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Post Magazine – 18 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Ageas contacts customers over Rok closure
Ageas has contacted policyholders affected by the closure of Rok’s maintenance division to provide alternative suppliers from its repair panel.
Ghost broking trio charged with fraud
Three people suspected of acting as illegal insurance intermediaries - or ‘ghost brokers’ - have been charged with fraud.
Iprism valued at £50m as PE firm takes a stake - Post in print: 18 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, including how backing from a PE firm has led to Iprism being valued at £50m; Zurich coming under fire for 'bungled' staff consultation; Allianz's Andrew Torrance bemoaning new…
Iprism valued at £50m as PE firm takes a stake - Post in print: 18 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, including how backing from a PE firm has led to Iprism being valued at £50m; Zurich coming under fire for 'bungled' staff consultation; Allianz's Andrew Torrance bemoaning new…
ABI offers flood advice to households
The Association of British Insurers has issued advice to people who have been flooded following heavy rainfall in Cornwall.
Wainwright named as new CEO of HSBC's insurance arm
HSBC Bank has appointed Simon Wainwright as its new chief executive officer of insurance for the UK.
Cornwall hit by severe flooding
Parts of Cornwall have been hit by flooding after a night of heavy rain and wind.
Capita research reveals PPI interest
Almost 30% of people who have cancelled or are considering cancelling their payment protection insurance would consider buying a replacement policy, research by Capita has revealed.
Moneysupermarket reports insurance revenues up 13% over Q3 2009
Moneysupermarket today said its financial performance in the third quarter and in the year to date is in line with the board's expectations.
Groupama names new PL development underwriter
Groupama Insurances has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Julian Abson as its new personal lines motor development underwriter.
The Claims Awards 2011
The Claims Club has been championing and supporting the UK general insurance claims sector since 2003 and as part of its ongoing mission it will be rewarding those that have made a difference in the last year at next year’s Claims Awards.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
AM Best affirms Hiscox 'A' rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda), Hiscox Insurance Company and Hiscox Insurance (Guernsey), all operating companies of Hiscox Ltd …
AM Best affirms Hiscox 'A' rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda), Hiscox Insurance Company and Hiscox Insurance (Guernsey), all operating companies of Hiscox Ltd …
RBS Insurance consults with a 1000 staff ahead of Indian outsourcing move
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance could offshore more than 300 back office roles to India after launching a consultation with more than a thousand staff last week.
Aussie giant Wesfarmers stalks Barbon in UK push
Wesfarmers is poised to become the latest Australian financial services giant to make a serious play for the UK market with a sizable acquisition.
High net worth - distribution: Defending their niche
Following reports in Post that the mid and high net worth markets have been experiencing an increase in competition and downward pressure on rates, Ralph Savage discusses what reaction this has elicited from insurers and brokers in terms of their…
Post Magazine – 11 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 11 November 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Towers Watson acquires EMB
Towers Watson has acquired general insurance and actuarial consulting company EMB.
68 staff at risk as Choice Quote business moved to Carole Nash
Following a business review, Groupama-owned GUK Broking Services has announced proposals for change to the future business model of its ChoiceQuote Insurance Services subsidiary.
Allianz UK GI profit halves to £42m in Q3 2010
Allianz this morning reported that in the UK gross premiums were up at €463 m (£400 m) in the third quarter of 2010 (Q3 2009: €427 m).