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MMA appoints ex-Ecclesiastical man Casserley as schemes manager

MMA Insurance has named former Ecclesiastical development team member Liam Casserley as schemes account manager as part of a bid to build on 50% growth achieved by the firm last year.

Insurer | 14 May 2012 secure

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Metal theft: Finding a copper-bottomed solution

With metal theft on the increase due to a rise in value, how can the industry protect itself and its clients from criminals?

Insurer | 24 Apr 2012 secure

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Battle for broker schemes hots up as players bolster ranks of expertise

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has secured four new broker schemes, just weeks after pledging to refocus its efforts on intermediary deals, as insurers scramble to pick up lucrative broker schemes.

Insurer | 17 Apr 2012 secure

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Insurer hails first ABI metal theft meeting a success

The Association of British Insurers and its members have held the first metal theft working group in a bid to find solutions to the escalating crime.

Insurer | 12 Apr 2012 secure

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Brands and rebranding: What's in a name?

Many insurance firms overhaul their brands, but what impact does it have on their business?

Insurer | 10 Apr 2012 secure

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In Series Competitive Edge: Size isn't everything in underwriting

In the cut-throat property market, the agility of smaller insurers can give them an edge over their larger rivals when underwriting.

Insurer | 03 Apr 2012 secure

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Five shortlisted for Claims Awards Rising Star gong

Post can today exclusively reveal the shortlist for the Claims Awards Rising Star category.

Insurer | 30 Mar 2012 secure

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Claims Awards 2012 shortlist announced

Insurers RSA and Sterling lead the way in nominations for the 2012 Claims Awards with three each.

Claims | 21 Mar 2012

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Ecclesiastical reveals £16m underwriting loss

Ecclesiastical has blamed a pre-tax loss of £7.7m and an underwriting loss of £16.1m on the eurozone and Australasian catastrophes, but plans to increase premiums in Australia.

Insurer | 20 Mar 2012 secure

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Market moves: Insurers are the main movers

Insurers were, once again, the main movers and shakers this week, Ecclesiastical leading the way with the appointment of four new directors, while Allianz, QBE, XL and Arc Legal also welcomed new staff.

Insurer | 13 Mar 2012 secure

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Cuts at Ecclesiastical to focus on three sectors and boost operations performance

Ecclesiastical's UK boss Steve Wood, pictured, has implemented a three-prong reorganisation as part of a cost-cutting exercise that he claims will lead to an aggressive move on its chosen markets.

Insurer | 05 Mar 2012 secure

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Ecclesiastical launches campaign to save churches from metal theft

Ecclesiastical is set to invest £500 000 to fit roof alarms to the worst-hit churches.

Insurer | 23 Feb 2012 secure

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High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top

Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?

Insurer | 21 Feb 2012 secure

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Fraud IFED: Funding the fraud force

While early results have been impressive, 
some still believe the industry funding the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department is a step in the wrong direction

Insurer | 14 Feb 2012 secure

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Solvency II Timetable Uncertainty: Stopping the clock?

Despite the EC's denials, rumoured delays to the implementation of Solvency II continue to echo around the industry. What are the implications of a postponement to the directive?

Regulation | 14 Feb 2012 secure

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Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest

This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...

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Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer

Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...

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View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains

Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...

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