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Hard currency?
Experts reckon the UK could join the European single currency as early as 2005. Brian Meigh warns that if the 'first wave' is anything to go by, UK companies need to be fully aware of the scope of the euro's likely impact and start making preparations…
Appointment at Singapore Insurance Institute.
Nehemiah Neo Lian Sun, group managing director of Insight Adjusters Group, is the newly-elected pres...
Argos set to take a direct route.
Retail giant Argos looks set to become the latest high-street name to make a substantial push in the...
Insurers need rehab help.
The insurance industry has made great strides towards embracing the principles of rehabilitation in ...
Triumphant under pressure.
Winners photos are available online at www.insuranceawards.co.uk/photos.htm The last 12 months ha...
Pitched battle.
With premiums rising in response to the threat of increasing claims, sports clubs at all levels are battling to remain insurable. The only solution, says Lynn Rouse, is to implement efficient risk management principles.
Irish Insurance Federation begins implementation of recommendations.
The Irish Insurance Federation will begin implementation of the recommendations of the government-ap...
In the right lane.
The fight to contain personal injury compensation costs - both for the insurer and consumer - continues as the outcome of Callery v Gray illustrates. Richard Alger puts forward the argument in favour of before-the-event cover.
Appointment at Fortis Insurance.
Fortis Insurance has recruited Jeff Grosvenor as its new IT director. Mr Grosvenor brings to this ro...
Appointment at Bland Bankart.
Andy Barden has been made a consultant in the wealth division at Nottingham-based Bland Bankart. He ...
The E-Business Award - its4me Online Insurance.
Online intermediary its4me has hit the right keys in its strategic approach to e-business. Its winning combination of customer satisfaction and financial success is a tough act to follow, says Jane Bernstein.
Appointment at Institute of Financial Services.
Tony Tudor has become a director at the Institute of Financial Services. He joins the IFS from his p...
Government to make move on terrorism.
The government is expected to make a move on the issue of terrorism cover next week, according to in...
Swiss Re in $255m securitisation
Swiss Re has arranged $255m of catastrophe protection through a securitisation deal. The four-year ...
Lindner heads life reinsurance at Ace Tempest
Ari Lindner is to take charge of the life reinsurance operations of Ace Tempest of Bermuda. He replac...
Danish reinsurance broker gets full Lloyd's access
Danish reinsurance broker Kirecon has become the first broker in Scandinavia to get direct access to ...
Scor sets up life research unit
French reinsurer Scor has set up a research and development (R&D) centre to evaluate longevity and li...
Tawa buys CNA Re UK
The London operations of US (re)insurer CNA is to be sold to run-off company Tawa UK for an undisclos...
RGA opens in South Korea
Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) has opened a representative office in Seoul. The office is the U...
Swiss Re moves towards China licence
Swiss Re said it had moved a step closer to getting a full licence to sell reinsurance in China, afte...
Swiss Re's life earnings fell by a third in 2001
The life and health operation of Swiss Re produced after-tax earnings of Sfr 1.2bn ($0.8bn) in 2001, ...
Because they're worth it.
As owners of stately homes open their doors to new activities in order to finance their upkeep, so insurers must move with the times, ensuring their cover reflects such undertakings, writes Veronica Cowan.
Insurance Athletics Association Championships.
In the Insurance Athletics Association Track and Field Championships at Battersea last month Jardine...
Hiscox raises the capacity for Syndicate 33.
Lloyd's insurer Hiscox has raised the capacity for its Lloyd's Syndicate 33 by £150m and looks to hi...