Commercial
Highways tram action goes off the rails
William Roe v Sheffield City Council and others (Court of Appeal - 17 January 2003).
Breaking the cycle
Research shows smaller companies underestimate the long-term effects fire and flood could have on their business. As disaster recovery insurers turn their attention to this group, the challenge is to persuade SMEs to be realistic about the risks and…
Watching the commercials
Commercial lines insurance is looking more healthy than it has for a long time and even though it is a somewhat patchy recovery process, insurers are even expecting to make a profit from this year's business. Simon Threadgold reflects on the state of the…
Cornhill committed to personal brokers
Allianz Cornhill Insurance this week stressed its commitment to the personal line broking market an...
Is big really beautiful?
There has been a trend towards commercial lines insurers targeting the SME sector. But how keen are premium finance providers to go the same way? Hugo Cranmore investigates.
Munich Re subsidiaries face possible downgrade
Ratings agency Moody's has announced that it is reviewing the financial strength ratings of Munich Re...
Safety chain
As insurers take greater control of contractor networks, they could be caught out by Health & Safety Executive moves to hold senior managers accountable for fatal workplace accidents. Steve Watkins believes it is vital to raise the awareness of insurers…
Bupa focuses on intermediated
Private medical insurance provider Bupa is targeting the intermediated channel for growth, having e...
Who wears the trousers?
Once again dress code has been hauled through the courts. Bob Jones advises firms to think carefully before they start imposing new rules in the workplace.
Football competition results
The winner of a pair of tickets to a football match of their choice in the Avon/Post Magazine compe...
PI Direct seeks boost via acquisition
The chief executive of underwriting agency PI Direct Michael Wood has led a successful management b...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Colin Janes has been made development manager at Allianz Cornhill's Maidstone branch. Mr Janes join...
ALP acts on CD delays
Abbey Legal Protection aims to use technology to speed up payments to Claims Direct's clients, afte...
Wildnet: online business aid
Business process solutions provider Wildnet has launched a new online insurance product that aims t...
CGI Group signs deal with Highway
CGI Group has signed a deal with motor insurer Highway worth £1m to support its IT infrastructure a...
DJ Freeman to re-brand after practices lost to rival
Former City law firm DJ Freeman is re-branding as insurance specialist Kendall Freeman, following t...
Claims handling: drainage protocols could ease problems
Mr Elderkin (Blocked insurance claim is draining, PM, 27 February, p12) highlighted the problems ma...
Euler Trade Indemnity enhances products
Credit insurer Euler Trade Indemnity has enhanced its range of products to small to medium-sized en...
Charity Pay Day
Insurance Charities deputy president David Worsfold (right) receives a cheque for £3371.80 from Cha...
Santam's UK expansion on hold after Bluesure
South African insurer Santam will not embark on further UK acquisitions, having become a major shar...
Commentary - Adjudicator's defence rests
There are three main defences where summary enforcement of an adjudicator's decision has been appli...
Crawford plans repair relaunch
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company is planning a major relaunch of its Repairnet managed contractor n...
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...