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Standard & Poor's affirms 'A' rating of Lloyd's
Rating agency Standard & Poor's affirmed the 'A' long-term insurer financial strength rating of Llo...
BIS surveys the flood market
Bureau Insurance Services last week unveiled a new insurance scheme aimed at people in high- flood-...
Lucas Fettes in acquisition mode
Broker Lucas Fettes is looking to expand its seven-branch broking operation this year by opening at...
Trouble brewing?
As insurers call time on the pubs and clubs sector, the challenge for landlords is to find the right cover at the right price. Mira Butterworth takes her place at the bar and finds out how they are faring.
Insurer's motor cover looks set to drive the provider into the
Does More Th>n have its own printing press? According to one national newspaper, More Th>n is writ...
Towergate Underwriting Group launches new division
Towergate Underwriting Group has launched a new professional indemnity division aimed at providing ...
Something extra in reserve
With the threat of war looming, the many reservists employed by UK companies - including insurers - are likely to be called up. Belinda Martin talks to one such employee Nick Purkis and reports on the benefits of having reservists on the workforce.
Set sail for the Lutine Regatta.
What a cracking time we had at the weekend and thanks very much for your spirited sailing.
Lloyd's must specialise to build European market
Lloyd's needs to develop a specialist construction market with a few dedicated underwriters, or ris...
Legal changes hinder PI progress
Retrospective legal changes are expected to be shown to have undermined insurers' efforts to tackle...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
I appreciate that marketing people have an important role in many organisations, but sometimes they...
Lloyds TSB sees strong core growth
Lloyds TSB Insurance has reported strong growth in its core markets creditor and household for the ...
Court beckons as GISC flexes its muscles
The General Insurance Standards Council claims it is "on the threshold" of taking legal action agai...
What the papers said this week.
The Daily Telegraph Equitable Life has been granted leave to appeal against a High Court judgemen...
NSPCC Art & Wine Evening.
Tickets are still available for the annual NSPCC Old Mutual Art & Wine Evening on Wednesday 12 March...
Keep EL top of reforms agenda
This week saw the Department for Work and Pensions' door close to stakeholder arguments as to why the...
Aon's total revenue increases by 15%
Broking giant Aon's total revenue increased 15% to $8.8bn (£5.53bn) for the 12 months ended 31 Dece...
Sectornet reports rise in revenue
Software provider Sectornet, formerly known as MCS, has reported a 14.5% rise in revenue for the ye...
Formal request sent to the UK by the EC
A formal request has been sent to the UK by the European Commission, asking it to bring its legisla...
Grant Thornton: major loss aim
Professional services group Grant Thornton is to continue its push into the major loss market, with...
Incompetence the root cause of recent collapses
Managerial incompetence has lain at the heart of every insurance company collapse since 1996, accor...
12 years ago.
The move to no-fault liability for certain sectors of the industry has been mooted in recent months....
Penny Black's insurance week
It seems the United Names Organisation has spiced up its act somewhat since Penny was last in touch...
RSA confirms Unisys outsourcing deal
UK insurance giant Royal & Sun Alliance has confirmed a £300m outsourcing deal for its life busines...