Commercial
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...
Management briefing
Fraud
What the papers said this week
The Sunday Telegraph Why does it take so long to get through to an Indian call centre? Because ...
MD departure triggers reorganisation
The managing director of Homeserve Property Repairs has resigned amid changes within the division. ...
Consolidator seals its first Scottish acquisition
Oval has continued its expansion into Scotland with the purchase of Glasgow-based broker and financi...
Brit boss in skills plea
The general insurance claims sector is facing a skills crisis and needs to take action now, warned B...
Insurers could yield branding
The strength of brands could wipe out insurance companies, a leading practitioner warned. Mark Clif...
UK helps launch pan European SME risk tool
A European Union backed training programme that aims to improve the business performance and reduce the risk of loss and failure among small and medium sized businesses was launched today by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations.
Insurers warned a good rating is vital to secure business
An insurer's rating is a key driving force behind who insurance is placed with, an independent survey of risk managers has revealed.
Claims body reports massive savings for insurers
The Irish body set up to reduce insurance costs, the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, today reported that it is processing claims at a rate that is three times faster and four times cheaper than the old litigation based process whilst still providing…