Commercial
Timebomb now a reality
Hand-arm vibration syndrome is no longer a potential liability time bomb but a reality, according to...
Young claims staff must be nurtured
Returning to the claims arena after a few years' absence has enabled me to look at the industry with...
NIG appoints two senior managers
NIG has appointed two senior managers under the overall leadership of Euros Jones, NIG head of opera...
Broker duo faces fraud charges after SFO probe
Two of the former directors of Preston Whiteside, the broker alleged to be at the centre of a £3.5m ...
Appointment at Groupama
Ken Hutchinson has been promoted by Groupama Insurances in the newly created role of e-business trad...
Start-up targets brokers with savings promise
A start-up claiming to offer a self insurance solution is promising up to 20% savings for fleet cust...
Future highs
Shops and Offices
Mastery of the universe
Bridget McIntyre, late of Norwich Union, is clearly passionate about her new role as UK chief executive of Royal and Sun Alliance and the company itself. Andrew Foxwell talks to her about her ambitious plans for raising its game and stamping her mark on…
Measuring potential
Damage Management
Fortis Insurance recruits head of motor claims
Fortis Insurance has recruited Richard Harris as head of motor claims. Fortis Insurance claims direc...
Zurich Municipal in private school push
Zurich Municipal, the UK’s leading provider of insurance and risk management to the public services, has today announced the appointment of Tom Shewry to the newly created role of head of education.
Commercial Express joins up with caterers' association
Commercial Express, the specialist underwriting agency, has launched a tailored product for mobile and static caterers, in conjunction with NCASS, the nationwide caterers association.
Training Foundation and FSSC drop prices
The Training Foundation has joined forces with the Financial Services Skills Council in an exclusive arrangement designed to increase the number of applicants seeking FSSC Recognised Trainer status by making the recognition process more affordable.
Fortis recruits new claims boss
Fortis Insurance has recruited Richard Harris as head of motor claims.
Coface gives 300 brokers accreditation
Coface UK, a leading provider of credit solutions for business, has successfully accredited nearly 300 specialist brokers from 50 companies across the UK to sell its Cashflow Trader product and introduce the Coface UK Finance Trader product on its behalf.
Alea results show £102m loss
Reinsurer Alea has announced its full year 2005 results and provided an update on its run-off strategy
NIG makes regional appointments
NIG has appointed two senior managers under the overall leadership of Euros Jones, NIG, head of operations.
Seven-day MID target is workable say brokers
More than half of UK brokers believe the Motor Insurance Database will remain workable when the deadline for delivering updated records is cut from 14 to seven days, according to research by Highway.
Multiassistance expands into Northern Ireland
Multiassistance, a property repair and improvement company, is to expand into Northern Ireland from 10th April.
THB begins operational change project after £1.5m IT spend
Broker THB Group is to embark on a programme of major organisational change this year and to begin the process has appointed Mark Veale as group change programme manager.
No need to rush - this mar ket will continue to harden
Robert Childs brings a wealth of London market experience to his sprightly Hiscox Bermuda start-up. Mairi Mallon caught up with one of the island's newest (and busiest) residents, to reveal his strategy for "not quite a flea bite in the world of…
The 'law of the jungle'?
The infamous 'Aon '77 Cover' court case tested a cedent's duty of care to the limit. However, the final decision now means that underwriters will no longer be able to fall back on the law if their judgement fails them. Dan Silver of Beachcroft…
Brit promotes execs as capital changes approved
UK and Lloyd’s (re)insurer, Brit has promoted key London executives and unveiled formal approval of its capital restructuring.
Xchanging appoints ex-PwC boss in claims services role
Xchanging, the business processing services company, has appointed Mark Thompson as managing director of claims services. Mark will take the claims services business forward at a pivotal time for the London Market in its drive to build new efficiencies…