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Penny Black's insurance week
Penny had a pleasant lunch at the RAC Club last week with one of her esteemed market contacts and was taken aback to hear their car had been stolen and they were having problems getting their claim paid by none other than Aviva. But that was only half…
Admiral has a dig at scaremongering rivals
Admiral has achieved the "dream scenario" of growing policy volumes and margin in the first six months of 2010, according to chief operating officer David Stevens.
R&Q profits hit $3.6m
Randall & Quilter's income rose 52% to £16.1m in the first six months of the year, up from £10.6m in the first half of 2009. The company's profit before tax was £5.8m (2009: £1.2m) and basic earnings for each share are 6.9p (H1 2009: 1.7p). The insurance…
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
Penny Black's insurance week
Ecclesiastical invited Penny and a bunch of insurance hacks for a snoop around Wellington Arch and Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, last week.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Axa merger unveiled
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Meehan throws hat in ring for senior Axa commercial role
Axa Insurance customer experience director Paul Meehan has expressed interest in filling the senior management vacancy in the company's commercial division.
R&Q insurance profit hits £3.6m
Randall & Quilter’s income rose 52% to £16.1m in the first six months of the year (H1 2009: £10.6m).
R&Q insurance profit hits £3.6m
Randall & Quilter’s income rose 52% to £16.1m in the first six months of the year (H1 2009: £10.6m).
S&P affirms AA rating for Allianz
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the stand-alone AA (stable) financial strength rating on 12 August for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the industrial arm of the Allianz Group.
S&P affirms AA rating for Allianz
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the stand-alone AA (stable) financial strength rating on 12 August for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the industrial arm of the Allianz Group.
Groupama sees uplift in French private motor in H1 2010
Groupama has recorded premium income Premium income of €8.6bn Euros (up 4.4% on a like-for-like consolidation and exchange rate basis) in the first half of 2010.
Groupama sees uplift in French private motor in H1 2010
Groupama has recorded premium income Premium income of €8.6bn Euros (up 4.4% on a like-for-like consolidation and exchange rate basis) in the first half of 2010.
Axa UK CEO Moreau to leave for top job in France
Axa has confirmed long standing speculation that its UK CEO Nicolas Moreau is to leave his role and become CEO of Axa France.
Rome II: Together in harmony?
Rome II aimed to simplify the way cross-border claims were dealt with. Paula Jefferson and Catherine Fox examine why it hasn't quite had the effect intended, with even the timing of the legislation being questioned.
Axa UK CEO Moreau to leave for top job in France
Axa has confirmed long standing speculation that its UK CEO Nicolas Moreau is to leave his role and become CEO of Axa France.
Scor reports Q2 surge in net income but first half results down
Scor records a net half-year income of EUR 156m, compared to EUR 184m in 2009. Net income of EUR 120m in Q2 compared to EUR 91m in the second quarter 2009.
Scor reports Q2 surge in net income but first half results down
Scor records a net half-year income of EUR 156m, compared to EUR 184m in 2009. Net income of EUR 120m in Q2 compared to EUR 91m in the second quarter 2009.
Aon Benfield boss joins GC France
Philippe Renault will join Guy Carpenter as president and chief executive of its Paris operations,
Aon Benfield boss joins GC France
Philippe Renault will join Guy Carpenter as president and chief executive of its Paris operations,
Markel swoops for French broker
Markel International has agreed to acquire Le Centaure, a French equine insurance broker and cover holder based near Deauville, Normandy.
Markel swoops for French broker
Markel International has agreed to acquire Le Centaure, a French equine insurance broker and cover holder based near Deauville, Normandy.
JLT set to swoop for Lockton business
JLT has formed an alliance with two Lockton-affiliated brokers in continental Europe, in a move that may see key London business move over to the firm.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.