Commercial
Pushing the right buttons
Adoption of the euro could provide significant opportunities for UK businesses - including those in the insurance sector - but to benefit, it is essential the right preparations for transition to the single currency begin now, says Peter Havelock.
Hiscox eyes web with Willis recruit
Hiscox hopes to improve distribution of its Lloyd's market business, following the appointment of J...
Reality bites
An unpalatable truth is hitting home for insurers as they realise that affinity business is no longer there for them on a plate. They are now having to work smarter and sing for their supper. Rachel Gordon reports.
Appointment at SBJ
SBJ Group, the insurance and consulting group, has appointed David Wood as its divisional director,...
Genetics: insurers vulnerable
Insurers seeking to persuade government that the use of predictive genetic tests is valid should sh...
JLT: no US listing, despite strong overseas growth
A listing in the US is "not on the radar screen" for UK broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson, which this w...
Get in line for online
With the benefits of online claims now being widely touted - for both customers and service providers - there are no longer any excuses not to switch to a web-based system, argues Martin Wiggins.
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Paul Messer has been appointed manager, commercial property at Allianz Cornhill. Mr Messer has work...
Capita Group increases profits in 2002
Outsourcing specialist Capita Group increased profits before tax in 2002 to £98.2m, compared to £72...
Insurers blamed for high EL costs
Blame for legal costs rising in proportion to the total claims bill for employers' liability has been...
View from the Top - Charles Philipps, chief executive, Amlin
The London insurance market - and Lloyd's in particular - is reasserting itself in the global insur...
THB has £20m for acquisitions
AIM-listed broker THB Group still has £20m left in its war chest and is currently eyeing up three n...
Appointment at St Paul International Insurance
There have been several internal moves at St Paul International Insurance. Geoff Sayers has been ma...
Getting your hands dirty?
Legislation calling for the polluter to pay has been the main driving force behind the burgeoning pollution risk insurance sector. However, insurers have experienced the unpredictability of such long-tail liability to their cost and the sensible ones are…
Opus plans leisurely growth
Multi-lines broker Opus is expanding into two new areas as part of is growth plans, as revealed by ...
SVB Syndicates buys reinsurance policy on behalf of Syndicate 1212
SVB Syndicates, the managing agency subsidiary of SVB Holdings, has bought an adverse development r...
TIA Systems wins lengthy battle to secure contract
TIA Systems has won a lengthy battle to secure a £1m contract to implement its software for persona...
Cameron Taylor Group steps in to save liquidated Casenet
The Cameron Taylor Group, which owns Cameron Durley Consulting, this week stepped in to save claims...
Start spreading the news
As its fortunes look to be picking up, Lloyd's is once again in the news. But the industry is cautiously optimistic about the market's expected performance in 2003 post-WTC, says Marcus Alcock.
Standard Bank eyes UK brokers
International banking giant Standard Bank is set to court London market brokers with its new insura...
Lucas Fettes in acquisition mode
Broker Lucas Fettes is looking to expand its seven-branch broking operation this year by opening at...
Trouble brewing?
As insurers call time on the pubs and clubs sector, the challenge for landlords is to find the right cover at the right price. Mira Butterworth takes her place at the bar and finds out how they are faring.
Towergate Underwriting Group launches new division
Towergate Underwriting Group has launched a new professional indemnity division aimed at providing ...
Something extra in reserve
With the threat of war looming, the many reservists employed by UK companies - including insurers - are likely to be called up. Belinda Martin talks to one such employee Nick Purkis and reports on the benefits of having reservists on the workforce.