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Brian Johnson Insurance Brokers launches version of Carisma.
Brian Johnson Insurance Brokers has launched an enhanced version of its claims system Carisma. The s...
Art of the matter
Auction houses will continue to obtain cover for increasingly expensive risks, despite a decline in...
Appointment at UKI Partnerships
Leading insurance group, UKI Partnerships, has appointed Steven Williams account executive. Mr Will...
Claims delivery is all
There are certain facts about the general insurance industry that are indisputable. One is that cla...
To EL and back?
As the employers' liability crisis drags on, the government has joined the quest for an answer. It may perhaps have found a contender in the guise of no-fault compensation schemes, but just how workable is this solution? Lord Hunt and Anthony Cherry…
Midlands broker goes on spending spree
Wolverhampton-based broker KGJ Insurance is looking to go on an acquisition spree and aims to doubl...
Appointment at RAC Auto Windscreens
Andrew Webster has been taken on as head of client management, insurance, at RAC Auto Windscreens. ...
Beyond dispute
With more parties coming to the table, disputes in the insurance industry are becoming more complex. However, David Webster says that while the industry has taken the Woolf Reforms on board, the inclination is still to settle out of court rather than…
Incisive Training.
Are you ready for the Financial Services Authority's statutory regime and its training and competenc...
No job cuts as Capita dropped
Capita McLarens this week ruled out any immediate job cuts, following the news that it had lost out...
Richard Keen Insurance Brokers acquires Vaughan Thomas and Company
Richard Keen Insurance Brokers has acquired Pontypridd-based broker Vaughan Thomas and Company. Ric...
Call for investigators' code
I write in response to the recent exchange of views on the subject of private investigators and the...
PwC to launch fast-track scheme for EL settlements
The liquidator of Chester Street Insurance is set to launch a new scheme to fast-track some employe...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
Giles Insurance Brokers scores the same kind of coup with its internet address as B&Q's www.diy.com...
Biba caught with its trousers down by IIB
Mike Williams must enjoy being caught with his trousers down, for he was seriously underprepared to...
Ricksons deal boosts turnover
Ricksons Solicitors expects to boost its annual turnover by £1m, having swooped on the Leeds and Ma...
A marriage of inconvenience?
The benefits offered through third party administration are manifold but if it all goes wrong it can prove extremely expensive to terminate a contract. Nigel Frudd says considering the deal from all angles is the key to success.
Folgate Partnership makes seventh acquisition
The Folgate Partnership has made its seventh acquisition - Hertfordshire-based broker Seymour Pope,...
Appointment at Ace Europe
Ace Europe has appointed Chris Moore to the Manchester team as energy engineer. Mr Moore joins from...
PRO Syndicate Management acquires business of Commodore Underwriting
Lloyd's Managing Agency, PRO Syndicate Management, a member of the Swiss Re Group, has acquired the ...
Appointment at SBJ Group
SBJ Group, the insurance and consulting group, has made 11 new appointments. Steve Brown, Jill Dunm...
Appointment at MBP
MiniBusPlus has appointed Peter Montague-Johnstone as fleet development manager. Mr Montague-Johnst...
Appointment at BHSF
BHSF, the Birmingham-based health benefits provider, has appointed Simon Clark, Mark Jackson and Br...
Opening the flood gates
A landmark flood case due to be heard by the House of Lords could allow insurers to recoup money from the water utility companies, say Christian Young and James Dingemans QC.