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Aviva raids Zurich for new CIO
Aviva has appointed François Xavier Quilici as chief information technology officer for Aviva France, as well as core IT applications director for Aviva Europe.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Admiral Q3 result bolstered by 87% rise in non-UK car insurance turnover
Admiral Group has released its interim management statement covering the period 1 July to 3 November 2010.
Admiral strikes new reinsurance deals with Mapfre and XL Re
Motor insurance specialist Admiral this morning revealed that it plans to extend its existing reinsurance partnerships with Swiss Re, New Re and Hannover Re and is entering into new deals with Mapfre Re and XL Re for 2011 to 2013.
Website Review: Elephant
In the latest in its ongoing series for Post, web performance specialist Gomez casts a critical eye over Elephant's website.
Advantage withdrawal causes concern to rivals
AA Insurance has expressed disappointment at Hastings Insurance Service's announcement that its major insurance partner, Gibraltar-based Advantage, is to cease writing external business.
25% of drivers pay out to avoid an insurance claim
Research by discount and voucher code website ‘My Voucher Codes’ has revealed that a quarter of drivers have avoided using their motor insurance by giving money to a driver they have crashed into to fix the damage.
Aviva to seek another £200m of savings by 2012
Aviva today outlined a further £200m of efficency cuts.
Deloitte: Issue of brokers selling motor at a loss needs to be addressed
In order to turn their performance around, motor insurers need to increase their premiums while maintaining their customer base.
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Disaster recovery firm rebrands to Polygon
MCS, a specialist in property damage restoration and temporary humidity control services, today announced that the company has changed its name to Polygon.
Hubbard given insurance role after CII signs agreement with FSSC
The Chartered Insurance Institute and the Financial Services Skills Council have signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement will see the CII’s faculties (claims, underwriting, broking and London market) perform the role of the FSSC’s new…
Mapfre swoops for Insure & Go
Travel insurance specialist intermediary Insure & Go has been acquired by its underwriter Mapfre.
Mapfre swoops for Insure & Go
Travel insurance specialist intermediary Insure & Go has been acquired by its underwriter Mapfre.
Keychoice joins forces with MSL
Legal expenses provider MSL Legal Expenses has sealed a three-year deal with Keychoice Network.
Allianz: by 2020 a fifth of our customers will be on "very low income"
By 2020 a fifth of the people insured by Allianz will come from a very low income.
Allianz: by 2020 a fifth of our customers will be on "very low income"
By 2020 a fifth of the people insured by Allianz will come from a very low income.
PwC: ECJ ruling throws a spanner in the works for outsourcing plans
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has warned outsourcing costs for insurers could jump by 20% following what it described as "unexpected decision".
PwC: ECJ ruling throws a spanner in the works for outsourcing plans
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has warned outsourcing costs for insurers could jump by 20% following what it described as "unexpected decision".
Moody's outlook on the German insurance sector remains negative
The outlook for the German insurance market remains negative due to the continued rate pressure in property & casualty lines, particularly in motor insurance, and the low interest-rate environment pressurising the profitability of life products with…
Moody's outlook on the German insurance sector remains negative
The outlook for the German insurance market remains negative due to the continued rate pressure in property & casualty lines, particularly in motor insurance, and the low interest-rate environment pressurising the profitability of life products with…
IAG UK acquires second commercial broker with NBJ swoop
IAG UK-owned broker Barnett & Barnett has almost doubled its size to £50m gross written premium, with a move for a controlling stake in Bromley-based commercial and personal lines specialist NBJ.