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Commercial upward hike.
Already a sector experiencing difficulties, a succession of large claims has meant rapid price increases in commercial property. Simon Threadgold says rises are set to continue, especially for buildings in high-profile locations.
Half of employees have had no training for a year.
Finance union Amicus has called for increased investment in training and development, after a survey...
On the endangered list?
Mutuals are beginning to look like an endangered species, with their market share declining in both life and general insurance business over recent years. However, they will retain important segments - even when the surge of demutualisations has passed,…
Broker Linaker bolsters management team in Bristol.
Broker Linaker (Western) has bolstered its Bristol management team with two appointments. Chris Ever...
Fast-track future?
The internet is growing in popularity among the public and insurers as a way of logging and tracking their claims, as well as speeding up the whole process. Simon Threadgold wonders how long it will be before all claims are handled this way.
Snowball sparks responses on value of staff.
With regard to the view from the top (Post Magazine, 23 May, p11), this is clearly a different Patri...
70 years ago.
Seventy years ago, Post Magazine attempted to address the issue of advertising to women and what the...
Road Runner splits into two.
Motor trade specialist broker Road Runner has split its operations into two distinct brands, and pla...
Royal & Sun Alliance's US president to retire.
Royal & Sun Alliance's US president and chief executive is to retire at the end of June. Terry Brode...
Royal London set to launch second-tier GI sales force.
Royal London, the mutual that has severely reduced its direct sales force, is set to launch a second-...
E-commerce starting to deliver bottom-line benefits.
E-commerce is starting to deliver bottom-line benefits, according to research from general insurance...
TPOs no protection for trees.
A recent government decision means tree preservation orders will not necessarily prevent a protected...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey.
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Robert Dalton as divisional director of its London-based Home Forei...
Broker FM Green reports profits.
Broker FM Green has reported a £499 278 profit, compared to £347 609 in 2000, on a turnover of £2.68...
The Folgate Partnership launches new products.
The Folgate Partnership has launched two new products for members of its recently acquired Master-pl...
Appointment at EMB.
Andrzej Czernuszewicz, who runs the Cambridge office of actuarial consultants EMB, has been appointe...
Appointment at InFront Solutions.
Chris Wells and Frank Russell have joined InFront Solutions, the claims systems specialists, as head...
Holman's launches new household thatch scheme.
Recent capacity restrictions for non-standard risks has prompted Lloyd's brokers Holman's to launch ...
All aboard for the Lutine Regatta.
A superb event because it caters for all levels of sailing experience. A great opportunity to combine corporate entertainment for existing clients and networking. How many times do you get the opportunity to sail an F1 yacht and have dinner in the Royal…
Axa and Sirius join e-forces.
AXA Insurance and Sirius Financial Systems have announced a collaboration that will give Sirius for ...
The IIB appoints Bryan Whicher.
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has appointed Bryan Whicher to the board at its annual general me...
Closed to new business.
Housing association Property Mutual is to stop accepting new business, following a review of longer ...
Lloyd's should look to Names.
Flexibility and invention have always been at the heart of the Lloyd's market and chairman Sax Riley...
TUC calls for unions to conduct stress MOTs.
With stress-related illness costing society £3.8bn annually through 6.5 million lost working days, t...