Broker
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
Affinity news: Brand butlering offers third way for providers
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
OIM hires ex Bluefin boss
Former Bluefin managing director, Chris Ladkin is joining OIM Underwriting to head up its new Finpro team.
Policyfast enters Lloyd’s after acquisition of SP
Wholesale broker Policyfast has entered Lloyd’s after being granted coverholder status and acquiring an underwriting team from Stevenson Price.
Post Magazine – 8 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital e-book.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Bluefin expands real estate team
Helen Goodey from Zurich has joined Bluefin as executive director of its real estate team.
Heath Lambert creates London commercial team
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division to capture business within the M25 zone.
Time ticking on Insurance Fraud Awards submission deadline
There are just three days left to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week, Post reported how the Association of British Insurers' director of general insurance and health, Nick Starling, attended a conference for fire and rescue specialists in Harrogate.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Bowring streamlines for takeover
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Claims - Real estate: Estate of play
With real estate investment going global, Graham Smart examines the insurance industry's approach to protecting the assets involved.
Broking focus - bribery act: Proscribing bribing
With the spotlight on broker commissions, Leigh Jackson reports on the incoming Bribery Act and the threat it poses for financial incentives.
Equity World Cup competition - week five: The big one looms
Your last chance to enter our World Cup competition to win an Ipad.
Ex Broker Network team set to challenge Towergate with start-up
A new broker has been set up by former Broker Network employees that will go head to head with Towergate's recently merged Manchester operation.
Kwik Fit fan Smith hails the potential of £215m broker deal
Fortis UK has secured access to the Kwik Fit group's database of motor repair customers as well as the brand for a minimum of 10 years as part of its £215m acquisition of its insurance intermediary arm.
CBG confirms Darcy departure
Manchester-based broker CBG has confirmed the departure of director of insurance operations, Stephen Darcy.
Equity World Cup competition – week five: Take a shot at an Ipad
The 2010 World Cup is almost over, and so to our accumulator competition run in conjunction with Equity Red Star draws to a close.
Keelan Westall set to increase headcount by 20%
The UK commercial property insurance broker Keelan Westall said it "remains bullish about growth", as it announced plans to increase the headcount across its sales function by at least 20 per cent.
RDT develops complaints module
Insurance administration solutions specialist RDT has developed a fully integrated complaints module.
NIG launches property product
NIG will launch its premier property owners product to a broker panel on the 6 July.
Former Bluefin MD joins OIM
Chris Ladkin is to join OIM Underwriting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J Gallagher UK. He will head OIM’s new Finpro team, to be formed in combination with the Circadian team which joined OIM following the AJG acquisition of the First City assets.
Policyfast enters Lloyd's
Wholesale broker Policyfast has achieved Lloyd's cover holder status.