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News analysis: The end of the Maso era
Following the departure of Axa Insurance CEO Philippe Maso, Post speaks to the broking market about his time in charge and his legacy.
Penny black's insurance week
If any of Penny's loyal readers were wondering what happened to former Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance boss Trevor Brittain then ponder no more.
Heath Lambert tops £1m
Heath Lambert has revealed its newly created London commercial team has topped £1m in gross written premium.
Moody's withdraws Towergate rating
Moody's Investors Service has withdrawn its B1 senior secured and B3 senior unsecured debt ratings on Towergate Finance due to the fact that these notes have not yet been issued.
Major brokers fail to sign Aldermanbury Declaration
Three of the UK's major brokers are conspicuous in their absence from a list of signatories to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
Interview - Patrick Snowball: Turning the light on at Suncorp
When Patrick Snowball headed to Brisbane to take the reins at Suncorp, many in the UK industry were surprised. Jonathan Swift finds out why he took this particular job offer and his plans for his tenure.
BIS 2010 - News: Towergate's Blanc underlines issues still facing IPO market
Towergate deputy group chief executive Amanda Blanc has highlighted the difficulties companies are facing launching initial public offerings in the current financial climate.
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.
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…
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.
Ocaso appoints deputy GM
Spanish insurance company Ocaso has appointed Tim Stemp in the capacity of deputy general manager.
TCS renews £1m travel insurance scheme
Towergate Chapman Stevens, have confirmed that they have renewed in excess of £1m of travel insurance scheme GWP in the past two weeks.
Ocaso appoints deputy GM
Spanish insurance company Ocaso has appointed Tim Stemp in the capacity of deputy general manager.
HSB boosts South-east team
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Bryony Glover to the position of development executive for London and the South-east region.
BIS 2010: M&A activity predicted to increase as Solvency II takes hold
Pressures arising from compliance with Solvency II may instigate a wave of M&A activity, a panel of leading industry figures has predicted.
In series - claims management: Reflecting on feedback
Meeting policyholder expectations can put you one step ahead of your competitors, but to know what your customers want, you'll have to ask them. Sam Barrett finds out to what extent insurance companies integrate customer feedback on claims service.
BIS 2010: Towergate's Blanc underlines issues faced by IPO market
Towergate deputy group chief executive Amanda Blanc has highlighted the difficulties companies are facing launching IPOs in the current financial market.
Paymentshield & Towergate Home & Protect sign 3 year deal with PMS
Paymentshield and Towergate Home & Protect have been appointed to PMS’ preferred panel of general insurance providers.
Career development & CSR news: Towergate 100 run royal parks
More than 100 Towergate staff are to take part in the Royal Parks Foundation half marathon to raise money for Cancer Research UK and other charitable causes.
Claims management: Room for improvement
Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.
BIS Countdown - finance raising: Back on the menu
With only a week to go before the inaugural British Insurance Summit, Seb Kafetz explains how the appetite for financing insurance ventures is alive and well despite continued economic turbulence.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last weekend Penny was rather royally entertained at Hampton Court Palace for one Peter Cullum's 60th birthday.
Corporates seek insurer credit rating assurances
Aviva is receiving a surge in enquiries from corporate clients worried about insurer credit ratings.
Postbox: Brokers don't need to be alone in tough times
As reported in The Daily Telegraph this week, Towergate's Peter Cullum has warned that too many businesses are "traumatised" by the recession and are failing to prepare for the future, and that now is the time to be planning "transformational changes…