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Roundtable: Customer retention: How to use data to keep hold of customers
Can the way data is used and analysed in the insurance industry pave the way to customer loyalty?
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
Blog: Why ratings hubs could be the answer
False declarations are a bugbear for insurers. Mark Bates, CEO of insurance software specialist RDT, looks at the challenges and discusses technology to help defeat the fraudsters
Markerstudy partners with Premium Credit on retail deal
Markerstudy has appointed Premium Credit as its retail division premium finance partner.
Insurers defend service levels in wake of broker criticism
Insurers have been quick to defend their service levels and approach to relationship-building after brokers surveyed by Post considered firms were left wanting in these areas.
Markerstudy to promote Mannion after Vaughan retirement
Markerstudy is to replace outgoing retail group operations manager Mervyn Vaughan with retail software manager Carl Mannion.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 1: Insurers
A warts-and-all qualitative view from the broking market
Insurance Fraud Awards 2014: The winners
Ageas was acclaimed as having the fraud investigation team of the year at last night's Insurance Fraud Awards.
The Policy Shop cashes out with sale to Markerstudy
Markerstudy has bolstered its gross written premium by £20m with the acquisition of personal lines broker The Policy Shop.
Markerstudy re-hires Tozer as account manager
Matt Tozer has returned to Markerstudy as an executive account manager after roles at the A&A Group and Igo4.
Brightside co-founder Chase-Gardener handed commercial director role
Brightside founder Paul Chase-Gardener has been given a new role as the broker’s commercial director, with former Barbon chief executive Ian Sutherland also joining the business.
Crazy claims: Weird and wonderful
Post brings you 15 of the most ridiculous insurance claims ever made.
Zenith hails improved efficiency after deploying SAS analytics tool
Markerstudy-owned Zenith Insurance has hailed its improved reporting and analytical capabilities following the deployment of technology from business analytics firm SAS.
Markerstudy recruits Sandy Dunn for group role
BDML Connect founder Sandy Dunn is to join Markerstudy as group markets development director.
Zenith launches ‘world first’ motor sharing product
Zenith Insurance has teamed with Easy Car Club to launch what it claims is a world first cover for car and van owners looking to participate in the vehicle sharing schemes.
Markerstudy completes £20m Supercover buy
Markerstudy has confirmed an agreement to acquire gadget insurance broker and claims administrator Supercover in a deal worth £20m.
Biba 2014: Markerstudy introduces ‘Fred’ windscreen device
Markerstudy has pulled back the wraps on a new device to provide rapid information on behalf of policyholders in the case of emergencies and breakdowns.
Brightside CEO puts ball in Markerstudy's court on potential sale
Brightside chief executive Paul Williams has refused to hang a 'for sale' sign over the broker as he plots to launch a managing general agent this summer.
Brightside CEO Williams plotting MGA launch
Brightside chief executive Paul Williams has outlined a number of measures designed to improve profitability at the specialist broker, including the potential launch of a managing general agent.
Vehicle Technology: End of the driver?
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, nine motor manufacturers exhibited autonomous car prototypes. What does this technological leap mean for the future of motor insurance?
Laurent Matras return expected to result in Axa personal lines overhaul
The return of former Groupama boss Laurent Matras to Axa may herald a shake-up of the insurer’s personal lines business, according to market observers.
Minister defends Gibraltar against ‘unfair advantage’ perceptions
Gibraltarian minister talks up non-motor insurance expansion.
Markerstudy spurned last minute Co-op bid
Gibraltar-based motor insurer Markerstudy declined an offer to join an unnamed US investment house in a last-minute bid for the Co-operative’s general insurance arm, Post can reveal.
Reinsurance renewals remain ‘tough’ despite reduced concerns over PPOs
Insurers benefiting from non-motor rate reductions across the board.