Pet insurance
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.