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Insurers on track for EU exemption?
The news this week that the UK insurance industry believes it is on track for an exemption from prop...
Safe as houses?
Small and medium-sized enterprises appear to be particularly susceptible to risks such as fire, flood and theft, but Hugo Cranmore says their disaster recovery plans often simply do not cut the mustard.
Stand out from the crowd.
In the current packed household market, the problem facing many insurers is how to get ahead of the field. The dilemma is customers are attracted by low prices, but also want the added extras too. David Fanning wonders if this is too tall an order.
A bumpy ride ahead for new VIC scheme
The vehicle identity check scheme has received much criticism, especially after confusion over its application led to customers receiving incorrect advice from insurers and salvage operators. Alan Greenouff considers the implications for the government…
Fortis says job losses will not affect the UK.
Fortis UK has stressed that the 750 insurance-related job losses announced by its parent company las...
Cassidy takes up position at Brit Insurance.
Lloyd's insurer Brit Insurance this week said Mark Cassidy had taken up the position of self-funded ...
Bishop Skinner shake-up for senior staff.
Bishop Skinner Insurance Brokers has restructured its senior management in anticipation of expansion...
Risk-tight business?
A company's success depends on its ability to keep its head above water in a crisis - a growing challenge as the tide of legislation and corporate responsibility rises. Roger Cottell examines the factors that must be addressed to risk-proof today's…
Golden opportunity to raise standards.
Confidence in the financial services industry was dealt a major blow by the pensions mis-selling sca...
Appointment at Navigant Consulting.
Navigant Consulting has appointed Garred Clements as senior managing consultant. Mr Clements brings ...
Chartered Insurance Institute opens new training centre.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has opened a new training centre in Fenchurch Street, London. With...
Finance provider in talks with broking network
Premium First is set to launch an updated version of its online system next month, as it attempts t...
Appointment at insurE-com.
insurE-com has announced the appointment of Iain Brogden as insurer account manager. Mr Brogden has ...
Rehabilitation First campaign conference, Wednesday 1 October,
This event takes a fresh look at the issues facing everybody handling personal injury claims. The fi...
Relocation revolution.
Leeds is proving to be a viable option for those looking to relocate their skills to the North - and the city's insurers are going to great lengths to fill the industry's skills shortages gap by offering lucrative incentives to attract the right…
Appointment at SBJ Stephenson.
James Hands and John Hembury have been appointed as directors at SBJ Stephenson....
Legal battle.
The insurance industry will soon be in the dock again - though this time on celluloid - in the new B...
Appointment at DLA.
International law firm DLA has appointed Radd Seiger as a partner in its insurance group. Mr Seiger ...
Appointment at IUAI.
Hans Sandstrom of Inter Hannover was elected president of the International Union of Aviation Insure...
AMP to close pension subsidiary.
AMP is closing its UK pension subsidiary NPI to new clients with the loss of 900 jobs. The Australia...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
This site stuck its neck above the parapet by paying for a placement on the search engine Google, wh...
Zenith Insurance teams up with 15below.
Broker-only motor insurer Zenith Insurance has teamed up with software provider 15below to produce a...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill Engineering.
Allianz Cornhill Engineering has promoted Michelle Burgess to marketing manager. Ms Burgess has more...
A class Act.
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act, promises to make life easier for leaseholders, reports Julie Purkiss.