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Guernsey removed from US ‘blacklist’
Guernsey’s engagement with Washington has resulted in Democrat Senator Carl Levin removing the island from his ‘blacklist’.
Belgian KBC ditches flotation plans
Belgian banking and insurance group KBC has confirmed plans to ditch the flotations of its Hungarian and Czech Republic subsidiaries.
Co-operative calls for tougher stance on false claims
The Co-operative Group is calling for tougher penalties for firms that encourage false personal injury claims and cold-call potential claimants via email, text or phone.
Roger Flaxman joins CEDR as insurance specialist mediator
Europe's largest independent commercial mediation provider the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution has named insurance claims advocate Roger Flaxman as its 18th specialist insurance panel member.
Roger Flaxman joins CEDR as insurance specialist mediator
Europe's largest independent commercial mediation provider the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution has named insurance claims advocate Roger Flaxman as its 18th specialist insurance panel member.
Winn Assist signs three brokers
Solicitor-run accident management firm Winn Assist has signed up three new brokers: Sureplan Insurance and BTIC from the North east and Metcalfe Insurance from Stockport.
Thatcham names Neale Philips as strategy director
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre at Thatcham appointed Neale Philips, formerly of the AA, to the role of strategy director, responsible for developing a three-year plan to expand the business. It follows the appointment of chief executive Peter…
North-South divide in Europe is growing
Northern Europe appears set for a self-reinforcing recovery while countries in the South (such as Italy and Spain) could be stuck in a self-sustaining slump according to Legal & General Investment Management economist James Carrick.
Fitch affirms German Condor's IFS
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Condor Lebensversicherung-AG's), Condor Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG's and Optima Versicherungs-AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+'.
North-South divide in Europe is growing
Northern Europe appears set for a self-reinforcing recovery while countries in the South (such as Italy and Spain) could be stuck in a self-sustaining slump according to Legal & General Investment Management economist James Carrick.
Fitch affirms German Condor's IFS
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Condor Lebensversicherung-AG's), Condor Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG's and Optima Versicherungs-AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+'.
Commercial property - Business interruption: Dealing with disruption
Deficiencies in business interruption policies have long been a source of debate, but what can be done to improve them, asks Veronica Cowan.
Postbox: Bursting for improvement
I have read with interest recently articles in insurance trade publications regarding the continuing cost of winter claims to the sector. According to their authors, the burst pipe claims 'event' at the end of 2010 and into 2011 will have a far greater…
Chile quake drives adjuster expansion
Brighton-based claims specialist Fitzgerald Consulting has set up its first international branch in Chile.
Employment law: Tribunals and tribulations?
The increasing number of employment tribunals presents an opportunity for brokers able to offer advice and legal expenses insurance, writes Kevin Pallett.
Career development & CSR: IUA course aims to tackle demand for actuarial skills
A new training course that offers insurers an introduction to actuarial techniques has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Referral fees: End of the affair?
Despite recent calls for a ban on referral fees, the government must weigh up the wider considerations and consequences of its actions, explains Leigh Jackson.
Insurers fear £9m fraud unit will prompt further cash calls
Figures within the insurance industry have expressed fears that it will be called on to foot the bill for more policing after agreeing to invest £9m over three years in an insurer-funded police fraud unit.
Post history - Five years ago: Ditch lawyers to get more compensation
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Interview - Tom Woolgrove & Steve Maddock: Delivering the hard numbers
RBSI's Tom Woolgrove and Steve Maddock are faced with the daunting task of turning the business around ready for a flotation or sale, and they are already seeing some encouraging results, reports Lynn Rouse.
Gimple's back with new risk management venture
Tony Gimple has returned to the market with a new venture, while his pre- vious failed business Crisis Survivor is expected to be sold imminently.
Blow for Buckley Scott as trio quits for rival firms
Manchester-based loss adjuster Buckley Scott has lost two directors and a manager to rival firms.
Guest comment - Referral fees: Take off the blinkers
The banning of referral fees should just be the beginning of a wider overhaul of the civil litigation system, argues Groupama managing director Laurent Matras.
Post history - 30 years ago: Toxteth riots leave insurers with big bill
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 30 years ago reveals.