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Penny Black's Insurance Week
Like most of the continent, Penny couldn't take her eyes off the Ryder Cup action as Europe pulled off the 'Miracle of Medinah' against the US in Chicago last week.
My Best XI: Adrian Brown, RSA
Adrian Brown, RSA chief executive for UK and Western Europe, has selected his insurance start-up best XI almost exclusively from the upper reaches of the broking industry. However, a former England legend, television pundit and friend of the telematics…
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Penny speed meets... Steve Jackson, director, VFM Services
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Ageas' confirmed £116m purchase of Groupama, following two weeks of discussions, is sure to lead to a shake-up of the senior management at the newly merged company, but there is one man who seems set to land a leading role.
Post Blog: The telematics white elephant
Is telematics the cure for the ills of the motor market? Or is the rise in the use of black box technology a false dawn? Greg Bannister explains.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Hi-tech romance
My Best XI Mark Colonnese, Aquarium Software
Mark Colonnese, sales and marketing director at Aquarium Software, has chosen an eclectic mix for his insurance start-up Best XI. Deciding against picking any industry experts for his company, Colonnese has opted for sports people, technological…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Paralympians and pop stars.
Penny speed meets... Damien Coates, CEO, Dual International
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Post Blog: Fighting fire with fire
With fraudsters sharing inforamtion, and the insurance industry and authorities failing to follow suit, are criminals gaining a competitive advantage? June Lynch explains.
My Best 11: Sandy Keith, Kwik-Fit Financial Services
Kwik-Fit head of insurer development Sandy Keith picks his best XI for an insurance industry start-up firm.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny enjoys some muscle-bound Rugby heroes
Post Blog: Sufficient permission
What are the ethical questions posed by insurers' potential use of social media to gain more information on customers? Ralph Savage talks to Post Online.
Post Blog: Learning from Merlin
What went wrong at Merlin, and can its rivals benefit from the firm's demise? Mark Colonnese talks to Post Online.
Middle East Blog: David vs Goliath
On 24 August AM Best changed Oman Insurance Co's 'A' (Excellent) rating from negative to stable and evoked a personal, positive sentiment.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Talk Sport PI ads and treehouses
Last week I enjoyed a pleasant staycation in East Sussex, sleeping in an eco-treehouse on a farm near Mayfield, visiting sights and restaurants recommended by local industry types.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny is not the sportiest person but even she was surprised to learn just how active the guys at Collinson Insurance Group are.
Penny speed meets… Mark Thomson, director of insurance development at Tracker Network UK
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
