Travel insurance
Ex-Hero boss plans start-up
Ian Meyer, a director at Capita Insurance Distribution, is poised to leave the firm to set up his own brokerage, Post has learnt.
No material impact on insurance sector from Icelandic volcano – Moody’s
The Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland erupted causing a significant disruption for those individuals and businesses reliant on air travel, however, the extent to which the insurance industry will cover losses incurred from this disruption is expected…
Lockton launches insurance for "medical tourism"
Lockton Singapore Pte Ltd has launched an insurance product to cover the cost of medical complications for medical travellers receiving surgery abroad.
Insurance websites dodge VAT after court hearing
HMRC has lost a hearing in the Appeal Court today to rule insurance intermediary services as liable to VAT, in a case involving website Insurancewide.
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…
Travel industry “victims” urged to consider IT solutions
IT firm NIIT Technologies has urged firms set for big losses following the Icelandic volcano travel chaos to consider solutions to help them survive and grow in tough conditions.
ABI hits out at "act of God" myth over travel claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit out at the "urban myth" that insurers are relying on an “Act of God” clause to refuse claims from customers stranded abroad by the ongoing aviation disruption.
Editor's comment: Industry must not lose face under ash cloud
The volcanic ash that has grounded many passengers over the last week has certainly thrown the insurance industry into the spotlight again. With thousands of flights cancelled and people left stranded all over the world, the issue of travel insurance…
Mixed response to volcano
Travel insurers, including Mondial Assistance and Virgin Money are refusing to pay out after the Icelandic ash cloud, classing it as an "act of God" or "natural disaster".
Capita insurance chief quits after six months with 'job done'
Capita's Matthew Briggs is poised to leave the outsourcing firm less than six months into his role as chief executive of the insurance services division.
Direct Line travel insurance customers covered for flight disruption
Direct Line customers will be covered for travel delay and missed departure after volcanic ash affects flights in the UK.
Icelandic cloud prompts Biba advice
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has issued clarification and advice to travellers affected by the cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland, which has caused major disruption across the UK’s airports.
UK flights affected by Icelandic volcano
Volcanic ash from Iceland’s erupting Eyjafjöll volcanoes heading towards the UK is causing major disruption to domestic airports.
Swiftcover to create 350 new jobs
Online motor insurer Swiftcover is building a new multi-million pound operations centre in Stockton, Teesside, bringing an expected 350 extra jobs to the area over the next three years.
Capita boss plots travel insurance push
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Outsourcing giant Capita set to take on travel insurance
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Ace adds accident and health cover to online offering
Ace has launched five new accident and health products on its UK broker e-commerce platform.
One Answer Network teams up with Selfnet
One Answer Network has teamed up with Selfnet to offer its members a Selfsure product designed to simplify the insurance buying process for both brokers and customers.
Landau Manson rebranded following acquisition
Risk management company Landau Manson will trade under the James Hallam name after it was acquired by Alan Turner.
Hastings opens first high street branch
Hastings Direct has taken its first step towards building a network of high street branches in the south east region, by opening its first branch in Bexhill-on Sea.
Compare expands to meet demand
Compare the market has expanded with three new appointments, director of insurance partners, director of money and senior manager for life and general insurance.
RBSI profits slump by over £500m to £58m in 2009
CEO Paul Geddes described 2009 as "exceptionally challenging"
Pick of the week
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
More than half of skiers hit slopes without lessons
Research by Insure and Go shows that 54% of skiers and snowboarders hit the pistes without getting lessons.