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European super regulator could be in place by 2011 pending 7 September vote
EU authorities are to get tough new powers to settle disputes among national financial supervisors and to ban risky financial products and activities, in a revamp of EU financial supervision plans agreed on Thursday.
Chubb expands HNW sales team
Chubb Europe has expanded its private clients sales team with two new appointments.
Fitch affirms Ageas ratings, and revises outlook to "stable"
Fitch Ratings has today affirmed AG Insurance's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A+' and Long-term Issuer Default Rating at 'A'.
Fitch affirms Ageas ratings, and revises outlook to "stable"
Fitch Ratings has today affirmed AG Insurance's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A+' and Long-term Issuer Default Rating at 'A'.
MoJ: we will "weed out" the personal injury text pests
The Ministry of Justice has reiterated its desire to clamp down on claims management firms cold-texting people to attract personal injury work.
Abbey reports 11% increase in H1 pre-tax profit
Abbey Protection has announced an 11% increase in pre-tax profits to £4.7m for the first six months of 2010.
Post Magazine – 02 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny had a pleasant lunch at the RAC Club last week with one of her esteemed market contacts and was taken aback to hear their car had been stolen and they were having problems getting their claim paid by none other than Aviva. But that was only half…
Postscript - 50 years ago: Automatic payment sees interest
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Law report: Paraplegic given interim payment for accommodation
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Furniture company director found liable for breach of trust
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Both sides rapped over request for information
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Admiral has a dig at scaremongering rivals
Admiral has achieved the "dream scenario" of growing policy volumes and margin in the first six months of 2010, according to chief operating officer David Stevens.
Fortis "well placed" to step in over motor void
Fortis UK chief executive Barry Smith believes the insurance group is well positioned to take advantage of the upheaval in the brokered private motor market.
Co-op boss expects 2010 profits to beat 2009
Co-operative Insurance chief executive David Neave has revealed he expects the insurer's 2010 profits to surpass those of 2009.
Post in print - 2 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
IAG defends ERS in face of report
Australian insurer IAG has defended its UK business Equity Red Star, insisting it will return to long- term profitability.
Ecclesiastical blames Chilean earthquake for pre-tax loss
Ecclesiastical has revealed that exposure to the Chilean earthquake was predominantly responsible for its £9.9m pre-tax loss for the first half of 2010.
Confused not up for sale
Admiral has ruled out selling part or all of its aggregator arm Confused after it disappointed with its half-year results.
Axa names new finance director
Waseem Malik, Axa's former head of M&A, has been appointed to the role of finance director at the insurer.
Former Towergate investor to wind down
The private equity firm linked with buying a 25% stake in Towergate 32 months ago has decided to wind-up its investments and return cash to investors after takeover talks broke down.
Accident Exchange seeks to de-list after restructuring credit facility
Credit hire operator Accident Exchange is to convene a general meeting to propose a resolution to approve the cancellation of admission of the ordinary shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Buffett again linked with RBS Insurance business as bank begins adviser search
Warren Buffett has again beeen linked with the Royal Bank of Scotland's Insurance business according to reports in the weekend newspapers.
Rok to create 50 new jobs following £40m Axa contract win
Rok, the maintenance and building services group, has signed a contract with Inter Partner Assistance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Axa Assistance to provide home emergency services to its UK customers.