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President resigns in face of major losses
Nissan Fire & Marine Insurance has announced the resignation of its president, Ryutaro Sato, after he...
NAIC probes state of reinsurance industry
The reinsurance task force of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is to hol...
Equitable not part of HBOS.
I'm sure it came as much of a surprise to HBOS as it did to me to learn that Equitable Life was now ...
Executive decisions.
When it comes to the hiring and firing of senior executives, careful preparation of employment contracts can help you avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes later, according to Kate Payne and Philippa Bogle.
BIBA: criticism wide of the mark.
It is unfortunate the author of the letter (BIBA and GISC are a disgrace, PM, 13 December 2001) did ...
Casino gambles on $45m payout.
A Palestinian insurer is being sued for $45m (£31m) by the owners of a casino closed by violence in ...
Caminco venture.
The Cambodian National Assembly has earmarked $13m (£9m) in the 2002 national budget to convert the ...
Limitation in abuse cases.
The House of Lords has considered instances where an employer may be vicariously responsible for sex...
Australia counts the cost of bush fires.
The cost of the bush fires in New South Wales has reached A$70m (£26m) and is expected to rise even ...
US: miles of cover.
A plan to allow companies to sell motor insurance by distance has been authorised by the Texas Legis...
Appointment at Cargo Solutions.
Cargo Solutions has recruited Nick Bignell as its business development manager. He joins from Willis...
Review sees new PCS boss.
Barry Woodward, the former head of Royal & Sun Alliance's commercial loss adjusting subsidiary Prope...
Architect's under fire not liable.
Bellefield Computer Services v E Turner & Sons & Ors (Technology and Construction Court - 9 November 2001).
Additional motor levy set to hit insurers hard.
UK motor insurers are set to face an additional multi-million-pound levy call when the Department of...
US tragedy blights good aviation year.
The terrorist attacks of 11 September blighted what was otherwise a good year for aviation safety, a...
Creditors on hold as Bright's houses gather dust.
The creditors of Michael Bright, the former chief executive of Independent Insurance, have yet to re...
What the Papers Say.
The Sun Bosses of a top Indian chef want to insure his tongue for £1m. Sanjay Sighat tests hundre...
Allclear medicals.
Bishopscourt Affinity Solutions is to provide its web-based travel insurance Allclear Plus to carrie...
Beware cuts to training.
Following last September's terrorist attacks in the US, insurers are having to tighten their belts. However, Bev FitzGerald warns against cutting back on training, which could have disastrous long-term consequences for the industry's future.
FitzGerald leaves Miller Fisher.
Bev FitzGerald, former head of business development at outsourcer Miller Fisher, has left the compan...
Sherwood contracts.
Sherwood International has secured contracts with Abbey National Financial Services (ANFIS), Adepta ...
Ultimate director.
BDML Holdings subsidiary, Ultimate Insurance Services, has appointed Paul Hampshire as director with...
Markerstudy hints.
Broker marketing organisation Markerstudy plans to make two more acquisitions this year. Managing di...
Pool Re plan adds to policy cost.
Insurers could be charged a flat premium of £1 for each household policy held, under proposals for e...