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There is nothing to prevent local authorities using video surveillance for personal injury claims, argues Jason Bright.
IIB case on rule 42 gets green light.
Specialist competition law barrister Nicholas Green QC, this week said the Institute of Insurance Br...
Market mastery.
Broker-only insurer MMA has launched Master Tradesman cover for tradespeople working in the building...
Widespread support claimed for London market reforms
The group charged with modernising the workings of the London market expects the number of organisati...
Whyte not amused at shares hike.
Barry Whyte, chief executive of fledgling loss adjuster The Claims People Group was not amused, afte...
Calls for clarity.
The Financial Services Consumer panel has urged the Financial Services Authority to make "radical ch...
Appointment at CBC.
CBC has recruited Colin Brown to the board, subject to Lloyd's approval with responsibilities for de...
What a waste.
Insurers are wasting millions of pounds paying for "shoddy and incomplete" repairs in the wake of fl...
The sky is the limit.
Aviation insurers are trying to contain the rising costs they have been experiencing, following the hardening trends of last year's market. Many see long-term contracts as the flight path to take for greater stability. Eric Alexander reports.
Peniel church in cover row.
McArtney & Dowie, the Romford-based insurance intermediary, which lists Bishop Michael Reid of the f...
Back to work stress centre.
A back to work rehabilitation programme for people suffering from a wide range of work-related psych...
Northern Rock renews contract with Axa.
Mortgage bank Northern Rock has cemented its relationship with Axa by renewing its contract with the...
Learning the Equitable lesson.
The rescue of Equitable Life by the Halifax banking group, which will, however, probably still leave...
Broker polarisation.
Acquisitions and mergers are polarising the small to medium-sized broker market, according to a new ...
Chubb considers US insurer.
Chubb is considering its options over its 27% stake in Hiscox, which rebuffed a takeover approach la...
Appointment at Michael Parroy.
The Chambers of Michael Parroy QC has made the following additions: David Grant, formerly of 13 King...
Appointment at BDMA.
Jonathan Davison, technical director of Chem-Dry UK, has been appointed vice chairman of the British...
Kiln to change brand.
The Kiln Group, which includes Lloyd's operations RJ Kiln and Link Insurance Services, has called in...
GE Capital to up Equitable offer.
GE Capital was considering making an improved offer for Equitable Life this week after the Halifax a...
Dirty tricks hit industry.
Recently-merged Belfor-Relectronic, formed when UK Belfor and Relectronic Remech joined forces last ...
Appointment at Alan Boswell.
Norwich-based Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers has taken Graham Littlewood on as its new human resourc...
P+I clubs look set to raise rates.
The marine market was due to receive a substantial fillip today with the prediction most Protection ...
Two's company?
London broker Marcus Hearn & Co has teamed up with Zurich Personal Insurances to increase its twins ...
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