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IUA appointments.
The International Underwriting Association has appointed Stephen Cane, chief executive officer of Al...
CAP unveils new set of protocols for negligence.
A new set of pre-action protocols for professional negligence claims was unveiled last week. It h...
Appointment at Woodgate & Clark.
Woodgate & Clark has appointed Graham Garside as northern regional director. Mr Garside was previous...
Appointment at XL Brockbank.
XL Brockbank has recruited Ken Slack as deputy underwriter, property treaty account for syndicate 58...
Equitas fights US asbestos lawsuits in legal offensive.
Equitas has gone on the offensive in the US, with a substantial bolstering of its legal representati...
Reading the audience.
In an industry where often the only way to come out ahead of rivals is to compete on service, customer relationship management is an extremely valuable tool. If it is used properly, giving customers what you know they want can reap rewards, says Veronica…
Two men sentenced.
Two men will be sentenced in Manchester Crown Court on 9 July, for conspiracy to defraud insurers af...
FSCP raises status.
The Financial Services Consumer Panel was given statutory status this week when the relevant section...
M&S expects to be copied.
Marks & Spencer had adopted a "business strategy based on the premise that not all customers are equ...
Herculean link up.
Hercules Property Services is guaranteeing customers a 10% discount on their existing household insu...
SFO to launch full scale inquiry into Indie
The Serious Fraud Office has confirmed that it has decided to launch a a full scale investigation int...
Marsh continues public sector push.
Broker Marsh's push into public sector consulting is continuing apace with several nationwide appoin...
Drake expelled by ombudsman.
Insolvent motor insurer Drake is believed to have become the first company to be expelled by the Ins...
RSA close to Independent deal
Royal and Sun Alliance is expected to sign a deal tonight with Independent Insurance's liquidators Pr...
Pohjola aims high.
Finnish insurer Pohjola, which is acquiring investment bank Conventum for EUR275m, plans to become t...
Serious Fraud Office investigates.
The Serious Fraud Office has been asked to examine the collapse of Independent Insurance at the bequ...
Treading the fine success line.
The news that Independent Insurance has had to call in the provisional liquidator, and that the Seri...
Poles set for growth.
The Polish general insurance market has stabilised and is now set for a period of growth, according ...
CGNU buys Fortis.
Insurer CGNU is to acquire the Australian general insurance business of insurer Fortis for £111m in ...
Taking a long-term view.
Pension provision is undergoing a dramatic transformation. As the government withdraws state support and people are generally living longer, both employers and employees need to understand the implications of this fundamental shift, says Keith Sankey.
A weak case?
The new regime for solicitors' professional indemnity has brought with it a series of unforeseen problems not least those cases where changes in partnership could lead to potential liabilities. Indemnity policies must be scrutinised - Paul Redfern goes…
Global strength.
Commercial and industrial property insurer FM Global has had its financial strength affirmed by two ...
Office closed.
Towergate Underwriting has closed its Oakhampton office in Devon, with the loss of 27 staff because ...
Appointment at Brokersure.co.uk.
Part of Cox Insurance Retail Division Brokersure.co.uk has recruited Andy Bell as development manage...