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Quinn bidders getting cold feet over claims according to reports
Several of the bidders for Quinn Insurance have expressed fears over outstanding claims, according to reports this morning.
Zurich unveils Manley as Court's successor as European CEO
Zurich has today unveiled a series of key appointments within its General Insurance segment.
Quinn bidders getting cold feet over claims according to reports
Several of the bidders for Quinn Insurance have expressed fears over outstanding claims, according to reports this morning.
Postscript - 30 years ago: V&G debacle still haunting industry
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial Insurers: Waving - or drowning?
Insurance 360's groundbreaking survey of commercial insurers' performance reveals which ones have got their acts together and which ones need to raise their game. Peter Joy reports.
Allianz reaps benefits of MoJ's electronic claims portal
Allianz has made significant savings in the five months since the Ministry of Justice's electronic portal for road traffic accident claims was set up.
Esure reveals earliest date for an IPO will be 2014
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure Peter Wood has revealed that 2014 is the earliest that it will launch an initial public offering.
Aviva replaced by First Assist as bank seeks retail travel growth
Barclays is set to drop Aviva as the underwriter of its travel insurance after sealing a new deal with niche provider First Assist.
Interview - Jon Greenwood: Into the hot seat
With a high turnover during the past seven years, the role of managing director of commercial and broker at RBSI could be seen as a poisoned chalice. Jonathan Swift talks to Jon Greenwood, the latest incumbent, about his optimism for the task in hand.
MIB seeks clarification over credit repair
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has written to a number of its members to clarify the increasingly thorny issue of who should pick up the bill for credit repair, when an insurer discovers the other driver is uninsured.
NIG's Timberlake moves on to QBE after a year
NIG's northern manager is to step down at the end of the month, a year after taking the role.
Claims Event news: Ever-changing tide of regulation could leave some firms exposed
"They say it is only when the tide goes out that you know who has been swimming without their trunks on", said Ant Gould, chairman of the Claims Club, as he welcomed more than 200 movers and shakers from the claims industry.
Claims Event news: Lawyer suggests referral fees will survive coalition review
Referral fees are here to stay according to a prominent lawyer, who warned the insurance industry it is just going to have to 'deal with them'.
Postscript - Five years ago: Poor bumper design costing £250m a year
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Post Magazine – 21 October 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
NIG boss Greenwood insists it is "categorically" not for sale
NIG's boss has insisted that the business sees no barriers to growth now, despite its recent eventful history: including five MDs in six years, the closure of eight offices and its withdrawal from personal lines.
Former Aon UK boss Harmer takes up role at IAG
Insurance Australia Group today announced the resignation of current CEO of CGU, Mr Duncan West for family reasons and the appointment of Peter Harmer as his successor.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
UK insurers warned about new 20% EU tax hit on outsourcing
The UK insurance industry has today been warned it is set for increased costs on outsourcing as other EU countries force through the removal of the VAT exemption on outsourced claims handling.
UK insurers warned about new 20% EU tax hit on outsourcing
The UK insurance industry has today been warned it is set for increased costs on outsourcing as other EU countries force through the removal of the VAT exemption on outsourced claims handling.
Elite CEO criticises "exaggerated" assessment of ATE market
Elite Insurance chief executive Jason Smart has argued that the views of Lord Young and Lord Jackson would prevent innocent victims from gaining access to justice.