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Simple steps to a professional exit.
As returning to a previous employer looks increasingly likely for many people working in insurance, and with counter offers on the increase, it pays not to be too hasty when handing in your notice. Always make sure you leave on good terms, writes…
Crate expectations.
The goods in transit market is currently hard, but for the sector to remain steady and insurers to realise the opportunities available, they need to underwrite for profit rather than being driven by income, warns David Fanning.
Start-up targets London.
A new compliance company, Fast-track, has been set up to support London market brokers and insurers....
Audatex to diversify into motorcycle and property.
Long-known for its market dominance in motor estimating systems, Audatex has revealed plans to diver...
Confederation of British Industry hosts seminar.
The Confederation of British Industry is hosting a breakfast seminar on environmental liability in p...
Appointment at St Andrew's Group.
St Andrew's, a member company of the HBOS Group, has announced the appointment of Ian Valentine as g...
Raising the bar on claims management.
Recent research has shown that problems are brewing in the claims management market. With calls for higher standards, can businesses rise to the challenges ahead? Mark Huxley reports.
UK insurers do not wish to reduce fees says Michael Burnett.
Michael Burnett, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters told delegates at the Joint ...
GAB Robins sees revenue grow.
GAB Robins Affinity Management, the loss adjuster's specialist claims management service aimed at af...
Beckett plans new network
Bob Beckett, chairman of The Beckett Group, is understood to be close to announcing the creation of...
Bright house: auction plan
The accountancy firm responsible for realising the assets of the chief executive of failed insurer In...
OFT seeks FSA liability rules
The Office of Fair Trading has asked the Financial Services Authority to consider including a minim...
Michael Dawson to work on consultancy basis at Cox Insurance.
Michael Dawson, the founding chief executive of Cox Insurance, who resigned from the board with effe...
Fortis sheds motorists in profit drive.
Broker-only insurer Fortis has shed a significant part of its personal lines motor book in the first...
Quick off the mark.
Changes in food industry legislation have tightened standards regarding the recall of contaminated foodstuffs. However, a fast and efficient recall campaign can actually enhance a manufacturer's reputation, and insurance can keep the process on track,…
Appointment at MMA Insurance.
Intermediary-only insurer MMA Insurance has appointed Anthony Lewis as motor manager to lead the pri...
Law firm lines up to pick over TAG bones
Law firm Russell Jones & Walker, which acquired the Claims Direct brand when it went into receivers...
Capita axes offices with 300 job cuts.
Capita Insurance Services is to close 22 former McLarens Toplis offices, with the loss of up to 300 ...
AIG set to target top end of market in HNW push.
US insurance giant AIG this week confirmed its entry into the high net worth market with the launch ...
DWP and OFT give no clear solutions
This week, the Department of Work and Pensions and the Office of Fair Trading published their long-anticipated reports into employers' liability and liability insurance respectively. PM outlines the recommendations and reports on the feedback.
Insurers up IT investment.
Almost seven in 10 retail banks and insurers in Western Europe are planning to grow their IT spendin...
Picture-perfect fine art cover?
Public galleries are aware of the risks of displaying high-value artworks, but conventional insurance may not be enough. However, there are special arrangements to ensure loaned items at least are covered against damage and theft. Veronica Cowan puts the…
Risk modelling for natural catastrophes is "vital basis" for
Risk modelling for natural catastrophes is a "vital basis" for insuring the biggest risks in general...
Alexander Forbes trading profit up.
Anglo-South African broker Alexander Forbes has announced that its trading profit for the year ended...