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Lloyd's mourns Sax Riley.
The insurance community mourned this week the passing of former Lloyd's chairman Sax Riley, who died ...
Tender process sees five sign up with Kinnect.
Lloyd's-funded data transfer venture Kinnect - formerly known as Project Blue Mountain - has signed ...
Broadening horizons.
As increasing numbers of people choose to work abroad, the international market for private medical insurance looks bright for businesses. Sam Barrett gives an in-depth diagnosis of the expat sector.
Events.
5-7 August Vermont Captive Insurance Association 2003 Conference VCIA, Vermont, US Tel: +1 8...
Legal & General's net written premiums grow.
Legal & General's net written premiums for general business grew by 30% to £184m for the first six m...
EU directive looks set to increase total recall.
Brokers could soon be facing massive demand for recall insurance cover as a result of a major new Eu...
"One-stop shop" response.
In response to the article entitled "One-stop rehab shop start-up targets 500" (PM, 26 June, p2), I ...
Citibank covered by Lloyd's insurers.
Lloyd's insurers Catlin, Goshawk and Wellington, in conjunction with the Belgian Export Credit Agenc...
DWP adviser heads up rehab partnership push.
Rehabilitation services provider Kynixa has appointed David Imber as managing director as part of an...
Back to the future.
By viewing the motor sector in an alternative light, insurers have realised that customer retention is a less costly option than the acquisition of new business. Richard Adams says going back to basics and encouraging customer loyalty moves the focus…
Appointment at Retail Motor Industry Federation.
Jeffery Mack has been appointed as as head of bodyshop and recovery services at the Retail Motor Ind...
New PI code ready by the autumn
Newly-established trade body The Personal Injury Claims Federation expects to implement a new regime ...
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...