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Insurer sticks to its guns despite critics
Private medical insurer Bupa has said that it will continue to look at setting up additional network...
Appointment at MMA Insurance
Intermediary-only insurer MMA Insurance has appointed Paul Brierley as head of business development ...
Specialist launches new identity
Disaster restoration specialist Rainbow International has launched a new corporate identity to repla...
Buyers call for feedback on renewal info
Corporate insurance buyers want more feedback from underwriters on the quality and relevance of the ...
Appointment at Medicals Direct Group
Medicals Direct Group has recruited Greig Smith as general manager of its subsidiary company, Doctor...
Breast cancer patients allowed access to Herceptin
Medical insurer Axa PPP has agreed to allow breast cancer patients access to the drug Herceptin but ...
Ace bullish over Glasgow relocation
Ace Europe this week said that it hoped to have its new Glasgow office fully staffed with 200 employ...
Reputation worries for ABI over run-off
The Association of British Insurers will propose several improvements to the Code of Practice for Tr...
Appointment at NIG
NIG has appointed Peter Lycholat as head of operations north where he will have responsibility for N...
Broker to take early action on claims process
London market broker Oxygen Insurance Managers is set to introduce early rehabilitation as a key par...
Cornhill beats off rivals to buy broker
Allianz Cornhill has bolstered its underperforming personal lines book with its first major broking ...
Alex Forbes bemoans rates as profits fall 81%
Alexander Forbes International Risk Services' operating profit before exceptionals has fallen 81% in...
ABI "congratulatory" document dismissed
The code for tracing old employers' liability policies was described this week as "working well", de...
Accidents in the workplace
Around 60% of brokers have experienced a workplace accident in the past year, with only 23% believin...
HBOS rebuffed in £80m trade sale
Halifax Bank of Scotland is attempting to realise its investment in Paymentshield through a trade sa...
Lloyd's vehicle launches insurer
Newline this week became the latest Lloyd's vehicle to unveil plans for a Financial-Services-Authori...
Highway settlement delays resolution
The High Court has failed to rule on who pays for the care of accident victims after the insurer and...
Appointment at Tokio Marine Europe Insurance
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has made Stephen Oakes and Robert Armstrong regional branch managers f...
Marsh Classic competition winners
The winners of last week's Marsh Classic competition were Chris Leglu of FM Global, David Downham of...
RSA looking to build charity profile
Royal and Sun Alliance is looking to raise its profile in the charity insurance sector, admitting cu...
NU calls on insurers to raise rates
The chief executive of Norwich Union has called on insurers to follow its example by raising rates. ...
Appointment at Crawford and Co
Crawford and Co has added to its global technical services division with the appointment of Steve Ga...
Hiscox: Bermuda move closer
Hiscox has given another indication that it may move to Bermuda, where the lighter regulatory and ta...
Management restructure for XL Capital
XL Capital is to undergo a management restructure, with its current chief executive officer, Brian O...