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Halifax adjuster cross-sell targets
Halifax General Insurance has said its new internal field force of loss adjusters will be given cross...
Tesco Personal Finance launches campaign
Tesco Personal Finance has launched a campaign to advertise its competitive motor insurance on the ...
Wood venture gives HBOS the full Spectrum
Halifax Bank of Scotland and insurance entrepreneur Peter Wood will be in a better position to targ...
Williams moots Biba job split
Outgoing British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Mike Williams has indicated that hi...
FSA outlines policy change
The Financial Services Authority's current approach to general insurance regulation, unveiled this we...
Complications abound for compensation culture
The challenge of putting a price on the compensation culture was a complex and, at times, contradic...
Appointment at Gale & Phillipson Group
The Gale & Phillipson Group - the Yorkshire-based insurance brokers - has appointed two new executi...
Dual International acquires Ace
Dual International, an underwriting agency specialising in directors' and officers' and professiona...
Appointment at Regency Insurance Group
The Regency Group has appointed Craig Wright as managing director. Mr Wright will take over from co...
A growing concern
The market is becoming increasingly aware of the potential threats associated with mould. Yet David Fanning finds the costs add up far more for US insurers than their British counterparts.
FSA: the regulator that listens
According to the Met Office, last month was the hottest on record since the heatwave of 1976. It wo...
An agenda for change
The European Union seems to be revolutionising rights for workers with more and more beneficial directives coming into force. Simon Threadgold examines the latest legislation to find out what this entails for employers.
Appointment at Magian Mutual
Magian Mutual has appointed a board of non-executive directors to run the company, following FSA au...
Claims handlers no more than "monkeys"
Post Magazine's recent briefing, Facing up to the compensation culture, saw some passionate debate from industry figures. Marcus Alcock and David Worsfold report.
Coming up roses?
Despite an uncertain economic environment during the past few years, two recent surveys conducted by recruitment consultant Joslin Rowe have revealed an overall optimism in the insurance industry. Robert Blackman examines the flourishing positivity.
Culture shock
As the broking community prepares itself for statutory control for the first time in January 2005, Marcus Alcock discovers brokers' concerns.
Brokers find no 'big surprises'
Brokers have responded with enthusiasm to the Financial Services Authority's CP 187, though concerns ...
Axis Capital prices shares for offering
Shares in Bermuda-based (re)insurer Axis Capital have been priced at $22 per share ahead of the compa...
Scor extends Commercial Risk deadline
French reinsurer Scor has extended its negotiations with an undisclosed buyer over the purchase of Sc...
Events.
25-27 June Global Life Insurance Forum Southampton, Bermuda Tel: +1 603 472 7494 Until 10...
Communication is key
The process of gaining chartered status has changed for loss adjusters, from written examinations to a more extensive interview process. Chris Miller finds out what this entails for candidates.
Appointment at Ace Limited.
Bermuda-based insurance group Ace has appointed Evan Greenberg president and chief operating officer...
Government underlines support.
The government has underlined its continued support for the current moratorium on the use of genetic...
What the papers said this week.
THE TIMES Commercial disputes cost smaller companies an average of £75,000 in management time, le...