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View from the top - Simon Machell, claims director, Norwich Union Insurance and chairman
As the next phase of the Motor Insurance Database comes into force next week, one in 20 UK motorist...
Cover for mums is not income replacement
We were pleased to be awarded 8/10 in Richard Griffiths review of the MumsCover website (Post Magaz...
Incisive Training
Incisive Training, Post Magazine's joint venture training arm, has launched its package of training...
Capita deal expected
Capita Insurance Services, which last week announced a restructure of the business, is understood t...
Heading in the completely wrong direction
The motor industry continues to stare head-on at profit losses, despite hardening premiums. And as the compensation culture takes hold, contributing to the increased amount of claims, long-term profitability looks uncertain, says Francis Higney.
Appointment at Footman James
West Midlands-based specialist insurance broker Footman James has made some changes to its manageme...
Confusion reigns over flood data
Insurers who are due to meet with the government next week are expected to address the confusion over...
Actions speak volumes
The insurance industry should welcome with open arms the latest initiative by the food industry, wh...
AIG recruits specialists for personal lines push
US insurance giant AIG is set to become the latest insurer to break into the crowded high net worth...
Block and tackle
The rising cost of buildings insurance for blocks of flats can be tackled by brokers who ensure policyholders implement good property maintenance. Andrew Atherton explains how brokers can help to do their bit in reducing claims frequency.
... 62 years ago
Back in 1941, the Chartered Insurance Institute came under fire, literally, in the second Great Fir...
No end to affinity benefits
Affinity schemes are soaring in popularity, with household and motor insurance leading the way, acc...
GAB shake up expected as Burke quits
Loss adjuster GAB Robins could be set to shake up its UK management structure, following chief oper...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
This site is an in-house effort by one of the firm's employees, but they still wanted me to review ...
Sirius quote system on track
Sirius expects to have several insurers' full complement of product offerings available on its Gemi...
The R3 Group acquires Harrison Beaumont
The R3 Group has acquired Harrison Beaumont Insurance Brokers based in Witney, Oxfordshire. The who...
S&C steps up purchase plans
The Harrogate-based Smart & Cook Group is stepping up its acquisition plans to purchase a broker wi...
Aegon funds Personal Touch
Intermediary Personal Touch Insurance aims to double its turnover to £25m this year and is building...
Linaker acquires Brian Chubb
Linaker Insurance Brokers has acquired Plymouth-based Brian Chubb Insurance Brokers for an undisclo...
Burning ambition
Arson attacks on schools are costing some £1m each week with pupils and ex-pupils, having specific knowledge of a building's weak points, the main culprits. The best way to halt the spread is to adopt an integrated risk management approach, says Jane…
10 years ago
The present crisis facing many smaller companies over employers' liability should come as no surpri...
Zurich instructs specialist division for claim
Zurich has instructed Capita McLarens' specialist Complex and Major Loss Division to handle a £20m ...
Rooting out problem areas
Flooding may be top of the claims agenda, but the risk of another subsidence event year - with the main culprits being trees on clay soil - cannot be ignored. New predictive techniques are proving valuable, but failure to act on findings could see…
What the papers said this week
FINANCIAL TIMES A two-pronged crack-down on misleading financial statements by companies has be...