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Legal expenses - SME: Risky business
With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.
HNW return for John Sims
Former Chubb Europe personal lines manager John Sims has returned to the high net worth market as a consultant with Sterling.
Online health entrant aims to shake up market
Westfield Health has launched a consumer product under a new brand in what it claims will be a significant development in the health insurance market.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
Motor insurance policy prices continue to rise
The average cost of a comprehensive car insurance policy increased by 14.2% during the second quarter, research from Confused and EMB has revealed.
Go Compare profit hits £12m
Go Compare has reported a £12m profit during the 2009 financial year following the £4m loss recorded for 2008.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Investing in its people
With a quality product, new brand identity and associated advertising campaign, RIAS delivered impressive results last year and this is, above all, down to its staff. Liz McMahon explains how the over-50s insurance provider has kept its people at the…
British Insurance Awards 2010: Every little bit helps
By engaging consumers with LivePerson's online chat functionality, RSA's More Th>n has successfully nudged up its conversion rate to boost sales, proving that 'little by little' really works. Katherine Blackler follows the journey.
FSA hands out £10k broker fine
The Financial Services Authority has fined David Head, director of Essex based mortgage and insurance broker network FT Compliance Services £10,500.
Moneysupermarket marketing and site investment contributes to earnings drop
Moneysupermarket this morning said investment in its new motor insurance site and subsequent marketing campaign have contributed to a predicted drop in profits in the first half of 2010.
Deadline approaches for entries to the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards
Tomorrow is the last chance to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
British Insurance Awards 2010 - all the winners
Allianz was crowned general insurer of the year last night at the annual British Insurance Awards.
Bluefin settles high court action
Bluefin subsidiary The Healthcare Insurance Group has settled high court action taken out against a former appointed representative, Andrew Tomkins.
Fortis wins American Express insurance deal
Fortis Insurance and American Express have announced a new five-year strategic partnership to deliver fully branded motor and household insurance products to American Express’ UK customer.
Allianz predicts MoJ fast track system will save £5m
Allianz is expected to save more than £5m a year by processing personal injury claims through the new fast track Ministry of Justice system for road traffic accidents.
CN launches scooter cover
Carole Nash has launched an online brand targeting commuter motorcyclists and scooterists, initially via Go Compare.
A kwik fix for Fortis?
Fortis’ onward march continued last week with the not-so-unexpected news that it had acquired the Kwik Fit insurance business.
Broker Direct sees profit fall by three quarters
Broker Direct saw its profit fall by three quarters in 2009, and chief executive Roy Green predicted the firm’s profitability will be “under pressure” for the remainder of 2010.
NIG slips into the red as RBSI brands all suffer
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG was the only one of its major four brands to record a loss in 2009, Post has discovered.
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
Post Magazine – 8 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital e-book.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Aviva to sponsor Premiership Rugby
Insurance giant Aviva has agreed a £20m four-year deal to become the new sponsor of Premiership Rugby.