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Sirius launches PMI back-office system
Sirius Financial Systems has announced the launch of an integrated back-office application, targeted at the UK private medical insurance intermediaries. The Swift Health offering aims to provide intermediaries with the choice of a wide range of software…
Too soon to consider El fixed fees say APIL
Following publication of the Department of Work and Pensions' second report into the employers liability system, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) said it is far too soon to consider the introduction of fixed fees to work-place accident…
Airmic slams DWP report for nibbling at EL problem
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has reacted with disappointment to yesterday's Department for Work and Pension's report on employer's liability, claiming they do not go far enough.
£192m of staff holidays unused
A fifth of workers will fail to use up five or more of their days off this year, according to a new ...
RSA to help staff after unit closures
Royal & Sun Alliance said it hopes to find redeployment opportunities "wherever possible" for the 86...
Discrimination rules in place
Employers have been urged to review their equality and diversity policies after new regulations outl...
Careers Clinic
This month, the careers clinic gets two expert opinions on the question of how to pursue a career in insurance outside London, when the City no longer holds its attraction for you
Know Your Rights: This month - Lifelong Learning
The Employment Act 2002, created a new category of union representative dedicated to the facilitation of lifelong learning for workers. David Fleming finds out what this means for the industry
Government publishes long-awaited EL report
Minister for Work Des Browne has set out an agenda for action to help business deal with the costs of employers' liability compulsory insurance.
AM Best downgrades Commercial Risk Partners
Rating agency AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating of Commercial Risk Reinsurance and its US subsidiary Commercial Risk Re-Insurance, together known as Commercial Risk Partners, from B+ (very good) to B (fair), with a negative outlook.
Briscoe walks as AA merges financial arms
The AA today announced that it the position of managing director, AA insurance services, is to be consigned to history from next year as part of a wider organisational change.
Aon aims for outsourcing market
Broker Aon today claimed it had placed the first cover in Lloyd's market to reimburse the cost of relocating outsourced operations.
Aspen shares priced
Bermudian insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings' initial public offering, which is expected to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange today, has been priced at $22.50 (£13.05) per share.
ABI welcomes DWP report
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed today's report on employers' liability insurance from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Briscoe to quit broking giant
The managing director of AA Insurance Services, Andy Briscoe, is to step down from the role at the end of the year.
Mapfre Re announces capital increase
Madrid-based Mapfre Re has announced that it will be carrying out a €150m capital increase in the first four months of 2004.
Provincial set for January launch
Start-up intermediary Provincial Underwriting is due to launch in January to provide bespoke liability and property cover for the construction and retail sectors.
Investment returns fall dramatically at Equitas
Claims paid at Equitas - the company set up to reinsurer and run off Lloyd's pre 1993 liabilities -amounted to £357m in the six months ended 30 September 2003.
Catlin's branch receives FSA approval
Catlin Insurance Company, the Bermuda insurance underwriting subsidiary of Catlin Group, has received approval from the Financial Services Authority to establish a UK branch office.
Fortis Insurance reports increase in overall gross written premium
Fortis Insurance in the UK has reported overall gross written premium for the third quarter 2003 of ...
EC proposal to thwart insurer trading in Europe
UK insurers hoping to be able to trade across a common European market are set to be disappointed wh...
Camberford Law offers network
Camberford Law this week became the latest broker to launch a network, opening for trading with "hal...
Saga sale won't hit Gib move
Roger De Haan's retirement as chairman of the over-fifties service provider Saga and a possible sale...
Kwik Fit Insurance to launch pet insurance service
Kwik Fit Insurance Services is looking to launch a pet insurance offering. The intermediary confirme...