News
Union action.
Industrywide consolidation, growing fears for job security and changes in legislation have meant the finance trade unions Amicus and Unifi are playing a larger role in workplace relations in the insurance sector. Lynn Rouse looks at the implications of…
Last resort for foot and mouth?
Last week, the Association of British Insurers suggested the government could become insurer of last resort in the event of another outbreak of foot and mouth disease, adopting a similar approach to Pool Re. Lance Harvey looks at the issues.
John Cahill launches new Lloyd's broker.
London market underwriting agency John Cahill has launched a new Lloyd's broker aimed at the marine ...
Experian does data cleansing for More Th>n.
Database management company Experian has completed a data cleansing project with More Th>n, the dire...
NIG has made three senior appointments.
NIG has made three senior appointments to support the growth of its commercial division. Alan Horema...
Royal & Sun Alliance joins forces with Leeds United FC.
Insurer Royal & Sun Alliance joined forces with Leeds United football club to promote the injury pre...
Morgan Cole expels Tenquist after breach.
Legal firm Morgan Cole has expelled its head of insurance Iain Tenquist for what it has described as...
Liddell sets deadline for Chester Street progress.
The insurance industry has been given until mid-April to provide "evidence of significant progress" o...
Swinton has acquired motor caravan insurance specialist Safeguard.
High-street insurance broker Swinton has acquired the motor caravan insurance specialist Safeguard. ...
Appointment at Wheelies Direct.
Wheelies Direct, the cycle validation and replacement company to the insurance industry, has promote...
Breakdown cover provided by the RAC and MMA's network.
Four levels of breakdown cover, provided by the RAC, will now be available for on-the-spot issue by ...
Pressure mounts for OFT inquiry.
Motor insurers have been accused of anti-competitive dealings with the vehicle body repair industry ...
Rebus iS cuts 30 staff to focus on core businesses.
Insurance software developer Rebus iS is to cut 30 UK staff on top of the 44 shed in January as it co...
Smoke signals.
Fire is one of the most devastating reasons for claims. While for high net worth clients the cost of fire damage could be huge, emotional expense and potential loss of life means insurers should advise all clients to install smoke alarms, warns Shane…
Appointment at Charlton Commercial.
Charlton Commercial Insurance Brokers has made several new appointments. Bernard Buss joins the comp...
DRL moves to franchise system to aid expansion.
Fire and flood specialist Disaster Restoration (DRL) is to move to a franchise structure to expand i...
Appointment at Specialist Liability Services.
John Dougall has joined the adjusting team at Specialist Liability Services. Based in Glasgow, Mr Do...
Appointment at Helphire.
Helphire has appointed Sue Brown as senior operations manager. She joins from RAC, where she was hea...
Wellington shows £66.7m loss for 2001
Wellington Underwriting has recorded a pre-tax loss on ordinary activities of £66.7m including a £73....
Terror cover: action is vital.
Pressure from industry on the government and the insurance industry to address the lack of terrorism cover continues in the wake of the 11 September attacks in the US. David Gamble argues that it is time for the government to do some quick joined up risk…
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
This site wants to sell you roadside assistance in a market dominated by the AA and RAC. It competes...
Waterworks.
With the government's flood defences not yet in the picture, risk management strategies are essential for policyholders keen to protect their works of art and antiques from future inundation, says Hugo Cranmore.
Bank sets sights on motor and HNW.
Lloyds TSB Insurance is to aggressively expand its motor book, as it attempts to grow its general ins...
Indie group calls for PWC help despite differences.
The provisional liquidator for Independent Insurance has branded the class action proposed by the C...