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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.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny congratulates Neil Utley on his wedding in the grounds of his Cambridgeshire home at the weekend.
Sabre to join Provident on Tesco panel
Sabre is poised to join Provident Insurance on Tesco Bank's specialist motor panel, Post has learnt.
News analysis - NIG withdrawal: NIG: a very personal exit
The announcement of the proposed closure of NIG's personal lines business last week has raised a host of questions.
One Call strikes Malta deal
Doncaster-based broker One Call insurance has become the latest intermediary to set up its own risk carrying captive insurer, Post has learnt.
Perseverance places KGM up for sale
Lloyd's motor insurer KGM has become the latest in its sector to be put up for sale.
E-Business 2010 - Roundtable: Reinforcing the brand
With more consumers looking to buy insurance online, Post hosted a roundtable to discover how technology can also be used to reinforce brands and instil client loyalty. Jonathan Swift reports.
BGL targets new insurer partners
Junction is to target home and motor insurers keen on going direct by providing them with additional distribution capabilities, according to managing director Peter Thompson.
PI victory highlights bus fraud threat
Provident has claimed a victory for the insurance industry after it avoided a potential cost of £200 000 in fraudulent personal injury claims.
Credit-hire roundtable: Any lessons learnt?
With the tenth anniversary of Dimond v Lovell approaching, Post hosted a candid debate on the issues surrounding vehicle provision in motor claims. Jonathan Swift reports.
Provident is front runner for Tesco motor panel
Tesco Bank is poised to sign deals with several insurers, including up-for-sale Provident, to handle "non-standard risks" as part of a panel arrangement, Post has learnt.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Editor's comment: Esure sale is yardstick for personal lines deals
The January sales may not have thrown up much in the way of bargains for those hoping to acquire insurance-related companies. But February is looking like it could prove a more successful month for those seeking a nice little earner at a knockdown price.
Provident rating improves to positive
Standard and Poor's has revised its rating of Provident Insurance based on its proposed sale by GMAC.
GMAC confirms motor insurer Provident is up for sale
Staff at the Halifax-based insurer were briefed on the sale on 4 February by senior management.
IAG linked with Provident as GMAC quits UK motor
GMAC has confirmed it is to sell motor insurer Provident after a comprehensive review of its insurance operations, Post has learnt.
Post Pick of the week
The major news this week: IAG linked with Provident; CHO rises from the ashes; Merlin hit by major loss; NIG director quits; Questgates in Teceris deal
Fraud - voice stress analysis: Liar, liar
With fraud costing insurers £1.8bn in 2009, Daniel Dunkley explores the validity and effectiveness of voice stress analysis technology, once hailed as a 'silver bullet' for the industry.
Autonet appoints head of distribution
Stuart Scott joins broker from Provident Insurance
GMAC confirms review of UK subsidiary Provident
But US giant concedes no decision has been made as to its future.
Smith departs Provident to become Ink MD
Provident sales and marketing director poised to join Ink