Travel insurance
20 years ago: Lloyd's offers training for EU working
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance new, as this highlight from a past-articles reveals.
One Group assists charity with £25 000
Travel claims specialist One Group has backed the Willow Foundation, a charity set up by football legend Bob Wilson and his wife Megs to provide special days for seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds, and pledged to raise £25 000 in 2010.
One Call strikes Malta deal
Doncaster-based broker One Call insurance has become the latest intermediary to set up its own risk carrying captive insurer, Post has learnt.
Approval of Chubb's move into Lloyd's market imminent
US insurance giant Chubb is set to enter the Lloyd's market almost a decade after its failed bid to buy Hiscox. According to sources, Chubb has received conditional approval for market entry with full authorisation following a Financial Services…
Harrison to lead European business
Combined Insurance has appointed Chris Harrison as executive vice president and general manager, Europe, assuming overall leadership responsibility for Combined Insurance’s European business – sales and operations.
Harrison to lead European business
Combined Insurance has appointed Chris Harrison as executive vice president and general manager, Europe, assuming overall leadership responsibility for Combined Insurance’s European business – sales and operations.
Mondial reports €56m profit for 2009
Mondial Assistance has reported €1.673bn turnover in 2009 (+4.8% or +5.4% at a constant exchange rate) and a return of €56m. Its combined ratio was 95.9 %.
US insurance giant Chubb set to enter Lloyd's with new syndicate
Almost a decade after its failed bid for Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox US insurance giant Chubb has become the latest corporate player to bid for Lloyd’s entry.
ABI estimates £62m payout from volcanic ash disruption
The Association of British Insurers has said that the cost of volcanic ash disruption to travel insurers between the 15 – 21 April is likely to reach £62m.
Over fifties insurance provider to recruit 70 for new base
Over fifties insurance provider Staysure is aiming to double its turnover in 12 months with a new base.
Penny Black's insurance week
Aviva may have gone 'running back' to the corporate risk solutions market but its head of account management and business development Owen Thomas will be hoping to 'blitz' the competition in more ways than one.
Chubb Europe appoints European accident and health manager
Chubb Europe has appointed Steven Ord as European accident and health manager.
Law reports: Tour operator bears burden in snowmobile accident case
Emma Moore v Hotelplan (T/A Inghams Travel) & Tantera (Queen's Bench Division — 22 February 2010)
Interview - Ian Passmore: University challenge
Having started at Endsleigh 30 years ago as a graduate, managing director Ian Passmore knows the roots of the business. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the future for the broker.
Endsleigh and Lloyds TSB to take volcano claims hit
Endsleigh and Lloyds Banking Group have agreed to compensate customers for certain volcanic ash travel claims following the decision by their underwriter, Axa, not to pay out most claims.
Equity to partner CEGA
Claims management and emergency medical assistance firm CEGA Group Services has been chosen by Equity to support its corporate travel and personal accident claims.
Interview - Mike Webb: Computing the cloud crisis
The recent volcanic ash cloud has brought travel insurers such as Mondial Assistance under the microscope. Jonathan Swift talks to the firm's EMEA regional director Mike Webb about the impact of Eyjafjallajökull and why prices need to rise for a more…
Insurance websites escape VAT after HMRC loses appeal
Two insurance websites have been told they need not pay VAT after a five-year legal battle with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
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.
No material impact on insurance sector from Icelandic volcano – Moody’s
The Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland erupted causing a significant disruption for those individuals and businesses reliant on air travel, however, the extent to which the insurance industry will cover losses incurred from this disruption is expected…
Lockton launches insurance for "medical tourism"
Lockton Singapore Pte Ltd has launched an insurance product to cover the cost of medical complications for medical travellers receiving surgery abroad.
Insurance websites dodge VAT after court hearing
HMRC has lost a hearing in the Appeal Court today to rule insurance intermediary services as liable to VAT, in a case involving website Insurancewide.
Post in print - 22 April
Post reporter Dan Dunkley provides a quick overview of this week's major news including: Towergate brings in IPO experts, Capita insurance chief quits, Lib Dem's in mutual manifesto, Quinn faces UK underwriting decision and insurers assess volcano…
Travel industry “victims” urged to consider IT solutions
IT firm NIIT Technologies has urged firms set for big losses following the Icelandic volcano travel chaos to consider solutions to help them survive and grow in tough conditions.