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High-net-worth firms get behind ABI’s band H stance
The Association of British Insurers' support for including band H properties in Flood Re has been welcomed by high-net-worth firms.
Claims Awards 2014 shortlist revealed
Insurers Ageas and LV lead the way in nominations for the 2014 Claims Awards with six and five respectively.
Claims Club News - 27 February 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 19 February
Career development: Axa's Evans lauded for commitment to public interest at CII awards
Axa group chief executive Paul Evans, pictured, was recognised with an achievement award for his work in championing the public interest at the inaugural Chartered Insurance Institute Public Interest Awards.
Flood Re exceptions 'perverse' says Masojada
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has claimed that his insurer is keen to see all Flood Re exemptions abolished, not just those for homeowners at the top end of the council tax range.
ABI remains staunch on Flood Re exclusions stance
Association of British Insurers property head Aidan Kerr has dismissed claims that leasehold properties are excluded from Flood Re because of issues with insurers’ computer systems.
Axa’s Evans lauded for commitment to public interest at CII awards
Axa group chief executive Paul Evans was recognised with an achievement award for his work in championing the public interest at last night’s inaugural Chartered Insurance Institute Public Interest Awards.
Sterling and BMG team up on pet venture
Sterling Insurance Group and BMG Insurance Brokers have partnered on a new venture, Sterling Pet Solutions that will provide affinity products for UK pet insurance providers.
High-net-worth insurers fight Flood Re exclusion of highest council tax bands
Properties in band H will not be covered but insurers still have to pay levy
Insurance Fraud Register Ready for lift off
First formulated in 2009, the Insurance Fraud Register is finally ready for launch. Will it create a sea change in the way the industry tackles fraud?
Sterling appoints Jackson as regional manager for South West
Sterling Insurance has appointed Oliver Jackson as development manager for the South West Region, reporting to James Guthrie.
Market Moves: Hiscox bolsters its underwriting team as a multitude of insurers make fresh hires
It has been a busy week for recruitment, with insurers picking up staff to lead operations old and new. Hiscox was among the bigger movers, recruiting three new underwriting staff, while Allianz brought in Neil Brettell to replace the promoted Jon Dye…
Sterling bolsters Birmingham presence with underwriting hires
Sterling’s has followed up the launch of its new regional office in Birmingham with the appointment of Wendy Travers as commercial regional underwriting manager and Ryan Piner as household regional underwriter.
High net worth: Staying on top
With an increasing number of direct players entering the high net worth arena, how can brokers stand out from the crowd and retain their traditional position as leaders of the market?
Your Say: Give brokers the backing they need
The news reported by Post that general insurance is now second only to payment protection insurance in the volume of complaints received and upheld by the Financial Conduct Authority is, on the face of it, a damning criticism of our industry.
BP Marsh pushed to £1.4m post-tax profit after Hyperion sale
The sale of an 80% stake in Hyperion Insurance Group has seen BP Marsh record a £1.4m post-tax profit in its interim results for the year to 31 July.
Market Moves: Zurich departures and Tripp’s return top what has been a busy week for the market
It was a busy week for insurers seeking to bolster their numbers, with HSB, Avanti and Sterling among the firms to bring in new faces. Zurich, however, may have made the most significant announcement in the form of the departures of two of its broker…
Sterling upgrades flagship policies
Sterling Insurance Group has made significant changes to its flagship household insurance policies, Executive Home and Executive Plus.
Sterling recruits former Axa Manchester boss Hodgin
Sterling insurance has recruited Simon Hodgin to serve as its new divisional manager for the northern regions.
Sterling appoints Scotland regional manager
Gerard Hamilton has been appointed Scotland regional development manager at Sterling Insurance.
Household: On shaky ground
With cracks beginning to show in the profitability of the household insurance market, is the sector set to crumble or are its foundations solid enough to see it through?
Sterling teams up with Purple Partnership
Sterling Insurance Group has joined independent broker network the Purple Partnership’s preferred partner list.
Sterling launches online complaints management system
Sterling Technologies has launched an off the shelf online complaints management system designed to provide a tailored solution to the UK insurance industry.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.