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Rehabilitation - Examining standards
As rehabilitation becomes increasingly important to insurance claims, Dr Edmund Bonikowski explains why it is only a matter of time before rehabilitation providers will need universal accreditation
IFS boss rules out a merger with the CII
The Institute of Financial Services has poured cold water on speculation that it will merge with its...
FSA makes an example of broker
The first broker to have its permission to trade cancelled has been held up by the Financial Service...
Appointment at Unitas
Broking alliance Unitas has recruited two new additions to its ranks, John Lampier and Son in Bristo...
Barclays on track to be top five
Barclays' bid to become a top five general insurance provider by 2010 appeared on track this week, a...
Appointment at Chubb Europe
Martin Richards has become the new European communications manager for Chubb Europe. Mr Richards joi...
Jelf doubles size with acquisition
South-west-based broking consolidator Jelf Group has more than doubled its size, with the takeover o...
Appointment at Thomas, Carroll Group
Welsh broker Thomas, Carroll Group has appointed former Wales rugby international Brynmor Williams -...
Aon sheds 700 in outsourcing push
Broking giant Aon plans to shed another 700 staff after deciding a number of parts of the business a...
Former NIG boss linked with Equity
Equity has been linked with another former Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance boss, NIG commercial man...
Capital injection boosts IGI
A major Icelandic insurer will be expanding in the UK and Europe, after acquiring Nottingham-based I...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Angharad Davies has joined Allianz Cornhill Legal Protection as a Lawphone adviser, providing custom...
Events
27 February - Insurance Institute of London Lunchtime Lectures - The role of terms and conditions in...
Negligence claims do not concern lawyers
Major negligence claims against the top 100 UK firms are not a huge concern for lawyers, according t...
Former RBSI boss launches multi-channel GI start-up
John O'Roarke, formerly chief operating officer of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has teamed u...
ABI Claims Reform - A cost-cutting exercise
The Association of British Insurers recently published it's Care and Compensation paper, which could have huge implications on the way personal injury compensation claims are handled. Stephanie Denton reports
Appointment at Fusion Insurance
Fusion Insurance has appointed Ian Jolly and Ben Robins as claims negotiators based in London. Mr Jo...
Appointment at SVB Holdings
Stephen Heming has joined SVB Holdings as head of group compliance and as director of the group's un...
Repair standard raises concerns
Motor repairer body, the Motor Vehicle Repairers' Association, has said some bodyshops may take year...
Loss Adjusting - Taking the claims strain
A succession of unprecedented claims in 2005 saw the loss adjusting profession thrown into the spotlight. Chris Miller says they admirably stepped up to the plate
Appointment at XL Capital
Joseph Mauriello has joined XL Capital's board of directors. He was formerly deputy chairman and chi...
FSCS blames unfamiliarity for delay
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has blamed a lack of familiarity with secondary intermedi...
Interview - All fired up
Last year looks like being the UK's worst year on record for insured losses caused by fires in commercial buildings. Ralph Savage talks to Chris Hanks about what can be learnt from disasters like the Buncefield oil depot fire
Zurich highlights liability as area of rating concern
Zurich UK chief executive officer Ian Stuart highlighted the liability market as one in which its ef...