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Speed of handling claims a concern for insurance market
Concerns over the speed of handling claims is a far bigger issue than previously thought, according to a survey by TrustAssured, part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group.
Heath Lambert Construction appoints former Aon Director
Heath Lambert Group has appointed Aon Director Bob Wallace as executive director of its construction division.
SME completes fifth acquisition
SME Insurance has completed two more acquisitions, G A Hinks (Northern) Ltd and MCC Insurances, making a total of five acquisitions over the past two years.
Government confirms sole trader EL exemption
Sole traders will no longer have to buy employers’ liability insurance from next year, following a Department for Work and Pensions consultation on whether to remove the requirement, the government announced today.
FSA's Strachan sets out views on Solvency 2
David Strachan, the Financial Services Authority's sector leader for insurance, speaking today at the European Insurance Summit has outlined his thoughts as to what the EU's plans for insurance reform should look like.
Slip standards improve further at Lloyd’s
Iain Saville, Lloyd’s head of business process reform, has confirmed a further improvement in slip quality but urged the market not to let up in its drive to improve quality as it enters the renewal season.
Lawrence Scoffield & Co joins Willis Commercial Network
Leeds broker Lawrence Scoffield & Co has joined the Willis Commercial Network. Paul Lawrence, managi...
Polaris in process of developing electronic cover notes
Polaris is in the process of developing electronic cover notes for brokers through its imarket syste...
Barnett and Barnett in the acquisition mood
Commercial broker Barnett and Barnett is to commence a new acquisition strategy, with its first deal...
Axa will replace lost market volume
Axa UK has predicted that it will replace the personal lines volume it lost through the sale of Axa ...
Appointment at Argenta Syndicate Management
Argenta Syndicate Management has announced that Ian Maguire will be joining Syndicate 2121 from Well...
Claims model to bring harmony
Insurers have joined forces across Europe to create a single post-catastrophe claims management mode...
The government today will present Parliament ..
The government will today present Parliament with the wording of its exemption for sole traders from...
Fusion looks beyond SVB
Fusion managing director Kevin Pallett has told PM that the company has now reached a a size where i...
Montpelier Re enters into agreements
Bermuda-based Montpelier Re has entered into agreements with the Overseas Private Investment Corpora...
Appointment at Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter has recruited Wilfried Mueller as a managing director from 1 January 2005. He will lea...
Admiral to offshore more jobs
Admiral is looking to expand its offshore operations in South Africa after its initial public offeri...
Appointment at MMA Insurance
MMA Insurance has appointed Paul Worsley as operations manager. He joins MMA from Hill House Hammond...
Appointment at Budget Group
The Budget Group has promoted Chris Samuel to the role of senior manager, customer insight. Antony O...
Standard & Poor's Ratings revises its outlook
Standard & Poor's Ratings has revised its outlook on the main operating entities of Royal and Sun Al...
Injury claims fast tracked by Axa
Axa has this week given its backing to a fast-track scheme to speed up personal injury claims, despi...
NU profits from Abbey shake-up
Norwich Union has taken complete control of the underwriting of one of the largest household insuran...
Appointment at Motor Trade Solutions
Liliana Dowdall and Mike Barnett have joined Motor Trade Solutions. Ms Dowdall and Mr Barnett have m...
Appointment at Regency Contract Services
Russell Johnstone has been appointed by Regency Contract Services as sales manager for its care prod...