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Capita clearout at McLarens.
Outsourcing specialist Capita has started to restructure the recently acquired loss adjuster McLarens...
Broker Network escapes NU cuts.
A broker who was told its commission rates were to be slashed by Norwich Union witnessed a dramatic ...
CNA expands in Indie's wake.
CNA Europe looks set to capitalise on the collapse of Independent with a £39m investment by its US p...
Global warning: how to cope with today's climate.
Much has been written and said about climate change but just how will it affect the UK property insur...
Crawford & Company investigate loss.
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company is investigating an estimated £400,000 loss on behalf of Avebury Ta...
Forbes gives solicitors lessons in risky business.
Broker Alexander Forbes has launched a new risk management service for law firms which offers three ...
Sinclair to be sued.
Shipping and insurance specialist Sinclair Roche & Temperley is being sued by a former client, the s...
Considered priorities may not be enough.
I certainly find your suggestion of a priority claim for some or all claimants (see below: 'Independe...
US motor rates rocket by 38.9%.
Motor insurance rates in the US jumped by an average 38.9% nationwide between 1989 and 1998, accordi...
Broker appoints Chubb Europe.
High net worth specialist Chubb Europe has been appointed by broker Marsh Private Clients and the off...
KPMG is main legal target.
Following a meeting in London this week, Independent Insurance's auditor KPMG has emerged as the main...
Axa strikes deal with Indie staff.
Axa Insurance has struck a deal to pick up Independent Insurance's commercial risk website business-...
High Court issues Management Company with wind-up order.
A winding-up order was made against the travel insurance scheme intermediary The Management Company i...
Negotiating your way up the ladder.
Just how flexible are insurance companies when it comes to recruiting new staff in today's competitive climate? Richard Adams investigates.
Appointment at Willis.
Willis has made several appointments. Janet Coolick has become chief administration officer and has ...
CII goes on the promotional trail.
The Chartered Insurance Institute last week kicked off a series of roadshow presentations, led by di...
Creditors seek legal redress from insurer.
The Creditors of Independent Insurance Group declared its intention to seek legal redress from the in...
Boswell in Suffolk move.
Alan Boswell Insurance Services has acquired the Beccles Insurance Centre for an undisclosed sum fol...
Appointment at Axa.
Artur Niemczewski has joined Axa Insurance's management board as director of strategy. He is a forme...
Appointment at Aero Inventory.
Aero Inventory has announced changes in the roles of two of its directors. Laurence Heyworth is to t...
Home Comforts.
Fleet and driver safety specialist Driving Services and motorhome insurance provider Comfort Insuran...
Affluent need more products and cheaper advice.
If insurers are going to cater for the country's affluent they must extend the number of products on...
Law renewal causes dissent.
Members of the House of Representatives clashed last week over the speed of renewing an insurance li...
Staying alive.
Farmer Andrew Carter got $3200 (£2000) from his insurance company just for staying alive. Insurance ...