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Global consultancy Accenture has upgraded ...
Global consultancy Accenture has upgraded its web-based Claim Components software solution, original...
Stadia hit by premium hikes.
Most US sports stadia and entertainment centres are being badly hit by heavy increases in their gene...
Lloyd's 11 September claim gets US approval.
US regulators have approved Lloyd's' estimate of $8bn (£5.5bn) in gross claims from the 11 September...
Budget - Budget a mixed bag for insurers.
The abolition of a tax charge when selling structural holdings of shares is good news for insurers, says Matt Mgrath, but the consequences of other Budget changes are as yet unclear.
Appointment at Bray Wintour Patis.
Bray Wintour Patis has made a two appointments. Nick Cox and Peter Newson have joined the company as...
Teams battle it out to reach the last eight.
It was heartbreak for Impact Plus as the group stages of the fifth Post Magazine Charity Football Co...
Primary acquires UK health arm.
Primary Group has acquired independent healthcare consultancy Health for Industry for an undisclosed...
What the papers said this week.
THE TIMES A train driver is seeking £15,000 compensation for bruising a fingernail at work that l...
Appointment at Benfield Group.
Benfield Group has promoted Tracey Marshall to global head of human resources. She will be responsib...
Appointment at Crutes.
David Johnson has been appointed by Crutes as joint manager of the company's fast track unit. He bri...
Pensions directive to benefit UK.
Simon Gentry looks at the impact on insurers of the European Union Occupational Pensions Directive.
Liddell outlines progress in Chester Street payments
Significant progress has been made on the processing and payment of claims for sufferers of asbestos-...
Appointment at Keoghs.
Keoghs has employed Iain Tenquist as partner in its personal injury team. Mr Tenquist specialises in...
Aviva born as dividend cut to fuel growth.
A dividend cut of 40% will be used to pay for expansion in the life market, CGNU chairman Peter Gyll...
Out of South Africa.
As its political situation generally continues to improve, South Africa's market is showing its potential. John Sanders provides an overview of the general insurance sector and highlights the opportunities in this maturing economy.
Lloyd's insurer Hardy Underwriting Group ...
Lloyd's insurer Hardy Underwriting Group has recorded a £3.192m profit before tax in its preliminary...
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny had to spend a long time this week calming down one close friend whose trip to the race track ...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey.
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Graeme Monce, previously of Capita McLarens, as home services busi...
BibaLet launch fills protection void.
Over 110 responses from brokers were received in the first 24 hours after the launch of BibaLet, a n...
CTC sets up new operation.
The acquisitive Charles Taylor Consulting group has merged four subsidiaries to create a new loss ad...
Good customer care inspires great confidence.
Responding to Peter Hubbard's comments, (View from the top, PM 18 April, p17) I think that the main ...
The heart and soul of business.
Strategic Shorts is a new series in which a management consultant offers insights into planning for successful business.
Hannover Re profits slip
German reinsurer Hannover Re recorded a fall in net profit for 2001 to euros 11m from euros 365m in 2...
St. Paul to spin off reinsurer in IPO
US group the St. Paul Companies plans to transfer its ongoing reinsurance operations to a newly forme...