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BGL Group expands board
BGL Group has made a series of appointments to its main board as part of a restructure that establishes four operating groups.
2011 Fraud Awards Shortlist is announced
The shortlist for the 2011 Fraud Awards has now been revealed. This event, now in its 3rd year, recognises and rewards excellence across the market. The celebrations will take place on Wednesday 5 October.
Post Europe relaunches with dedicated site as Insurance Insight
Post’s European coverage has launched with its own dedicated website, Insurance Insight, which aims to be a one-stop-shop for European insurance news.
European extended warranty market for mobile gadgets to hit €7bn by 2014
Extended warranties and insurance for mobile gadgets and telephones are outgrowing those for non-mobile white, brown and grey goods.
Helphire and Hastings renew terms
Helphire Group has renewed terms with Hastings Insurance Services to provide Hastings’ motor insurance customers with replacement vehicle services in the event of non-fault accidents.
Junction secures M&S Money extension
BGL-owned Junction has seen off affinity rivals by securing a five-year extension on its deal to provide motor insurance to M&S Money customers on a panel basis. The competitive tender win comes shortly after it successfully renewed a similar arrangement…
Roundtable - Claims: The claims game
The expert panel at our recent roundtable on the claims process got their teeth into technology and staffing issues, how to tackle fraud and the impact of telematics. Leigh Jackson reports.
Axa regains TUI travel contract from Mondial
Axa Personal Lines has ousted Mondial Assistance as underwriter for travel giant TUI, following a successful tender bid to win back the three-year contract. It comes less than a week after Axa sealed a similar deal to retain the Lloyds TSB travel…
Interview - Ant Middle: Taking the Middle ground
Rejoining Aviva after spending 10 years at Axa was an attractive choice for Ant Middle, during a time of upheaval at both companies. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
News analysis - RTA scheme extention: Statistically speaking
With the MoJ consultation on extending the RTA personal injury scheme now closed, Lynn Rouse asks how an evidential basis can be put forward with no sign of statistics on success to date.
Post Magazine – 21 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push – Insurance News Now – 21 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Global Takaful contributions set to rise
Global Takaful contributions are expected to reach US$12bn by the end of the year, according to analysis by Ernst & Young.
Former Indy staff lose compensation after employment tribunal appeal
Hundreds of former Independent Insurance staff have lost the right to compensation after the liquidated company appealed an earlier ruling.
Insurance Insight Blog: If it’s good enough for Uefa . . .
When I took on this role as editor of what was then just an idea Post, the long running UK insurance weekly, had that its readers might be interested in Europe, I had little inkling of what was to follow.
Gibraltar GWP tops Lloyd's in motor insurance underwriting
Gibraltar is outperforming Lloyd’s of London in the motor insurance market, according to a report by Ernst & Young, and Admiral is leading the charge.
Gibraltar GWP tops Lloyd's in motor insurance underwriting
Gibraltar is outperforming Lloyd’s of London in the motor insurance market, according to a report by Ernst & Young, and Admiral is leading the charge.
Bennetts appoints e-commerce and marketing experts
Bike insurance provider Bennetts is expanding its e-Commerce team with the appointment of two new senior-level e-commerce and marketing experts.
Axa announces profit growth
Axa Assistance has announced a 5.2% growth in income from 2009 and an increase in net profit of £6.6m.
AM Best affirms ratings of German insurer SOVAG
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of 'bbb' of SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft SOVAG. The outlook for both ratings remains stable.
AM Best affirms ratings of German insurer SOVAG
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of 'bbb' of SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft SOVAG. The outlook for both ratings remains stable.
Volkswagen launches accident management product
Volkswagen Insurance Service, the insurance arm of Volkswagen Financial Services, has launched an accident management product.
Exclusive Fleet and accident content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how implementing a collision free culture can help fleet safety; as well as a View from the Top on how accident cover in Spain has been hit by the financial crisis.
Co-operative calls for tougher stance on false claims
The Co-operative Group is calling for tougher penalties for firms that encourage false personal injury claims and cold-call potential claimants via email, text or phone.