Property
Roundtable: Climate change - what are the implications?
Environment-related risks will shift significantly over the coming decades, so what can insurers, brokers and loss adjusters do to prepare for the future?
Post magazine – 23 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
House rebuilding costs show signs of moderating
The annual rise in the UK's index of house rebuilding costs produced by the Building Cost Information Service of RICS is showing signs of moderating.
Editor's Comment: RBSI takes the Direct approach
The news that Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is to use the Direct Line brand comes as little surprise.
Axa: fraud adds £607 to a home claim
Axa Personal Lines says it has seen an ongoing rise in the number of people exaggerating their home insurance claims.
To ‘E’ or not to ‘E’ – that is the question?
As the European insurance industry slowly starts to emulate the UK and adopt e-trading, Simon Ronaldson asks how European insurers can learn from the experience of their more mature counterparts.
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with panel member Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca
Josè Manuel Dias da Fonseca is chairman of Brokers Link and president of MDS Portugal and Brazil and will be taking part in a panel debate on the varying role of the broker across Europe at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday…
Allianz extends Scalepoint contract
Allianz Insurance has signed a new three-year contract with claims management provider Scalepoint.
Penny Black’s insurance week
This week wasn’t the happiest in the Black household.
Insurers rally to hail their technologies as Avantia claims flood risk first
The competition to get the upper hand in the use of sophisticated data to underwrite flood-prone properties has already started, as it seems increasingly unlikely the Statement of Principles will be renewed beyond June 2013.
Ecclesiastical rolls out church alarms in crackdown on metal theft
Charity and heritage insurer Ecclesiastical is to spend £300 000 fitting wireless church roof alarms in every diocese in England and Wales after a successful initial pilot.
Government deregulation puts sprinkler legislation on back burner
Insurers have been told to prepare for government apathy over mandatory sprinklers legislation and, at best, expect piecemeal change.
Keelan Westall launches online property facility
UK wholesale property insurance broker Keelan Westall has launched a fully automated, web-based platform for residential property risks.
Torus recruits XL underwriting manager
Specialty insurer, Torus, has appointed former XL property underwriting manager Gilles Rousseau as a senior underwriter for its general property division.
Energy business warned to learn from past losses
Energy businesses need to learn from past major loss events in order to reduce the risk of significant property damage losses, broker Marsh has warned.
RBSI launches Sainsbury's home cover
RBS Insurance has added to its Sainsbury’s car insurance deal with a five-year contract to provide the underwriting, sales, service and claims management support for home insurance.
Uniqa sees 4.4% growth in 2011
Uniqa group as increased it premiums by 4.4% to €5.37bn (2010: €5.14bn) and in the growth markets in Eastern Europe by 6.5% €1.08bn (2010: €1,02bn).
Government drops flood subsidy hint as Defra weathers harsh criticism
The government has hinted it is prepared to agree to some form of subsidy for flood-prone homes to enable insurers to continue to provide affordable cover.
Riot claims: Disorderly conduct
The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
NIG launches property owners product
NIG has introduced a new product for commercial property owners after identifying a gap in the market.
Arc Legal teams up with Swinton Commercial
Arc Legal Assistance has secured a deal to provide commercial legal expenses and an extended online employment manual service to Swinton Commercial.
Evolution extends Allianz capacity arrangements
Evolution Underwriting has extended its capacity arrangements with Allianz for a further five years.
Survey shows half of all blocks of flats are underinsured
Block of flats broker Deacon has called for frequent revaluations of flats by residential management companies after a survey found half were underinsured.