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TPG chief predicts travel insurance casualties
There are likely to be further casualties in the travel insurance scheme market according to Stephe...
Hiscox eyes web with Willis recruit
Hiscox hopes to improve distribution of its Lloyd's market business, following the appointment of J...
A century of changing lives
The Insurance Charities have been helping those in the insurance industry and their dependents for a hundred years now. To celebrate, their 'Changing Lives for the Better' campaign is aiming to raise the profile of the organisation and dispel a few myths…
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.
Abuse ruling hits insurers
Insurers will find it harder to defend abuse claims against local authorities, following the Court ...
Appointment at SBJ
SBJ Group, the insurance and consulting group, has appointed David Wood as its divisional director,...
MASS calls for RTA protocol
With insurers seeking an extension of the fixed fees system ahead of its ratification for certain r...
Heath Lambert faces film payouts
The House of Lords has given insurers significant ammunition to proceed in their battle over severa...
An evolving relationship
Insurers and vehicle repairers must put aside old differences and find new ways to work together and meet joint targets, says Gary Brench.
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The power to perform?
The advent of new FSA regulation is set to have a strong impact on the insurance sector, however, many believe they do not have enough power to raise service standards and keep them there. Rachel Gordon investigates industry feeling on the proposed…
Blocked insurance claim is draining.
I am currently instructed on a case involving damage to underground drains. The drains in question s...
Genetics: insurers vulnerable
Insurers seeking to persuade government that the use of predictive genetic tests is valid should sh...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
The only major issue I have with the front page of this site is that it seems to run out of life in...
AIM technology launches revised analysis tool
AIM technology has launched a revised analysis tool to measure the performance and effectiveness of...
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.
Liverpool set to look ship-shape again
Once a shipping and insurance giant, Liverpool has suffered in recent years as financial institutio...
Claims sector in the spotlight
The last week has seen several major developments for the claims sector of the insurance industry. ...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Paul Messer has been appointed manager, commercial property at Allianz Cornhill. Mr Messer has work...
Government eyes Scottish lead on flood payments
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister this week told Post Magazine it will be taking "an active int...
Trenwick shares could be suspended
The troubled Bermudian insurer Trenwick has six months for the average price over 30 days of its sh...
Insurance Directory 2003 hits the newsstands
Post Magazine this week publishes its 2003 Insurance Directory, which includes details on UK regist...
Appointment at Misys Insurance Management
Misys Insurance Management has recruited David Macfarlane to the role of Countrywide motor fleet sa...