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Capita fraud director moves to Questgates
QuestGates has announced that John Freeman has been appointed counter fraud director
Former NIG business development chief joins Brit
Brit Insurance has appointed Vivek Banga to the position of UK distribution leader.
IOR releases second installment of risk management guidance
The Institute of Operational Risk (IOR) has published the second sound practice guidance paper in its new series on the topic of Risk Control Self Assessment.
Plum unveils aggressive growth plans
Non-standard household specialist Plum Underwriting has announced its intention to accelerate the growth of the business over the next two years.
Chile earthquake insured losses could reach $8bn
Chile earthquake set to become most expensive insured event ever to hit Latin America with estimated losses of up to $8bn, claims Cooper Gay.
FSA unveils intensive consumer protection strategy
Hector Sants, CEO of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has outlined the watchdog's new consumer protection strategy.
Unite announces British Airways strike dates
BA cabin crew set to strike
Home and Legacy chooses Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice Network.
Secure Underwriting expands online offering
Secure Underwriting has joined forces with Aviva to launch a new online quote and buy product for engineering and computer and inspection cover.
SBJ Global Risks rebrands as Lonmar Global Risks
SBJ Global Risks has rebranded as Lonmar Global Risks following the company's management buyout from Axa six months ago.
Aviva launches claims guides
Aviva has launched a series of online guides aimed at providing brokers with more details about the claims process which they can use to help customers understand the process.
Cunningham Lindsey raids Zurich for liability fraud chief
Cunningham Lindsey appoints fraud manager in its liability services division following concerns that fraudsters are focusing on employers' liability (EL) public liability (PL) claims.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
If you missed yesterday's live Post webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
PB Week: It’s a dog’s life, but who pays the insurance?
According to the Government a dog is not just for Christmas, it is should be for Lloyd’s too, writes Emmanuel Kenning, reporter at PB.
Chartis unveils UK chief as Baugh heads up European operation
Alexander Baugh has been appointed to the newly-created position of president and CEO of Chartis Europe Holdings, which includes Chartis Insurance UK, Chartis Insurance Ireland and Chartis Europe SA.
Insurers pay out £650m on snow claims
Insurers paid out £650m in dealing with 335,000 claims from customers suffering damage to their homes, businesses and vehicles following the coldest winter in thirty years, according to the ABI.
World War II memorial added to CBG portfolio
CBG Group has been appointed by the Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial Fund Committee to place £60,000 worth of cover for a travelling replica of the Mark VB Spitfire.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
As part of PB's Investing in the Profession Campaign, Post magazine is hosting a live, interactive, online debate today at 3.30 on the latest professionalism initiative - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Fortis profits plunge with name change on the horizon
Fortis UK has reported a huge £47m drop in profit before tax to £29m as it announced it is to rebrand as 'ageas'
FSA to consult further on PPI following "highly critical" industry response
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to embark on further consultation for its plans to reform the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market.
HMRC issues VAT changes via podcast
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched its first ever Super Podcast, to alert businesses to major changes in the way they file and pay VAT, PAYE and corporation tax
Government to introduce compulsory insurance for dog owners
All dog owners in England and Wales would have to insure against their pet attacking someone, under a consultation on amending the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act
QBE restructures business
QBE European Operations has restructured its product underwriting and distribution divisions.
Parliament considers MoJ reforms
Parliament is considering the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) fast-track cost regime reforms for low level road traffic accident personal injury claims.