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Commercial breaks.
A hike in premiums across the commercial property sector has left many companies with tough decisions regarding their insurance. It is up to providers to prove their worth, or see customers make the break, says Edward Murray.
Appointment at QBE International.
Adrian Giles has joined the Property XL500 division at QBE International Insurance. He will underwri...
Test your football knowledge in the PM/Avon competition.
Test your football knowledge with the three simple questions below and you could win two tickets and...
Cap Gemini Ernst and Young ...
Cap Gemini Ernst and Young has forecast that online and digital sales will account for 7% of a £14.1...
Claimant's means should not be a guide for payout
(Queen's Bench Division - 23 November 2001). The claimant underwent a sterilisation operation that ...
Post Magazine gets new look.
Post Magazine has been given a fresh new look this week, as part of the ongoing investment in the ma...
NAIC refuses insurers terrorism exclusion.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners last week voted unanimously to refuse insurers' ...
Axa has announced the outcome of its talks ...
Axa has announced the outcome of its talks with the British Insurance Brokers Association concerning...
Liberty Mutual Insurance ...
Liberty Mutual Insurance has decided to withdraw from the Japanese insurance market. It believes the...
Appointment at Bray Wintour Patis.
The Bray Wintour Patis Group has taken on John Meredith, Ian Pollard, David Green and Debbie Bateman...
Appointment at Healthcode.
Healthcode, a provider of Electronic Data Interchange systems, has appointed Bob Watts as chairman. ...
Appointment at CNA Re.
Debra McClenahan has been appointed chief executive of CNA Re of the US. She succeeds Bill Adamson, ...
Bain proposals incapable of turning Lloyd's.
As a resigned (read trapped) Name at Lloyd's, a former members' agent and now a director of a softwa...
Alex Forbes shells out £28m for actuary firm.
International broking giant Alexander Forbes is to acquire UK consulting actuary Lane Clarke & Peaco...
Poles apart?
In a market where consolidation - in the name of more efficient service - is king, insurers are still falling short of the mark, providing their broker partners with no more than superficial services, says Andy Baldwin.
Terrorism cover starting to be written back ...
Terrorism cover is starting to be written back by reinsurers, who have been excluding it selectively...
Liability adjuster The Quest Partnership ...
Liability adjuster The Quest Partnership has continued to grow with the acquisition of VJ Adjusters....
New European headquarters for Ace.
The UK-based subsidiaries of Bermudian insurer Ace have contracted to lease 100 Leadenhall Street as...
Making staff perks work for employers.
Certain employee benefits are highly-prized - particularly the traditional favourites, according to new research. However many companies are not giving their staff what they want. Samantha Philpott looks at what this means for recruitment.
Asbestos appeal test.
The Court of Appeal decision on mesothelioma compensation last year in Fairchild was labelled by Pos...
Appointment at Equitas.
Ian Agnew has been appointed a non-executive director of Equitas Holdings. His career in the Lloyd's...
What the papers say.
METRO Vibrating computer joypads should carry health warnings, after being linked to a condition ...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey.
Paul Britton has rejoined Cunningham Lindsey as valuations manager within the company's high net wor...
Appointment at Primary Insurance Group.
Sir Duncan Nichol has taken on the role of chairman of Primary Insurance Group and non-executive dir...