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Post magazine - 23/30 August 2012
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Loss adjusting: Rules of rejection
It's a process that can be fraught with pitfalls, so what are the crucial considerations for loss adjusters when it comes to repudiating claims?
Willis' newest office opens in China
Willis has opened its 22nd office, the firm's second office in China this year.
Brit integration leads to Birmingham office relocation for QBE
QBE has been forced to relocate its Birmingham operation to a larger office as a result of the ongoing integration of the Brit Insurance business.
Willis to open 22nd Chinese branch
Willis China, the Chinese arm of broker Willis Group, has received approval from the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a new office in Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province in north east China.
Autonet to launch on aggregator Uswitch
Motor broker Autonet is to place several van insurance products on price comparison site Uswitch imminently.
Kwik Fit helps staff find new roles ahead of Glasgow consolidation
Kwik Fit Financial Services will press ahead with consolidating its insurance business in Glasgow, after revealing that the majority of the 170 employees affected by the closure of its Birmingham office have secured new positions.
Join Allianz, Groupama and Miller in 2012 insurance football tourament
The Prince's Trust is today calling on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the charity's annual fundraising football tournament.
Lloyd's broker relationships crucial for expansion
Lloyd's must develop and broaden relationships with its brokers in order to fulfil its expansion targets in emerging markets, says a Guy Carpenter report released today.
Marsh recruits new head of Swedish division
Broker Marsh has appointed Kenneth Miger as chief executive officer of Marsh AB in Sweden.
Kenneth Miger to become CEO of Marsh AB
Former Securitas boss Kenneth Miger has been appointed chief executive of Marsh AB in Sweden.
Bartlett opens Australian office
Lloyd's broker Bartlett & Company has opened and office in Sydney, Australia, to serve clients with businesses in the region.
One Answer doubles office space to train staff and apprentices
One Answer Insurance has hired three apprentices while doubling its East Sussex office space for staff training.
Lockton hires Mike Tyler to head new UK employee benefits division
Lockton has unveiled plans to enter the UK employee benefits market with a series of new products and services, by 1 January 2013.
DLG revamps claims management system
Direct Line Group has taken another step towards revamping its claims business by launching the next phase in its end-to-end claims management system.
IAG maintains silence on UK business sale
Insurance Australia Group has stressed that writing off its remaining goodwill and intangible assets in the UK business is not necessarily a sign that it will sell that division.
Lorega chairman Harvey sails off into the sunset after 25 years
The chairman and director of the Lorega, Malcolm Harvey, pictured, has retired.
IT experts target six MGAs with new ‘shrink wrapped’ underwriting service
Insurance IT specialist Salmon has launched a new end-to-end underwriting service for managing general agent start-ups in a bid to make writing risk less “labour intensive”.
Marsh adds to solicitors’ PI team
Marsh has appointed John Kunzler to lead its UK regulated professions practice for England and Wales and promoted William Cooper to head of its England and Wales solicitors’ professional indemnity team.
Marsh issues solicitors' PI cover warning
Marsh has urged law firms to carefully consider their length of professional indemnity policies during the October renewal with a future influx of market entrants likely to drive down rates.
JLT Re plans continued expansion in Asia
JLT Reinsurance Brokers is continuing expansion of its operations in Asia with a particular focus on China.
Autonet invests in leadership programme
Autonet Insurance is launching a leadership training programme within its managerial ranks aimed at improving their ability to motivate and inspire their teams.
Transactor to go live with new broker telematics offering
Insurance software specialist Transactor has teamed up with broker Carrot Car Insurance to produce a new personal lines telematics offering.
Allianz retail boss jumps ship to join First Central as marketing director
First Central bosses have signalled their intention to strengthen the firm’s online offering following the appointment of former Allianz Retail head of direct business Andy James as group marketing director.