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Battle of Hastings.
Intermediary Hastings Direct has stepped up its fight against fraud and integrated the Claims and Und...
Top marks?
The life industry is trying to regain some of its lost credibility, and believes this week's introduction of quality marks for brands is a step in the right direction. Anthony Gould talks to John Cox, chief executive of the PPIAB, about its new…
House of Lords verdict could cost brokers millions
Brokers face millions of pounds in liability claims after the House of Lords ruled in favour of Anec...
Early detection is essential strategy.
Early recognition of potential frauds - whether at the sales stage or claims stage - is key to ensur...
Appointment at Green Flag.
Green Flag has added a new marketing executive to its commercial department. Stephanie Worrall joins...
CILA technical plans eyed by others.
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' Society of Claims Technicians initiative, launched two ye...
Appointment at Carmichaels.
Malcolm Hyde has joined Carmichaels' head office at Maidstone as an external loss adjuster. He start...
Appointment at Maps Legal Expenses.
James Tattersall, who has been with Southport-based Maps Legal Expenses since its formation six year...
US terrorist cover.
The US government has put forward a plan to help insurers re-establish a commercial market for terro...
Taylor steps down.
Paul Taylor has stepped down as London senior partner of insurance law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer, in...
Appointment at Terence Chapman Group.
The Terence Chapman Group has taken on Andrew Jurczynski as its chief executive officer. Mr Jurczyns...
Court rules in explosive case.
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation v Davy McKee and ICI Chemicals & Polymers. (Technology and Construction Court - 18 June 2001).
Appointment at Holmans.
Holman Insurance Brokers, the independent Lloyd's brokers, has taken on a new finance director to co...
Swiss Re: Plum deal.
Reinsurer Swiss Re has deployed dual Plumtree-powered portals to streamline internal processes and d...
Research untangles the truth.
Your Round Table "Untangling Technology" (Post Magazine, 4 October, p18) noted that one of the parti...
Insurer denies army ban.
Scottish Provident has denied reports it is no longer offering life cover for military personnel, fo...
In a day's work?
Incidences of violence in the workplace are rising, with employers under increasing pressure to protect their staff and also reduce the risk of costly liability claims. Juliette Shaw explains.
US fired up over Kyoto gas treaty.
The US is unlikely to change its mind and sign up to the Kyoto Protocol on reducing greenhouse gas e...
Appointment at CMG Admiral.
CMG Admiral has made Darren Gardner a senior consultant in its human resources and payroll services ...
Appointment at Simpson & Co.
Insurance litigation specialists Simpson & Co has appointed a new partner. John Leyshon, who special...
Pensions victims to receive top-ups.
The Financial Services Authority last week gave the green light for thousands of victims of the £14b...
Aon ups capacity.
Broker Aon is to expand its underwriting operations to include direct property and casualty insuranc...
In the neck.
Research conducted by Thatcham, the insurance research centre, has revealed 72% of front seat occupa...
AA Insurance launches second non-fault pilot.
AA Insurance Services has entered into a second pilot with a non-fault accident management company, ...