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A niche with bite
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, but the UK is currently experiencing a surge in interest in the more exotic variety, most of which need specialist care — and insurance cover. Jane Bernstein examines the attractions of this unusual niche sector.
Penny Black's insurance week
Following the collapse of the Wickes fraud case, at a cost of £40m, it appears morale is low at the...
Looking forward
Norwich Union's future will depend upon streamlining the business and developing the brand, as Marcus Alcock discovered when he spoke to Tim Rolfe, head of strategy at Norwich Union.
Clarity sought on asbestos exclusion
Royal & Sun Alliance is facing thousands of asbestos claims made by staff working at Turner and Newall between 1969 and 1977. Chris Phillips gives the legal perspective.
Zurich Financial Services to pull the plug
Zurich Financial Services is to pull the plug on Prestatyn-based Zurich Warranty Management Service...
Brokers are the key to Fortis' growth strategy
The UK arm of Belgo-Dutch insurer Fortis is aiming to increase the number of brokers it does busine...
Helphire and DAS bury hatchet with new deal
Accident assistance specialist Helphire, based in Bath, and legal expenses insurer DAS, based in Br...
Technology providers must look to innovation
Last week's Post Magazine management briefing, The Claims Event, held in London, focused on claims management and e-claims, reports David Worsfold.
Sterling to partner Sabre
Broker Sterling Hamilton Wright plans to enter into a strategic partnership with non-standard motor...
The last word on retirement?
The impact of recent pension reforms in Germany is expected to be far-reaching, with significant opportunities predicted for the market. But how successful is the new strategy going to be in the long term? Paul Ernest looks at how it is faring.
NMT seeks new capital as Highway withdraws support
New Millennium Technologies, the broker and insurer-owned, internet-based application service provide...
Evolution targets insurance sector for growth
Specialised outsourcing and financial services consultancy Evolution is targeting the insurance sec...
Insurance company highlights 2001
2001 COMPARISON OF COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS (ranked by GPW) (Amounts in £000s) Rank COMPANY ...
10 years ago.
The present crisis facing many smaller companies over employers' liability should come as no surpris...
RSA slims down UK operations
Royal & Sun Alliance's streamlining continued apace last week, with the announcement that it intend...
Gerling confirms plans
Gerling has confirmed it plans to sell its reinsurance business to a consortium headed by Dr Achim ...
Rubicon set to focus on rehab
The newly-appointed Rubicon claims director Ashton West this week indicated that rehabilitation wil...
French trip sees golfing winners
Post Magazine and Professional Broking would like to thank all those who took part in their one-day...
Under the bonnet
David Laxton and Alison Pritchard take a look at Standard and Poor's motor report, lift the lid on the UK motor insurance sector and check how well its components are functioning in the current climate.
Stand out from the crowd
To get ahead and be noticed in business today, ongoing and up-to-date training for employees is essential. But with so many courses available, how do you know which to choose? Jane Bernstein reports.
What the papers said this week
The Daily Telegraph Warren Buffet, the US investment guru who controls 8% of Lloyd's underwriti...
All fall down?
Several recent broker surveys have uncovered a worrying decline in service standards among insurers. It is vital these are addressed - as some insurers already have done - to prevent serious repercussions across the industry, warns David Fanning.
Ageism has to be tackled before skills shortage worsens
I was relieved to see that you have tackled ageism (An age-old problem, Post Magazine, 21 November,...
Insurance companies must learn to simplify outsourcing relationships
Insurance companies must learn to embrace outsourcing as more than just a method for reducing costs...