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Direct Line Group banks to slash IPO charges
The banks co-ordinating the DLG flotation could charge less than normal in order to reinvigorate the market for initial public offerings.
Crawford wins RSA solus subsidence claims contract
RSA has appointed Crawford & Company to be the sole provider of subsidence claims handling services for a five-year term.
Periodical payment orders: Struggling with settlements
Periodical payment orders are being used to settle increasing numbers of serious personal injury claims, and their popularity is likely to continue. How can insurers cope with the challenges they present?
View from the top: Winning the war on fraud?
Despite notable successes, fraudsters continue to find new ways to pick insurers' pockets, says Laurent Matras.
Post magazine - 20 September 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
Alternative Business Structures: a blueprint for change?
Despite the possibilities presented by Alternative Business Structures, there has been only a muted response from the insurance industry thus far.
Interview: Andrew Miller - in the driving seat
As research director at Thatcham, Andrew Miller has an eye on the vehicles of the future. From autonomous emergency braking systems to driverless cars, he tells Post how new motoring technology can benefit insurers.
RSA chooses Plus One for landlord cover
RSA has appointed service provider Plus One Services, part of Hood Group, to help deliver a residential landlords product.
Mondial reshuffles sales team
Mondial Assistance UK has restructured its sales team just a fortnight before it becomes Allianz Global Assistance.
ABI throws weight behind industry partnership with the FCA
The Association of British Insurers renewed its support today for the insurance industry working in partnership with the incoming Financial Conduct Authority to ensure that regulation delivers for consumers.
Swiftcover posts £13m loss but GWP rises
Swiftcover Insurance Services found itself in the red in 2011 after posting a loss on ordinary activities before interest and taxation of £13.4m for the year ended 31 December 2011 compared with a profit of £932 000 in 2010.
RSA pulls out of mid-market motor trade citing 'tough' market conditions
RSA has confirmed plans to exit the UK mid-market motor trade business by scrapping its Excelerator brand and selling off retail and wholesale intermediary business Fyfe Group.
QBE sells Macedonia shareholding to Vienna Insurance
QBE has reached agreement with Vienna Insurance to sell its 65% shareholding in QBE Macedonia for an undisclosed sum.
Hastings to create 200 jobs
Hastings has unveiled plans to create 200 new posts in the next 12 months.
Insurers and claimant bodies committed to portal extension, says chairman
RTA Portal Co chairman Tim Wallis has responded to insurers' concerns that the claimant community is "dragging their feet" over extending the portal to include employers' liability claims, stating that both sides remain committed to the April 2013…
LV unveils home insurance offering for BGL
LV Broker has rolled out its ABC home insurance product to BGL Group's Budget and Dial Direct customers.
DLG private equity bids still possible, says analyst
Analysts believe there is still a "good chance" that a private equity bid for Direct Line Group may emerge, despite RBS this morning stating its intention to float.
Questgates opens Belfast base
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has established a new office in Belfast and has made a string of Merlin Claims hires.
Ageas wins John Lewis account from Axa
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis to provide the department store's customers with travel insurance.
Brightside pockets £30m profit while online home policy sales plunge 74%
Insurance broker Brightside has reported a 10% jump in revenue to £43.6m for the six months ended June 2012, and a reduction in external debt of £15m.
Former Prudential director joins Direct Line
Priscilla Vacassin has been appointed as a non-executive director of Direct Line Group.
DLG confirms intention to float
Direct Line Group has issued a statement confirming its intention to proceed with an initial public offering.