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Close calls on recall.
Effective product recall is often a case of keeping manufacturing records up to date. However, says Neil Evans, if things go really wrong and you have the right type of cover, expert advice is just a call away.
Robin Monro Davies appointed by Axa UK.
Robin Monro Davies has been appointed as a non-executive director of Axa UK. He is currently a non-e...
Appointment at Birmingham Saturday Hospital Fund.
The Birmingham Saturday Hospital Fund has recruited Christopher Rolfe as group accountant. He has ma...
Food industry uniformity.
I read with interest the article Food for Thought, Post Magazine, Commercial Lines Supplement, 30 Ma...
Executive decisions.
How well a new executive integrates in to a company is as vital as the recruitment challenge itself, and, in some cases, can mean the difference between success and failure of the organisation, argues Dr Robert Kovach.
Aneco battle set to continue.
A former executive of Aneco Reinsurance has vowed to fight on in his legal battle against its liquid...
Alexander Forbes posts profits of £45m.
South African broker Alexander Forbes this week posted profits of £45m for the year ended 31 March 2...
Wellington warning sign.
Lloyd's insurer Wellington's plans to establish a new reinsurer on the back of a capital raising exe...
5 years ago.
Five years ago, an Association of British Insurers report indicated that flood risks were on the wan...
The integrity of financial services industry' is subject of debate.
The integrity of financial services industry? will be the subject of a Westminster Hall debate on th...
Appointment at Carr Greenwood Smith.
Mike Dunderdale has moved to Bristol-based chartered loss adjuster Carr Greenwood Smith. Mr Dunderda...
Axis gets go-ahead for head office in Dublin.
Marsh-backed Bermudian insurer Axis has headquartered its European operations in Dublin following ap...
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...