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Five alive for footie comp.
Have you entered The Insurance Fives, a special football competition organised by Post Magazine and ...
Appointment at MMA Insurance.
Intermediary-only insurer MMA Insurance has announced several new senior appointments. Clare Tilly j...
Appointment at Sirius Financial Systems.
IT provider Sirius Financial Systems, has appointed Ian Bullen to the newly-created role of chief ex...
Reversal of fortunes.
Over the last few years, a drop in revenue and the loss of senior management has hit GAB Robins very hard. However, John Castagno, who recently joined as chief executive, already seems to be turning things around. Anthony Gould reports.
Bouncer stabbing case advances scope of vicarious liability.
The issue of vicarious liability was further considered by the Court of Appeal in Mattis v Pollock (...
Axa and National Britannia Group form alliance.
Axa and the National Britannia Group have formed an alliance - Axa H&S Solutions - for small busines...
All aboard for the industry's fourth annual Lutine Lineslip Regatta.
This year, Post Magazine is once again sponsoring the Lutine Lineslip Regatta, the premier yachting ...
Broker targets 600,000 SMEs.
Software supplier Mi is currently developing a web-based solution for HSBC Insurance Brokers, for ma...
Appointment at Arch Insurance Group.
Arch Insurance Group has recruited Jane Comerford to the position of vice president, executive assur...
New vehicle fleet management system built by Thales Telematics.
A new vehicle fleet management system has been built by Thales Telematics, which manages the uploadi...
Building on the flood problem.
Domestic flood claims are becoming an increasingly heavy burden for insurers and modern building techniques are adding to the problem. Bob Spencer offers a solution.
Appointment at HealthSure.
Kirsten Tallis has been recruited by HealthSure as account development co-ordinator. In her new role...
Top motor insurers post operating ratios in excess of 100%.
More than half the UK's top 20 motor insurers posted operating ratios in excess of 100%, during the ...
Out of the blue.
Suddenly, the Conservatives seem to have become a credible force with the potential to dislodge Labour at the next election. Tim Osborne assesses what impact a victory might have on the PMI market.
Experts at the touch of a button.
An online site has been developed by internet firm Specialistinfo.com, which provides insurers and l...
BDML Connect signs deal with USDAW union.
Intermediary BDML Connect has signed a deal with the USDAW union to provide motor insurance to its m...
Axa UK records 24% decline in motor revenues.
Axa UK has recorded a 24% decline in motor revenues in the first six months of this year - largely a...
Indie bosses face legal quiz.
The law firm representing the liquidators of Independent Insurance has made contact with the former b...
Offshore health insurers stand to benefit.
Offshore health insurers stand to benefit from new government proposals to ban NHS care for pensione...
DL shakes up panel ahead of merger.
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has been successful following Direct Line's recent adjuster panel re...
Miller plans to grow international network.
Miller International, which managed to complete a management buyout last year, following the demise ...
Cracking the cash plan problem.
Providers may regard cash plans as a simple 'nest egg' to help with everyday healthcare costs, however, the Financial Services Authority will regulate them as general insurance contracts. Lynn Rouse wonders if this decision could leave the regulator with…
Euclidian ditches Guernsey PL plans.
Lloyd's insurer Euclidian has ditched plans to write personal lines insurance from its Guernsey-base...
JLT eyes "ambitious acquisitions" as profits leap by 8%.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson looks set to a acquire several medium-sized UK brokers in the coming months, ...