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Sabre Insurance appoints Universal Salvage.
Sabre Insurance has appointed Universal Salvage to handle 50% of its accident-damaged vehicles. Davi...
The dragon begins to stir.
More traditionally known for its slate mines than its insurance industry, Wales is beginning to raise its profile across the sector. However there are still some issues to be addressed, says David Fanning.
Sound cover.
Towry Law has been appointed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to act as its insurance consultant ...
Appointment at XL London Market.
XL London market has appointed Paul Drake to its main board. In his new role as director of risk man...
Appointment at Focus Solutions Group.
Focus Solutions Group, the specialist provider of sales channel automation solutions for the financi...
Sizing up the alternatives.
Pet insurers have begun offering cover for alternative therapies for sick animals. Is this simply a gimmick, or is there a genuine need in the market? Lynn Rouse finds out.
Industry must plug claims leakage now.
Fraudulent activity is on the increase across the board, costing insurers millions of pounds a year. It is essential the industry works together to turn the tide on claims leakage, warns Michael Burnett.
Penny Black's insurance week.
Churchill Insurance Consultants, not to be confused with the Churchill Insurance Company Ltd, has gi...
WeCanSettle pilot complete.
Blind bidding settlement service WeCanSettle has completed its first UK trial with Thompsons solicit...
What the papers said this week.
The Daily Telegraph An army major at the centre of cheating allegations after winning the top pri...
M&P aims to double in size within two years.
Redditch-based broker Martin & Pethard is aiming to double in size within two years, after launching...
Zurich sells off Danish business.
Zurich Financial Services has sold off the majority of its general insurance business in Denmark and...
Latest report from Datamonitor.
The latest report from Datamonitor UK Motor Insurance Consumers predicts that Direct Line could be s...
Ford Customer Service Division launches fordprotect.
Ford Customer Service Division - Europe has launched its web-enabled fordprotect extended warranty p...
Cox Retail completes rescue deal of Brokersoft.
Cox Retail has completed its rescue deal of troubled software provider Brokersoft. It said brokers u...
Churchill acquires broker Wilson Dean.
Churchill Insurance Consultants has acquired broker Wilson Dean in a deal that will take its premium...
Ruth Kelly made Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
Ruth Kelly was made Financial Secretary to the Treasury in the cabinet reshuffle last week. The new ...
Benfield angling for insurers with Big Fish hook.
Benfield Group's subsidiary Benfield Premium Finance is to formally launch its Big Fish premium finan...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
There is no mistaking who this site is aimed at. The url says it all. In fact, it has been set up by...
TheClaimRoom.com joins forces with ADR.
Commercial mediation organiser the ADR Group has teamed up with theClaimRoom.com to launch what it c...
Sainsbury's Bank targets insurance for growth.
Sainsbury's Bank has said it will unveil plans for financial services growth within the "next few mo...
Acturis broking solution selected by HBOS.
Software provider Acturis has confirmed it has been selected by Halifax Bank of Scotland to provide ...
Appointment at Lincinsure.
Lincinsure, the specialist consumer-based insurance subsidiary of Henderson Insurance Group, has mad...
Towergate: HNW acquisition aim.
Towergate Underwriting remains committed to growth by acquisition despite speculation that it would ...