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NHS in for claims blitz.
The National Health Service is bracing itself for an avalanche of claims because of its failure to b...
Tesco's left red-faced.
Tesco's testing of the insurance market has resulted in a chilly reception for the retailer. Its new...
Advanced AXA system.
AXA Provincial is set to introduce an advanced computer management system linked to its mainframe to...
Demolishing courtroom delays.
The introduction of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act is intended to lay the foundations for the speedy resolution of court cases involving the building industry. John Vasey examines the Act.
Green Flag/RAC team to rival AA.
The decision by RAC to recommend the £450m offer from US giant Cedant for RAC Motoring Services is s...
Sky's the limit for Rod.
Lloyd's underwriters has provided insurance cover for Rod Baber and his three-man team, who have sta...
FSA a wonderful opportunity, says Joslyn.
Outgoing Life Insurance Association president Paul Joslyn told delegates at this year's LIA Conventi...
Appointment at CINA Europe Accident & Health.
After 15 years with CIGNA Group insurance in the USA, Eric Reisenwitz joins the European arm of the ...
Changing role of women in insurance.
The role of women in insurance has been a constant source of comment in Post Magazine over the years...
Rover axes its links with Lombard.
Rover Financial Services (RFS)is severing its links with Lombard by bringing its 'Guaranteed Payment...
Travel insurance available on internet.
Eagle Star Direct has made travel insurance available on its internet web site. The move follows the...
Appointment at Sun Life of Canada.
Steve Gapper and Barry Walsh have joined Sun Life's Basingstoke HQ as director of direct marketing a...
Prudential teamed up with BT.
Prudential has teamed up with BT to assess the benefits of working from home. The study will involve...
Appointment at Elliott & Co.
Two new faces at Elliott's are Martin Emmett and Julie Scott. Mr Scott, who previously worked at Dav...
A time of change for everyone to see.
Walking around the well-supported exhibition was a sharp reminder of the massive re-structuring taki...
No comment' was far from the truth.
In your article 'NatWest Insurance branded a 'disgrace' by broker' (PM, 23 April, p3), your reporter...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical.
Previously with NatWest Insurance Services and Sun Alliance, Graham Shearn has joined Ecclesiastical...
Pensions costs revised.
Following the launch of the second wave of investigations into the pensions mis-selling scandal, The...
Appointment at General Re.
James S Riepe has been elected to General Re's board of directors. A vice-chairman of T rowe Price a...
Carby gives adapt or fold warning.
Competition in the life assurance marketplace will double in 10 years and financial advisors will ne...
UK fears water disaster.
As Spanish authorities battle to prevent highly toxic mining waste from destroying Europe's largest ...
Appointment at Crawford-THG.
To strengthen its Midlands team, Crawford-THG has appointed Tim Thompson global risk director and Ni...
Record global profit for Lloyd's.
Lloyd's announced a record profit for its global results this week, but while there was good perform...
Tanker claims drop during 90s.
The number of major tanker claims has dropped since the early 1990's, according to research supplied...