General Election
Dismore loses seat
Insurance issue campaigner Andrew Dismore has lost his Hendon seat to the Conservative candidate, Matthew Offord, by 106 votes following a recount.
Election result raises concerns over insurance reforms
The lack of a clear election result has raised concerns of delays to much-needed insurance industry reform and thrown existing initiatives into doubt.
Business leaders welcome appointment of PM Cameron
The Forum of Private Business has given a cautious welcome to the appointment of the new Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his stated intention to form a coalition government between his party and the Liberal Democrats.
PM Brown announces he will stand down
Gordon Brown has announced that he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party by the time of the Labour Party Conference in the Autumn.
Business leaders call for swift election outcome
The Confederation of British Industry and the Federation of Small Businesses have called for a speedy resolution to the hung parliament.
Andrew Dismore ousted by 106 votes
Labour’s Andrew Dismore has lost his Hendon seat to the Conservative Party candidate, Matthew Offord, by 106 votes following a recount.
Biba awaits "challenges and opportunities" of hung parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it will "be watching carefully" over the next few days to see which government is formed and details of the policies and individual appointments relevant to members and the wider industry.
CCV boss hails its M&A model as election uncertainty looms
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired the general insurance portfolio of DTE Risk & Financial Management.
GI job demand hits new high, although salaries go backward
Salary offers for new jobs dropped back below 2009s level, although demand from UK employers for new workers remained steady in April according to the Reed Job Index published today.
The TV leader's debate on the economy - who won?
Last night the three main political leader's debated the economy live on the BBC.
Election 2010 - who do you think has performed the best?
With the last televised leader's debate tonight which of the three main political leaders do you think has performed best in the run up to the election?
Post in print - 29 April 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson provides a quick overview of this week's news including: Ex-Hero boss plans start-up, UK market facing £600m hole with no Quinn, HSBC facing Marsh cull, Chartis CEO scans Europe for new HQ and political parties outline their…
Two thirds of businesses "concerned" over prospect of hung parliament
Nearly two thirds of businesses (65%) are “concerned” or “very concerned” about the potential impact of a hung parliament, according to the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest monthly business survey.
Election 2010: Hung parliament - have your say
With the emergence of the Liberal Democrats as a political force in this election, the issue of a hung parliament is already making headlines.
Post in print - 22 April
Post reporter Dan Dunkley provides a quick overview of this week's major news including: Towergate brings in IPO experts, Capita insurance chief quits, Lib Dem's in mutual manifesto, Quinn faces UK underwriting decision and insurers assess volcano…
AIG linked with Goldman Sachs legal action as Clegg weighs in
AIG is reported to be considering action against Goldman Sachs.
Mutuals welcome Lib Dems manifesto nod
The Association of Financial Mutuals has welcomed the Liberal Democrats' vow to support the mutual sector in playing a larger role in the future of financial services, if the party forms part of a new government.