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Autonet signs up Auto Windscreens

Auto Windscreens has been named as the preferred glass supplier to van insurance broker Autonet Insurance.

Claims | 01 May 2012 secure

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Worboys' taxi insurer may be revealed

A judge is expected to lift the legal anonymity granted to a motor insurer that is being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys.

Claims | 24 Apr 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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Allianz UK's profits defy recession

Allianz UK has reported 2011 GWP up more than 10% to £1832.2m (2010: £1663.7m) with operating profit up more than 6% to £168.7m (2010: £158.5m).

Insurer | 27 Feb 2012 secure

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Insurance 360 - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers

The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.

Insurer | 05 Jan 2012 secure

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Oxygen to sell off remaining assets - Insurance News Now

Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how market commentators believe large employee expenses and lack of profits are behind the demise of seven-year old Oxygen Holdings, as it prepares to sell off...

Broker | 09 Nov 2011 | screening image

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Insurer regionalisation: Spreading your wings

A number of industry players have recently bucked the trend of rationalising, to open new regional bases. Is localism a pasing fad or here to stay?

Lloyd's/London | 08 Nov 2011 secure

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Crash-for-cash in commercial motor a 'massive blind spot' for industry

The Insurance Fraud Bureau needs to take the issue of crash-for-cash involving commercial vehicles off the “back burner”, commercial motor insurers have warned.

Commercial | 08 Nov 2011 secure

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Axa Commercial fills three top roles

Axa Commercial Lines has named Mandy Langton (pictured) as head of product development and has promised to bring new products to market.

Insurer | 03 Oct 2011 secure

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QBE sponsors Brake road safety week

Commercial motor insurer QBE is to sponsor Road Safety Week 2011, organised by Brake, the road safety charity.

Insurer | 05 Sep 2011 secure

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Interview - A&A Group: A constantly evolving company

Starting as a two-man operation in a house in Twickenham, A&A Group has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Jonathan Swift talks to Tony Allen and Steve McPherson about keeping pace with changes in the market.

Broker | 16 Aug 2011 secure

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Travelers motor exit prompts market withdrawal speculation

Travelers’ decision to pull the plug on its private motor business in Ireland could signal the company’s complete withdrawal from Ireland, according to local players.

Insurer | 16 Aug 2011 secure

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Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle

Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.

Commercial | 26 Jul 2011 secure

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View from the Top: Masters of our destiny

Henry Ford once said: "Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you're right." Insurers can learn from this simple nod to the power of the self-fulfilling prophecy.

Insurer | 12 Jul 2011 secure

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Bike aggregator expands in specialist motor niches

The new owner of The Bike Insurer is poised to expand into the specialist lines of caravan and classic car cover, with discussions underway with up to eight providers.

Broker | 25 May 2011 secure

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Lynn Rouse

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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JLT chief executive Dominic Burke

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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David Reed

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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Pitney Bowes 2012 Insurance Industry Report

2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business

To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.

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Work equipment risks in the UK

The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.

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