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Post Magazine – 21 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push – Insurance News Now – 21 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Axa seals multi-year Lloyds TSB deal
Axa has won out in its bid to retain the Lloyds TSB travel insurance account for a third consecutive term, following a successful tender process.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Much to be admired
As we all know, insurance exists for that moment of truth, when an individual or business is faced with an unforeseen incident, and needs to get their life and trading back on track.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Compassionate cover
UNDERWRITER AWARD – WINNER – INSURECANCER
Affinity: Travel bucks trend as affinity share falls
Finaccord managing director Alan Leach has advised insurers that the affinity market is "not just about motor, household and travel" and to look for potential partnerships in niche segments. He pointed to accident & health, which he said has seen "steady…
Affinity: Cultural alignment essential for brand partnerships
Strong affinity partnerships require "cultural alignment" between the involved parties, according to Myles Edwards, sales & marketing director at Age UK Enterprises.
Allianz wins £150m BMW deal from RBSI
Allianz Insurance has expanded its partnership with BMW Financial Services after winning a deal to provide car, home and travel products to customers of the car manufacturing giant from Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
ABI biennial conference: Insurers urged to find ways to interact with customers
Insurers must find ways of addressing their lack of direct contact with personal lines customers if they are to improve loyalty and service.
Career development & CSR: Jimenez in running for top award
Mapfre's head of the business-to-business travel insurance division, Leire Jimenez, is one of three finalists vying for an award celebrating the achievements and potential of women in the early stages of their careers.
Mapfre wins Avanti deal
Mapfre Assistance has been awarded a contract to provide travel insurance and assistance services to Avanti Travel Insurance.
View from the top: The pace of change
Twenty years ago the world wide web was in its infancy. E-mail, if it was used in the insurance industry, was limited and contained within organisations. Letters and faxes dominated. We may have had second generation mobile phones but the first UK text…
Climate change - Renewable energy: The future energy landscape
With the government committed to cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency, the insurance industry may play a crucial role in providing effective cover, reports Mark Potter.
Volcanic ash responsible for 45% of European trip delay claims in 2010
The Travel Metrics survey, carried out by Finnacord, has analysed the travel habits, insurance uptake and claims behaviour of 6 000 consumers in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
Healix Insurance Services boosts revenue by 32%
Wholesale travel insurance broker, Healix, has reported premium income rising to in excess of £30m for the year ended 31 March 2011.
L&G boosts broker force as motor return mooted
Legal & General has revealed plans to recruit a 15-strong team of regional sales & marketing experts to support brokers and intermediaries "on the ground", as it prepares to diversify into motor, pet and travel. Duncan Finch, L&G's managing director for…
PE-backed firm targets GI with ex-Rias head
Online financial services sales and marketing firm Media Ingenuity is in discussion with insurers to support a push into the general insurance personal lines space. It follows the recruitment of the former head of commercial management at Rias and head…
Aegon targets over 50s with pay per day travel cover
Aegon Direct Marketing Services Europe has launched a new insurance provider, Gnu Insurance.
Aegon targets over 50s with pay per day travel cover
Aegon Direct Marketing Services Europe has launched a new insurance provider, Gnu Insurance.
Insurers state position on ash cloud cover
Aviva and Ageas have updated customers on the potential impact of the Icelandic volcano.
Exclusive cyber and pan-European deal content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how pan-European deals bring challenges to insurers; and a View from The Top on why cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies.
Post Europe: The challenges of pan-European insurance programme
The European Single Market aims to bring harmonisation of goods and services, however, for insurers working on pan-European deals there are still challenges to overcome. John Bibby explains how working with the airline industry has its own special…
Exclusive cyber and pan-European deal content now available
Insurance Insight's weekly update is now live with an article on how pan-European deals bring challenges to insurers; and a View from The Top on why cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies.
The challenges of pan-European insurance programme
The European Single Market aims to bring harmonisation of goods and services, however, for insurers working on pan-European deals there are still challenges to overcome. John Bibby explains how working with the airline industry has its own special…