Redundancies
Public sector cuts: Risk management savings - a false economy?
The squeeze on public sector spending is about to get tighter. Jakki May examines the ways in which its employees, brokers and underwriters need to get the best out of insurance, without compromising quality.
Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
Devitt eyes renewed affinity push after MBO from RBSI
Motorcycle broking specialist Devitt has targeted a return to the broader affinity market following its management buyout from Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
Career development: Worry ahead for uk managers
The new year is traditionally a time for reflection on what has passed, and optimism about what lies ahead. No matter how tough the past 12 months, it is usually possible to muster some enthusiasm for the fresh start that January heralds.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Aon to cut one tenth of UK staff
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Postscript - 10 years ago: ABI plans wholesale shake-up
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10-years ago reveals.
Rok closure could boost small contractors
The fall-out from the closure of Rok's maintenance business could lead insurers to turn to smaller building repairers in the future, according to one such firm.
Frost vows to stabilise prices following DAS losses
Recently appointed DAS head of underwriting Matt Frost has vowed to stabilise prices in a bid to revive the fortunes of the legal expenses insurer.
Zurich comes under fire for 'bungled' staff consultation
Zurich has been accused of bungling the handling of its staff consultation over potential redundancies among senior and middle managers.
Interview - Wayne Felton: Building interest
If building firm Mitie's entrance into the insurance repair market had not caused enough stir, the decision of its largest rival, Rok, to enter administration has raised even more interest in Mitie's plans. Leigh Jackson met the firm's property solutions…
Comment - redundancy: Old skills, new start
Being made redundant when you've been working in an industry for several decades is tougher than when just starting out. Trevor Brittain offers sage advice about exploring new avenues after finding himself in such a situation.
Iprism valued at £50m as PE firm takes a stake - Post in print: 18 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, including how backing from a PE firm has led to Iprism being valued at £50m; Zurich coming under fire for 'bungled' staff consultation; Allianz's Andrew Torrance bemoaning new…
PwC outlines Rok Scotland job losses
PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced details of the 268 job losses in Rok’s Scotland plumbing, heating and electrical (PHE) business.
PwC makes more than 700 Rok staff redundant
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has made 711 Rok staff redundant after reviewing the ongoing requirements of the business.
RBSI seals EXL Indian outsourcing deal
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance could offshore more than 300 back office roles to India after launching a consultation with more than a thousand staff last week.
68 staff at risk as Choice Quote business moved to Carole Nash
Following a business review, Groupama-owned GUK Broking Services has announced proposals for change to the future business model of its ChoiceQuote Insurance Services subsidiary.
Comment - Competition commission: Devising the solution
The Competition Commission has delivered its final verdict on the UK payment protection insurance market. Martin Jenns reports on the result, what this means for the sector and how it can move forward.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Broking redundancies highly likely
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 Europe View from the Top: The impact of the financial crisis on the Spanish D&O insurance sector
The financial crisis and the resulting economic complications in Spain have caused a sharp increase in the number of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies taken out.
Drennan raises Alarm over local council cuts
Risk management should no longer be simply seen as a "little silo" within local authorities, according to a senior public sector representative.
VFM tries different tack by appointing no replacement MD
VFM Services will not replace its outgoing managing director Nick Sugden when he retires at the end of the year.
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.
Aon to cut up to 1800 jobs following Hewitt merger
Insurance broking giant Aon could shed 1500 to 1800 positions across the world as part of plans to integrate Hewitt Associates.
Senior staff in the firing line as Zurich announces more cuts
A number of senior staff are among those to be impacted by a shake-up of Zurich's international general insurance operations, Post has learnt.