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Misys reports increased GI profits
Misys' interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2004 have revealed that its General Insurance business experienced further growth in revenues and profits.
Markel reports good earnings from 2004
Markel has announced that 2004 was another good year for the company, with earnings up.
Workplace stress rising, claims Aon survey
UK employees are facing a rising tide of stress in the workplace, according to a new survey.
CBS unveils its new-look portal
Combined Benefit Services, a division of Aon subsidiary Combined Insurance, has relaunched its web-b...
Winners and losers
Post Magazine's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
Equal pay: progress is painfully slow
In the 35 years since the Equal Pay Act was passed, progress towards achieving equal pay has been pa...
Demand raises manager fees by 7.5%
Fees earned by interim managers in the banking, finance and insurance sectors are the highest of any...
Motor rates have levelled out, according to AA Index
The 18-month downhill ride in car insurance premiums has come to a halt, according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
Highway issues Stock Exchange statement over reserves
The Board of Directors of Highway this morning issued a Stock Exchange announcement following publication of this week's Post Magazine.
Alliance seeks to double size by end of 2006
The Midland Broker Alliance is hoping to double its income and membership by the end of 2006. Graha...
Death of technical claims manager
Claims News in Brief
Jobcutting CIS admits claims problems
Co-operative Insurance Society has been forced to outsource some high-value claims work due to inade...
Insurance Directory 2005 out soon
The Insurance Directory 2005 is out soon - order your copy today to ensure you receive it hot off th...
Listed broker in target talks
Broker Jelf Group has further acquisitions planned for 2005 to support business expansion, following...
Financial Services Authority settles proceedings
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Appointment at Brit
Mike Sibthorpe has been appointed to Brit's executive management committee. He is currently underwri...
Insurer addresses huge claims fears
Insurance provider the National Housebuilding Council has attempted to play down fears of huge compe...
Appointment at AIG Europe
AIG Europe has made Robin Pegg account manager for its travel insurance team. He will be based in Lo...
Appointment at Highway
Highway has made David Murray deputy underwriting director. He was previously technical underwriting...
Marsh delays model until spring
Broker Marsh has delayed the publication of its new business model. It was initially expected at th...
Appointment at Mondial
Mondial Assistance has appointed Jeremy Smith as business development manager. He brings 24 years' m...
What the papers said this week
The Times Reinsurers undercut each other last year and are at risk of sending premiums into a downw...
Primary buys adds £20m
The Primary Group has completed two acquisitions this week, adding an estimated £20m in premium inco...
Appointment at the Financial Ombudsman Service
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