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Interview - Tom Woolgrove & Steve Maddock: Delivering the hard numbers
RBSI's Tom Woolgrove and Steve Maddock are faced with the daunting task of turning the business around ready for a flotation or sale, and they are already seeing some encouraging results, reports Lynn Rouse.
Cardiff office to stay despite Zurich job cuts
Zurich has vowed to maintain a presence in Cardiff despite plans to make sweeping redundancies as part of its return to the direct insurance market.
Supercover seeks partners after income quadruples
Niche intermediary Supercover Insurance is seeking new distribution partners after increasing its income four-fold in 18 months.
Petplan launches new look policy range
Pet insurance provider Petplan has launched a new look policy range designed to stop customers becoming confused over different levels of cover.
Post Magazine – 14 July 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
DoT to respond to motor insurance inquiry "shortly"
The Department of Transport's road safety minister has said they will respond to last year’s inquiry on the cost of motor insurance premiums “shortly”.
Insurance News Now – 14 July - Insurers fear £9m fraud unit will prompt further cash calls
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include fears from some industry figures that the insurance industry will be called on to foot the bill for more policing after agreeing to invest £9m over three…
RBSI MD: We are doing 42 months work in 18 to transform claims
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance's claims managing director Steve Maddock has revealed the true intensity and speed behind its claims transformation programme in an exclusive interview with Post this week.
AA Insurance welcomes police fraud unit
The AA’s insurance fraud unit Insurance director Simon Douglas has welcomed the creation of a dedicated 35-man unit.
Insurers feel the pressure of rising motor claims costs
The increasing cost of motor insurance is putting more financial pressure on insurers, who last year paid out £1.24 for every £1 collected in premiums.
Brightside trading update points towards future growth
The Brightside Group board of directors are confident of delivering “substantial growth” for the foreseeable future after announcing an 18% policy sales increase in the commercial insurance business.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Driven by ambition
PERSONAL LINES BROKING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR – WINNER – PROVISIONAL MARMALADE
British Insurance Awards 2011: In the customer’s shoes
THE CUSTOMER CARE AWARD - WINNER – AXA PERSONAL LINES (SIMS)
City of London Police to create £9m 35 strong insurance fraud team
The insurance industry has confirmed final plans to fund a multi-million pound City of London Police unit aimed at tackling insurance fraud.
Plantec Holdings appoints new director of operations
Claims management specialist Plantec Holdings has appointed Paul Taylor as director of operations.
Snuko and Ingenin sign up to 'anti-theft' partnership
A strategic partnership between Snuko and Ingenin will result in anti-theft products being made available to all UK insurance policy holders.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
Winners speak out from BIA 2011
Re-live the 2011 British Insurance Awards with this short video featuring many of the winners giving their responses to being acclaimed at the Royal Albert Hall.
Post Blog - Tales from the conference frontline
Anyone who has been through insurance conference season and lived to tell the tale knows exactly how much stamina it requires.
Bancassurance a growth channel for commercial insurance
Banks in Italy currently hold just 4% of the general insurance market, however, with significant growth in demand for commercial insurance such as directors’ and officers’ Maurizio Ghilosso explains why this might be the ideal channel to tap into this…
Arc Legal strikes boat deal with Haven Knox-Johnston
Legal protection insurance provider Arc Legal Assistance has secured a product and distribution deal with Haven Knox-Johnston.
Dry weather sparks fire risk
Ecclesiastical has warned that buildings with traditional thatched roofs face an increased fire risk as months of uncharacteristically warm conditions with below average rainfall in England and Wales have left thatched roofs drier than usual and so…
Dry weather sparks fire risk
Ecclesiastical has warned that buildings with traditional thatched roofs face an increased fire risk as months of uncharacteristically warm conditions with below average rainfall in England and Wales have left thatched roofs drier than usual and so…