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Where now for healthcare?
Predictions have been made that successful reform of the NHS would dampen demand for private medical cover, but insurers often reject this. With little sign of NHS improvement yet, Sarah Pearse assesses the government'sproposals and their likelihood of…
Cybit implements Fleetstar-Online
Cybit, the provider of fleet management and telematics solutions, has implemented its Fleetstar-Onl...
NIG expands its network
NIG has expanded its network, with the opening of its London Thames Valley office in Watford. The o...
Cover with breeding
A niche distinct from mainstream equestrian, insuring thoroughbred racehorses is an expensive business, and the last few months have seen rates soar as some providers have left the stable. Edward Murray assesses the form of the remaining field.
Homeowners fearful of flooding
Homeowners are fearful of the increased risk of flooding in the UK, but admit they are baffled by i...
New terrorism insurer to be closed down
A joint venture by six (re)insurers to provide worldwide terrorism insurance for property and busines...
L&G: looks to six-deal target
Legal & General is set to agree six new affinity partnerships in a bid to boost premiums by 25% thi...
There's many a slip ...
Local authorities have witnessed a staggering increase in the number of slip and trip claims. Mira Butterworth finds out how the insurance industry is dealing with the stumbling blocks caused by claims farmers and fraud, and paving the way to a greatly…
Broker unveils Lloyd's Access
Broker Goss Group has launched Access Underwriting Agencies, which is aimed at providing intermedia...
Allianz Cornhill implements EFT software
Insurer Allianz Cornhill has implemented Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) software from eTransaction...
NU set for Asda tie-up
Norwich Union is close to announcing a major tie-up with supermarket chain Asda to sell general insur...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill.
Catherine Dixon has been made packages account manager at Allianz Cornhill. She has been with the in...
Events.
7 March BILA lunchtime lecture - Contaminated land Lloyd's Old Library London Tel: 020 73...
The reality of virtual risks
As the threat of virtual risks grows more real by the day, insurers are expanding their cover for cyber-exposure. They are increasingly confident that even smaller businesses that currently have budget constraints on insurance spend, will eventually be…
Police investigation into breakdown of insurance chain continues
South Yorkshire Police told Post Magazine this week no arrests have been made yet as its investigat...
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has made two senior management appointments within the consumer lines division. Dani...
Warranties: price controls on agenda
Several insurers, including Allianz Cornhill, Landmark, Pinnacle and London General, could face the...
View from the Top - Peter Hubbard, UK chief executive, Axa Insurance
As a wave of financial companies reported their results this week and last, there came further conf...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill Engineering.
Allianz Cornhill Engineering has appointed Mark Smith to the role of account development manager. Mr...
Whitespace Software signs up Brit
Whitespace Software has signed up Brit in the Lloyd's market to use its Almanac managing agency sof...
German terror pool faces March decision on future
The (re)insurance shareholders of the German terror pool Extremus are likely to consider late in Ma...
Appointment at Catlin Westgen
Sir Graham Hearne, former chairman of Enterprise Oil, has been appointed chairman of Catlin Westgen...
Iso cuts terror rate advice
Commercial property owners in US states New York and Washington are expected to see lower quotes fo...
Missing links
Insurers are discovering that integrating their IT systems with those of their loss adjusters is the best way to drive down costs and drive up customer services, but in many cases this is easier said than done, says Richard Adams.