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Insurers tipped to be smartphone app leaders
The Insurance sector is one of the fastest to jump on the 'App bandwagon' creating bepoke Apps for smartphones such as Iphones and Google Android, it has been claimed.
B2B aims to be top choice for independents
Broker 2 Broker's new managing director Denis Morgan has unveiled a new strategy aimed at turning the business into the "preferred online underwriting facility for independent brokers".
Central targets growth with new sector focus
Central Insurance Services, the Aberdeen-headquartered broker that opened up shop in Glasgow in March, has outlined the sectors it intends to target to generate growth.
Less Oxygen for Manchester as public sector team relocates
Oxygen Insurance Brokers is to close its public sector offering in Manchester after a strategic review of client facing operations, Post has learnt.
APC adds to IT team
APC has added to its IT team with the appointment of Jas Brabrah as senior software developer.
Brightside broking chairman outlines acquisition strategy
Brightside has confirmed it is considering going on the acquisition trail as the group recorded a pre-tax profit of £4m for H1 2010.
JLT announces name change
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has announced it is changing the name of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited to JLT Specialty Limited.
Interview - James Shea: Going back to basics
Two years on from 'AIG day' Mairi MacDonald met the newly appointed managing director of Chartis UK James Shea to discover his plans for the company.
Heath Lambert wins newspaper deal
Heath Lambert has been appointed by Express Newspapers as its exclusive general insurance and risk management provider.
Hyperion shows Asian intent
Post has learnt that a subsidiary of Hyperion Insurance Group has reached an agreement to acquire an independent insurance broker in a move that will significantly increase the company’s presence in Asia.
Editor's comment: Breaking up: hard to do?
Last week's British Insurance Summit certainly stirred up some lively debate within the walls of the conference facility, as well as in the blogosphere and on social networking sites.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week's British Insurance Summit certainly saw a considerable amount of debate as the great and good of the insurance market got together.
In series - Claims management: Making the most of technology
With the internet playing an increasing role in customer’s lives, Sam Barrett reports on the failure by the insurance industry to invest in claims technology systems to harness this.
Record football fundraising day
This year’s Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group Cup, sponsored by Groupama Insurances and supported by www.insurancejobs.co.uk, produced some scintillating football and a record-breaking fundraising total of £20 000 for the UK charity.
Post powerlist 2010: The influential crowd
Over the past 12 months the UK insurance industry has faced the global recession head on, taken the change of government in its stride and has shown that it is ready to face oncoming regulation in the form of Solvency II. Below we name the major players…
Household – aggregators: The next big thing?
After success in the motor market, the aggregators are turning their attention to household insurance. Will they manage a repeat performance? asks Jane Bernstein.
Hastings Direct appoints new financial controller
Hastings Direct has appointed Joy Butler as its new group financial controller.
Zurich moves to keep pace with mid-market
Zurich has embarked on a "defensive strategy" to become the most visible insurer in the mid-market space with the launch of a revamped product suite.
Donaldson completes top team with commercial hires
The chief executive of RSA's Latvian business Tara Kneafsey is to move to the UK to drive forward the insurer's SME offering.
Future market challenges: After the storm
Amid the unprecedented economic pressures and turbulence of recent years, the insurance industry has performed admirably. Now Mark Winlow urges companies to concentrate on the key catalysts for change and understand the consequences their responses will…
Post Magazine – 30 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post Magazine – 16 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Canopius confirms Tim Rolfe appointment
Former UK General chief executive Tim Rolfe has taken up a senior role at privately owned Lloyd’s group Canopius, Post has learnt.
Marsh calls for stronger focus on risk
Europe’s largest companies will need to spend more time and resources on long-term strategic risk planning to avoid being vulnerable to changing market conditions.