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Xchanging nabs two in Capita reunion
Xchanging today announved two new additions to the senior management team for Xchanging Broking Services, Xchanging Insurance Services (XIS) and Xchanging Claims Services.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Post Magazine - 12 August 2010
The August 12 edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Post in print - 12 August 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Allan Bridgewater - an obituary
Allan Bridgewater, who died on 5 August, aged 74, was a major force in the insurance industry throughout his long career.
Public sector spending cuts: Cutting costs
The government's rumoured spending cuts look set to hit the public sector hard. Sam Barrett examines the implications for insurance and risk management in the market.
Website Review: Admiral
In the latest of a new series for Post, web performance monitoring specialist Gomez runs the rule over Admiral's website to see how it performs in a number of key areas and stands up against some of its rivals.
Editor's comment - RBSI: happy at home
Following the announcements of staff cuts and the possible withdrawal of NIG from personal lines, Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance showed its hand this week, and it was — to say the least — a little soiled by bodily injury claim losses.
Aviva looks to build on Santander tie-up
Aviva is set to build up its affinity partnerships, starting with the banking sector, by developing more cross-selling opportunities across its general insurance and life businesses.
Axa chief hails 'one-off' CL opportunity
Axa Insurance is preparing to unveil a restructure of its commercial division after revenues in the first six months fell by 18% year-on-year.
Axa and Aviva tread carefully as large commercial rates stagnate
Aviva and Axa have admitted the lack of rate hardening in commercial lines has dampened their appetite for some larger risks, at least in the short term.
Aviva GI CEO: motor rises to continue
Customers can expect motor insurance premium rates to continue rising as a result of sustained inflation in claims costs, Aviva general insurance chief executive David McMillan has said.
Aviva results: UK GI business profit improved 24% to £197m in H1 2010
Aviva has seen its UK general insurance and health underwriting results and operating profits go backwards in the first six months of 2010 to £56m (H1 2009: £63m) and £269m (H1 2009: £282m) respectively.
Aviva results: UK GI business profit improved 24% to £197m in H1 2010
Aviva has seen its UK general insurance and health underwriting results and operating profits go backwards in the first six months of 2010 to £56m (H1 2009: £63m) and £269m (H1 2009: £282m) respectively.
PL brokers defiant over demise of NIG motor
Brokers have responded defiantly to any demise of NIG's personal lines motor book, insisting there is sufficient appetite to fill the void left by the insurer.
Nationwide to review household
High street building society Nationwide is undergoing a review of the household insurance market in a move that might unseat its long-term affinity partner Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
Cega expands PA team
Cega has strengthened its personal accident claims team with the appointment of three new PA claims specialists.
FSA manager joins KPMG
KPMG in the UK has recruited Paul Brenchley from the FSA as a director in its insurance risk team within the risk and compliance advisory practice.
FSA manager joins KPMG
KPMG in the UK has recruited Paul Brenchley from the FSA as a director in its insurance risk team within the risk and compliance advisory practice.
Post in print - 29 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Aviva and Xchanging bosses outline Indian plans on Cameron trade relations trip
Aviva wants to boost its stake in its Indian joint venture to 49 percent as soon as regulations allow, according to a report on Reuters.
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Aviva: millions saved by 'ghost broker' clampdown
A clampdown on the fraudulent activities of so-called 'ghost brokers' has saved Aviva "several million pounds" in dubious motor claims, Post can reveal this week.
CEO Utley out at IAG UK
Insurance Australia Group has announced today that Ian Foy, currently CEO of IAG’s New Zealand business, will return to the United Kingdom to become CEO of IAG’s UK business, succeeding Neil Utley.