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Call to arms against claims costs.
In line with one of the conference's main themes of rebuilding consumer trust, Gary Owens, managing ...
The problems with pensions.
It has been over a year since David Laverick took on the mantle of Pensions Ombudsman. Veronica Cowan talks to him to find out how he is faring in the pensions hotseat.
Hiscox/Chubb relations strained on rights issue.
The turbulent relationship between Hiscox and US rival Chubb, which owns a 28.3% shareholding in the...
Appointment at Manson Warner Healthcare.
Margaret Stoddard has joined private medical insurance consultants Manson Warner Healthcare as senio...
For better or worse?
Raising the retirement age may have been touted as a potential solution to the underfunded pensions crisis, but Doug Hall urges insurers to consider the serious impact this would have on damages levels for loss of earnings claims.
Keeping sports in the running.
The amateur sports industry is suffering due to the lack of liability capacity in the sector. One of the only ways for sports clubs to get off their marks is to implement risk management strategies. Alan Hootton suggests the UK market should look at the…
Broker Alliance to appoint two new members.
The Broker Alliance has created a shortlist of potential members and is looking to appoint two new c...
High-risk future agreed.
So, the moment has finally arrived when the insurance industry, which has campaigned for the past tw...
The case for executive earnings.
The recent disclosure of the salary of a top insurance executive has seen the debate over 'fat cat' pay and benefits rear its head again in the press. David Fanning casts a critical eye over the industry and asks whether we are getting our money's worth.
CII plans to update membership package.
The Chartered Insurance Institute plans to provide its members with a new package of membership bene...
AA offers online car insurance discount.
The AA is offering customers who take out or renew their car insurance online a 7.5% discount this a...
Esure first UK insurer to sign up to personal injury database.
Esure is the first UK insurer to sign up to the CUE personal injury database - the new claims underw...
ACPO unlikely to shift police attitude.
Jane Bernstein and David Worsfold report from last week's Post Magazine Insurance Fraud Up-Date Conference, held in association with Norwich Union.
Ex-Independent chief's pension fund protected.
Ex-Independent chief executive Michael Bright's £3m plus pension fund is protected from creditors, h...
Bishopscourt grows with affinity.
Bishopscourt Affinity Solutions hopes to expand its staff from 70 to 100 by the end of the year on t...
Misys acquires Eagleye Solutions.
Misys has acquired Eagleye Solutions, a supplier of compliance software for the asset management ind...
Appointment at Willis Group.
Willis Group has appointed former US senator Bill Bradley to its board of directors. Mr Bradley, who...
RSA takes reinsurance e-route.
Royal & Sun Alliance is to move to buying all its facultative reinsurance electronically, using the ...
S&P takes a second look at Lloyd's.
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's this week launched its new assessments of Lloyd's syndicates, which...
A good impression.
It's not just about knowing your business inside out, brushing up on your communication skills can help you no end, too, says Dr Elizabeth Eustace.
Ascot Underwriting projects premium income.
Lloyd's managing agent Ascot Underwriting is projecting gross premium income of over £200m for the 2...
Axa PPP Healthcare adds new service to website.
Axa PPP Healthcare has added a new service to its website www.axappp-healthcare.co.uk, to give custo...
Don't spare the horses.
Competition is fierce in the equestrian market, and as claims costs spiral, those involved in the sector are not having an easy ride. Richard Adams takes a look at the current hard market and warns brokers to hold on tight.
Rates of change at Lloyd's.
This week, ratings agency Standard & Poor's launched a new way of assessing Lloyd's syndicates. Kevin Willis, Stephen Searby, Rob Jones and Marcus Rivaldi explain the rationale for the change and the process behind the new approach.