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97% worried about security
Nine out of 10 UK bosses are concerned about security risks to their staff, states new research. Ac...
Cup winner
Scott Gallagher of DA Constable Syndicate 386 won the Andrew Clark Memorial Cup for achieving the be...
Vocational training backed
UK plcs hold vocational qualifications in high esteem and recognise the role industry has to play in...
FSA 'could help vet for fraud'
The Financial Services Authority's proposed product risk framework for general insurance could be us...
New Agnew Higgins chair to fuel niche growth
Specialist energy intermediary Agnew Higgins Pickering and Company is aiming to expand further into ...
Fighting compensation culture
This week sees the release of the latest Disney/Pixar cartoon The Incredibles in which the theme of ...
The ABI calls for stronger planning controls
The Association of British Insurers has called for stronger planning controls to ensure that new hom...
Law firm Debevoise and Plimpton decide to expand
US insurance law firm Debevoise and Plimpton has decided to expand its UK operation and has recruite...
FSA becoming impatient with secondary sector
The Financial Services Authority appears to be losing patience with the secondary intermediary secto...
Periodical payments: reserves warning
General insurers have been warned that the reserves associated with the imposition of periodical pay...
Isle of Man Assurance launches internet site for Flashguard
Isle of Man Assurance has launched an internet site for Flashguard, its policy that provides up to £...
Barristers advocate direct counsel
Claims-handlers could save money by instructing counsel directly under access-rule changes, accordin...
DAS extends its home assistance cover
Legal protection provider DAS has extended its home assistance cover to rented and let properties. I...
RSA still haunted by US
Equity markets were in two minds following Royal and Sun Alliance's third-quarter results, after the...
Insurers expected to review wordings after defeat
Insurers could be forced to review policy wordings for sports insurance policies after Blackburn Rov...
Lloyd's broker targets Iraq
Lloyd's intermediary United Insurance Brokers has revealed it could soon become Iraq's first-ever br...
Claims culture swansong?
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Allianz direct scores double-digit growth
Allianz Cornhill expects its direct arm to continue to record double-digit growth, or thereabouts, n...
Defra plan may cut claims costs
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is aiming to revolutionise drain ownershi...
Lloyd's seeks stock exchange listing approval
Lloyd's has set the terms for the issue of £500m subordinated debt. Settlement of the issue was expe...
Cracking the safety whip
New car seat safety ratings could ultimately shave £800m off the £1.6bn annual whiplash bill footed ...
McLarens steps up UK assault with new terms
Loss adjusters McLarens Young International and Quest Gates have formalised their partnership agreem...
Churchill Insurance Consultants appoints Sectornet
Churchill Insurance Consultants has appointed technology solutions provider Sectornet to strengthen ...
Hampden set to woo investors
After facilitating the trade of five Namecos worth £5m in capacity since being granted authorisation...