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Football competition reaches final stages
The final Post Magazine/Avon Insurance football competition of the season offers one lucky reader a...
Brokers getting ready for new FSA regime
Brokers may face difficulties getting ready for the new Financial Services Authority regime, acco...
A tough line on insolvency
A new piece of EU legislation comes into force in the UK in April. The Insurers Reorganisation and Winding Up Directive will have a huge impact on future insurance insolvencies. Paul Evans investigates its wider implications.
Appointment at Rubicon
The Rubicon Corporation has appointed Alan Davies as relationship manager, responsible for establis...
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…
Appointment at Bland Bankart
Bland Bankart has taken on Sarah Higgins as its new group human resources director. Ms Higgins has ...
The RAC appoints Duncan Wilkes as managing director
The RAC has appointed Duncan Wilkes as managing director, RAC Business Solutions, with effect from ...
Equifax boosts its dedicated fraud team
Equifax has boosted its dedicated fraud team, with the recruitment of two new members. John Canon a...
Insurers face higher pet payouts
Insurers are facing a substantial escalation in payouts relating to pet owners, following a landmar...
Appointment at Manson Group
Manchester-based insurance broker The Manson Group has taken on Amanda Bennett as human resources m...
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…
Broker size should not matter: FSA should adopt a one-claim level for
The Financial Services Authority proposes a professional indemnity cover requirement of "three times...
Pressure mounts for CFA review
The Federation of Small Business has renewed its calls for a government review of the no win, no fe...
Halifax homes in on adjusting
Halifax General Insurance will go live with its in-house, at-home loss adjusting operation for hous...
ABI delays best practice guidelines as debate rages
Publication of best practice guidance for commercial property insurers on dealing with various type...
EC move could see new Troika
The European Commission could pave the way for the establishment of another UK-government-backed in...
On the road to riches
The insurance industry is starting to change its tune towards its fleet motor customers, offering...
Flood funds demand by local councils
Local councils in Scotland have called for increased funding from the Scottish Executive to meet th...
Aquilo becomes Figtree Systems' client
Aquilo has become Fig-tree Systems' most recent client. Aquilo will be making use of the Figtree Ri...
Learning the ropes
When it comes to experienced commercial lines staff the insurance industry is woefully lacking, but the good news is that some insurers are starting to do something about it, says Rachel Gordon.
Cornhill committed to personal brokers
Allianz Cornhill Insurance this week stressed its commitment to the personal line broking market an...
A degree of risk
Risk managers' needs are changing as a result of the hard market and the insurance industry is having to keep pace with these new requirements. Lynn Rouse wonders if insurers and brokers are up to the challenge.
Amicus gives Aviva India green light
White collar union Amicus this week said it was "satisfied" with its meetings with insurer Aviva ov...