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Online sales skyrocket
A research paper has found that 50% of the UK's motor insurance policies and 28% of its home insuran...
New brand for merged ATD/PBS
Manchester-based underwriting agency ATD is to be formally merged with its sister company, Primary B...
Appointment at RFIB
RFIB have appointed Kishor Gohil as director of its reinsurance division, non-marine, responsible fo...
Appointment at Chaucer Syndicates
Chaucer Syndicates has recruited a team of underwriters for an engineering account on behalf of the ...
Union sparks asbestos fears
More than 90% of the UK's schools contain asbestos, a leading claimant lawyer warned after a teacher...
HSA targets new market with launch
Health insurer HSA has launched its first dental plan products that incorporate cash back on treatme...
CRE issues fraud warning
The Commission for Racial Equality has warned insurers theiranti-fraud measures could be deemed unla...
Equity buys new book
Equity Insurance has acquired the agricultural vehicle book of Staffordshire specialist broker Charl...
Insurers could yield branding
The strength of brands could wipe out insurance companies, a leading practitioner warned. Mark Clif...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has appointed Gary Flynn as a client executive in Newcastle to boost its service in the area. ...
No fear on PI mis-selling
Professional indemnity insurers have nothing to fear from any potential payment protection mis-selli...
CILA reaffirms intention to maintain FoC foothold
The current president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has insisted it does not want to ...
Appointment at Aon
Aon Risk Management Solutions has appointed Clemens Philippi as business director for Japan Group UK...
UK helps launch pan European SME risk tool
A European Union backed training programme that aims to improve the business performance and reduce the risk of loss and failure among small and medium sized businesses was launched today by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations.
Senior staff now driving risk management claims Ferma
Senior management is now the driving force behind risk management in many European companies, an independent survey of risk managers has revealed.
Insurers warned a good rating is vital to secure business
An insurer's rating is a key driving force behind who insurance is placed with, an independent survey of risk managers has revealed.
Football club loses £2m duty of care claim
West Bromwich Albion has lost a £2m claim against Medhad Mohammed El-Safety, an orthopaedic surgeon who treated Michael Appleton, an injured midfield player.
Marsh recruits former Channel Tunnel engineer
Marsh has recruited an in-house adviser to work on complex construction projects.
Claims body reports massive savings for insurers
The Irish body set up to reduce insurance costs, the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, today reported that it is processing claims at a rate that is three times faster and four times cheaper than the old litigation based process whilst still providing…
Arag makes first buy
Legal expense provider Arag has purchased fellow provider ULR (Knebworth), taking over its motor and household accounts from 1 January 2007.
AIG buys London City Airport
London City Airport has been bought by a consortium led by a subsidiary of US insurance giant American International Group for an undisclosed fee.
Endsleigh launches new online home insurance service
Insurance intermediary Endsleigh has launched a new online home insurance service for Moneyextra, the personal financial services website. The service offers contents and buildings insurance, as well as specialist insurance for tenants living in rented…
Swiss Re: High-growth credit market worth $6.9bn
Swiss Re has valued the credit and surety insurance market business at $6.9bn in premiums in its latest Sigma study. The world’ largest reinsurer highlighted the link between increased demand for credit insurance and above-trend growth in world trade,…
Agriculture book sold
Equity Insurance has acquired the agricultural vehicle book of Staffordshire specialist broker Charles E. Peake.