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Off track
Railtrack could be taken to court by families of the victims of the Potters Bar rail crash if it do...
New Swedish operation for UIB
United Insurance Brokers is set to launch a new Swedish operation, UIB Nordic, following the compan...
Axa completes first e-enabled commercial combined transaction.
Axa has completed its first e-enabled commercial combined transaction through Folgate Partnership br...
The Claims Experts Network signs up members
The Claims Experts Network, a nationwide alliance of chartered adjusters representing policyholders...
NU sets out liability stall
The UK's largest general insurer Norwich Union this week said it would offer renewal terms for all ...
Demica aims to help insurers extend their business.
Consultancy and technology company Demica is aiming to help insurers extend their business into fina...
Regulatory green light for industry action
Regulation, regulation and regulation are the main themes this week. On Monday, the European Pa...
Willis network chairman to oversee pilot scheme in US.
Hugh Warren, chairman of the Willis Commercial Network, has left the UK to oversee a pilot broker ne...
Appointment at Deacon
John Gorham has joined Bournemouth-based broker Deacon Insurance Services as compliance manager. Pr...
BMS to establish new operation in Greece
Reinsurance broking group BMS is to establish a new operation in Greece as part of its ongoing expa...
Appointment at Jacksons Solicitors
Peter Goodwill and Martin Coyle have joined the insurance litigation team at Jacksons Solicitors. M...
Appointment at MMT Management Consulting
MMT Management Consulting, part of MMT Computing, has appointed Richard Muddiman as business develo...
Cardif obtains license to commence business in Hungary
Pinnacle Insurance's parent company Cardif, the global retail insurance group and subsidiary of BNP...
New standards "disappointing".
Insurers have expressed disappointment that a new risk management standard - designed for national an...
Post Magazine insurance fives - Competition report
The second annual five-a-side competition for the insurance industry, run in association with Post ...
Heath Lambert looking to boost West Midlands office.
Broker Heath Lambert is looking to boost its West Midlands office. The company is looking to take on...
Excel solicitor faces trial
A solicitor working for Excel Accident Management Company, who has been accused of misappropriating...
The Bridgewater Award presented to Peter Hutchinson
The Bridgewater Award for Exceptional Service was presented to Peter Hutchinson, who has worked for...
Mutual respect
Mark Summers suggests that a return to mutual values, if not status, may be the best move for many demutualised companies, struggling to grow their market share in a crowded financial services sector.
The Smithson Mason Groups announces sale
The Smithson Mason Group, part of The Folgate Partnership, has announced the sale of its profession...
Appointment at Chase.
Ljubica Cica has joined IT supplier Chase as application software developer. She was formerly employ...
Cash on tap?
Hardening rates and, in particular soaring employers' liability premiums, mean there is increasing demand for money on tap. The premium finance sector is looking to cash in on this situation and is producing a constant stream of new and updated products,…
Risk management set to be linked to prices
The way in which businesses manage the risk they face is becoming an increasingly important factor ...
Appointment at Agrical
Agrical's new group company, Authentica Adjusting, will be headed up by James Scott Brown who bring...