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Alexander Forbes restructs its UK retail business.
Alexander Forbes has restructured its UK retail business under the new name Alexander Forbes UK Corp...
Feeling the strain.
Stress is a growing problem in the UK and insurers are beginning to suffer the knock-on effects as claims rise. But the outcomes of several recent cases have reduced the pressure on the industry - for the time being, says Paul Hughes.
Insurers must take responsibility.
John Tiner follows up his recent Breakthrough lecture at the Chartered Insurance Institute and outlines some of the Financial Services Authority's recent initiatives and ambitions, as it attempts to put the consumer at the heart of the financial…
US adults die because they are uninsured.
More than 18,000 adults in the US die each year because they are uninsured and cannot get proper hea...
German manufacturers abandon plans.
A group of German manufacturers has abandoned plans to set up their own reinsurance firm to provide ...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
This is a decent enough site that only really raises the issue of how to ensure the people it is aim...
Appointment at James Chapman & Co.
James Chapman & Co, the insurance litigation firm, has taken on Tim Purrier to review all the firm's...
£10,000 for Insurance Charities.
Co-operative Insurance proved generous winners too, bidding an amazing £1250 for a ball signed by th...
Rebus iS rolls out web-based policy tool.
Insurance IT service provider Rebus iS has joined forces with outsourcing partner Albis Associates t...
China Airlines says it was fully insured against claims.
Taiwan's China Airlines has said it was fully insured against claims stemming from loss of life and ...
Food for thought.
The food industry is certainly not flavour of the month with insurers but, despite concerns over composite panels and the resulting fire hazards, Alan Tickner urges the industry to work up an appetite for risk.
The high cost of success.
The cost protection enjoyed by those who bring litigation supported by public funds has always been ...
Compensation Group set for expansion.
The Compensation Group is to grow its organisation by more than a third on the back of its Blue Lega...
Bupa wins contract at Unilever.
Bupa has won the contract to provide medical insurance to employees and families of Unilever. The de...
Troika aviation insurance scheme to be extended.
The UK government-backed Troika aviation insurance scheme is to be extended for another month, until...
Appointment at Helm Group.
As a result of broker Helm Group acquiring the business of First Line Insurance Brokers of West Dray...
Towergate trio set for Folgate move.
Towergate Stafford Knight will become the Folgate Partnership's second hub broker, after Towergate Un...
Folksam folds following review.
The UK arm of Swedish reinsurer Folksam International has become the latest member of the Internatio...
Amlin Underwriting can further increase capacity.
Lloyd's managing agency Amlin Underwriting can further increase capacity for 2002 and 2003, having d...
View from the Top - Andy Homer
Andy Homer, chief executive, Folgate Partnership How good is your maths? Here's a little test. It i...
Appointment at Allied Underwriting Agencies.
Chris Milne has joined Allied Underwriting Agencies as manager of its marine underwriting operation,...
St Paul faces delay in rail compensation payout.
St Paul is facing a long wait in its bid to obtain compensation from the Health and Safety Executive...
AIG granted licence to sell life insurance in Beijing.
AIG has been granted a license to sell life insurance in Beijing, making it the first foreign insure...
Not just hot air.
With litigation and compensation awards on the increase, brokers and insurers must rise to the challenge of securing more commercial legal expenses cover. David Fanning reports.