third party cover for dog owners compulsory
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said: "There is a lot of public concern about dog attacks, including the recent tragic deaths of young children, and about the rise in the number of so-called status dogs used to intimidate or threaten people."
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Post in print - 18 March issue
Amy Ellis outlines the major news headlines from this week's issue of Post, including Towergate Lloyd's decision, Giles restructure, Hong Kong beats London and dog insurance muddle.
Allianz Insurance profit up 5.2%
The UK arm of the German giant recorded a combined ratio down 2.3 percentage points to 92.9%, with the retail business improving its COR by 8.2 percentage points over 2008.
Compare expands to meet demand
Compare the market has expanded with three new appointments, director of insurance partners, director of money and senior manager for life and general insurance.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Seel named pet committee chairman
David Seel, managing director of Capita Insurance's pet insurance arm Thornside has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers’ Pet Insurance Committee.
Aviva appoints Thornside to develop pet insurance offering
Thornside to provide policy for the next three years.