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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...
Ensure is moving its Glasgow-based call centre.
Esure is moving its Glasgow-based call centre to the larger purpose-built Equinox House in central G...
Child's play.
Collecting first editions of children's books can be a very rewarding pastime - both financially and emotionally. However, such collections can often be neglected in terms of insurance cover, warns Helen George.
Out of India.
The possibility of insurers outsourcing their call centre functions to India has raised many eyebrows and the rumours circulating have been vigorously denied. As the debate rages on, however, it is becoming evident that the picture India paints is a…
Goshawk and Brit record huge losses.
Listed Lloyd's vehicles Brit and Goshawk have become the latest insurers to add to the sector's woes...
Henderson Insurance Brokers becomes Superbike team sponsor.
Henderson Insurance Brokers has become a team sponsor for the HM Plant Ducati World Superbike team o...
Appointment at Jacksons & Associates.
Loss adjuster Jacksons & Associates has taken on Roger Butler at its head office in Tunbridge Wells....
Brokers flock to Folgate to instigate take-over talks.
Brokers have already started calling Folgate Partnership to instigate potential take-over talks, acc...
State of the art.
The world of art and antiques is in a constant state of flux, with events such as the US terrorist attacks and the collapse of Enron, as well as factors closer to home, having a huge impact on prices, trends and buying patterns, reports Ivan Macquisten.
Intermediary Budget Insurance sees increase in motor policies.
Intermediary Budget Insurance claims to have seen a marked increase in the take-up of motor policies...
More insurance athletes needed on the track.
The Insurance Athletics Association is gearing up for another season of events and we would like to ...
No change on service standards.
Consumer experience of motor claims is no better now than six months ago, despite insurers being benc...
Security fears.
Six months after the US terrorist attacks, nearly two-thirds (62%) of the UK's top 250 companies hav...
Giles Insurance Brokers has opened a base in Inverness.
Giles Insurance Brokers has opened a base in Inverness, bringing its UK office network to a total of...
Insurers and claims handlers provided with information ...
Insurers and claims handlers are being provided with information on causation, current legislation a...
Fortis receives boost to its household business.
Intermediary-only insurer Fortis has received an immediate boost to its household business, followin...
Rubicon set to rebrand EHC.
Insurance services provider Rubicon is set to rebrand the Executive Health Care operation, which it ...
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny's devotion to the cause' award this week goes to Chester, the Partick Thistle Toucan, who turns...
Enron court case adjourned.
The US legal case that will decide whether Lloyd's insurers have to honour directors' and officers' ...
John Withan pleads guilty to charges.
John Withan has pleaded guilty to charges of causing criminal damage after he reversed his BMW into ...