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Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation
Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.
Fire risks - kitchen ducts: Grease is the word
Improper cleaning of extraction units in the hospitality and catering sectors can cause devastating fires. Allister Smith looks at the facts.
CII unveils pioneering pair
Chubb Europe has become the first insurance company to be granted corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute, following accreditation of its Manchester underwriting and service centre.
Call for solicitors to act as PI renewal deadline looms
Solicitors have been urged to get on with securing professional indemnity insurance with only a month left until the PI insurance renewal date.
Rival insurers support Aviva composite stance
A host of fellow composites have backed Aviva in its war of words with RSA over whether the model's days are indeed numbered.
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.
BIS countdown - Interview - Michael Casella: Commitment to the Chubb cause
The new CEO of Chubb Europe, Michael Casella, has spent 28 years travelling the world with the firm. Now based in London, he tells Jonathan Swift why it set up a new Lloyd's syndicate and why you'll never see it dipping in and out of markets.
Axa CEO Maso insists it has no plans to sell broking arm Bluefin
Axa has insisted that it has no intention of selling its Bluefin Insurance Group and remains fully committed to the distribution market.
Holiday Extras seals Mapfre deal
Holiday Extras is planning to offer more waived conditions, natural catastrophe cover and in-house medical screening after joining forces with Spanish firm Mapfre Asistencia.
Holiday Extras seals Mapfre deal
Holiday Extras is planning to offer more waived conditions, natural catastrophe cover and in-house medical screening after joining forces with Spanish firm Mapfre Asistencia.
Invest in your profession - British Insurance Awards 2010
Ant Gould’s British Insurance Awards opening address in full.
Aon Benfield begins roll out of new online portal with US launch
Aon Benfield has launched ABConnect, a new online portal that offers clients any-time access to their account data with the aim of improving transparency.
Aon Benfield begins roll out of new online portal with US launch
Aon Benfield has launched ABConnect, a new online portal that offers clients any-time access to their account data with the aim of improving transparency.
Endsleigh launches “unique” student policy
Student insurer Endsleigh has launched an insurance policy specifically tailored for groups of students living together.
Groupama unveils senior claims team
Groupama Insurances has confirmed the line up for its new claims management team, reporting to claims director Phil Bird.
Towergate launches new website
Towergate Underwriting has launched a new website which it says will be easier for brokers to use.
Towergate Underwriting achieves chartered status
Towergate Underwriting Group has become one of the first underwriting companies to achieve the Chartered Insurance Institute’s award of chartered insurer.
Westinsure shareholders back Ink takeover
Ink Underwriting Agencies has acquired Westinsure Group following 100% shareholders approval for an undisclosed sum.
Travelers to take on Quinn PII
Travelers has struck an exclusive agreement with Quinn’s former broker, Prime Professions, to offer cover to sole practitioners who are no longer covered after Quinn’s departure from the market, the Law Society Gazette reports.
Former Marsh VP joins claims firm as complex loss boss
Munters MCS has named Simon Hurst as the UK’s major & complex loss director.
One Answer names operations boss
One Answer Insurance has appointed Jamie Turner as operations manager after splitting its personal lines and commercial business.
Former Marsh VP joins claims firm as complex loss boss
Munters MCS has named Simon Hurst as the UK’s major & complex loss director.
Motor insurers urged to come clean on debit fees
Motor insurance providers have been urged to clarify the direct debit fees they charge customer by Defaqto.
Pro Broking goes green with digital issue on environment
Post sister publication Professional Broking has launched its first digital- only issue using the latest page turning technology to offer an in-depth guide on how best to adapt to the green economy.