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Green story shows hope
I write regarding the recent article by Rachel Gordon concerning the insurance industry's green cred...
PIAB boasts of major cost savings
The Irish Personal Injuries Assessment Board claims it is processing claims three times faster and f...
QBE to open Swedish office in Scandinavian expansion
QBE is set to open a new branch office in Stockholm by early 2007. To be known as QBE Sverige, the o...
Appointment at Davis Group
Laura Foster has been promoted by Davis Group from her position as new business consultant to key ac...
Outsourcing 25 October: Datamonitor MD to give keynote speech
Martha Bennett, new managing director of Datamonitor will provide the key note speech as Post's Outsourcing conference next week, Wednesday 25 October. E-mail emilie.martin@incisivemedia.com to reserve your place.
Report predicts industrialisation of insurance industry
Large European insurance companies are widely embracing industrial operating models in order to cut costs and improve customer service, according to an Accenture survey of senior executives at 30 of the top 100 insurers in Europe.
DAS secures BT contract
DAS Legal Expenses is to provide legal protection insurance to British Telecoms employees following its successful tender.
Axa to launch new TV ad campaign
Axa has announced today a new integrated brand campaign which builds upon its Axa Plan style of advertising.
Highway and Claimwatch launch repair tracking service
Motor insurer Highway has teamed up with ClaimWatch to launch a joint-branded online vehicle repair tracking service. Highway ClaimWatch allows customers to track the status of their repair online and it will also advise if the vehicle is a total loss.
Western Re opens Chicago office
Californian cat specialist managing agent Western Re/Managers Insurance Services has opened a Chicago branch office in an expansion of its Los Angeles-based specialty underwriting operations.
Capita legal head defects to DAS
Solicitor Kathryn Mortimer has joined the senior management team of DAS Legal Expenses as head of legal services.
Paskell takes president's role at mutual's trade body
The Association of Friendly Societies has named Colin Paskell as its president to represent the trade association and the 53 friendly societies across the UK during the forthcoming year.
Oxygen strengthens construction and property team
Oxygen has today announced the appointment of two senior brokers to its Lloyd’s accredited broking operation.
Ex-NIG head's new role
Qdos Consulting has recruited Brendan Dawson to head its expanding insurance services division. Form...
Grey-Thompson opens conference
UK Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson opened the UK Insurance and Financial Services conference at...
Now is the time for insurers, says Roxburgh
Insurers will face some challenges in the next five years but the industry's prospects remain bright...
High Court approval ends lengthy asbestos dispute
The High Court last week signed off the scheme of arrangement relating to asbestos disease claims bo...
Highway appoints Foley
Motor insurer Highway has appointed Susan Foley as regional account manager for the north of England...
Appointment at Highway
Highway has appointed Terri-Ann McKenna as underwriting development manager. Prior to joining the in...
Bodies unite to boost industry reputation
Sandy Scott, director-general of the Chartered Insurance Institute, claimed that the insurance indus...
Firms' future service is key
Distribution issues were explored by senior executives in a breakout session at last week's conferen...
Travel broker launches
A travel insurance wholesale broker has launched, aiming to capture the quality and niche side of th...