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Pressure mounts for OFT inquiry.
Motor insurers have been accused of anti-competitive dealings with the vehicle body repair industry ...
Rebus iS cuts 30 staff to focus on core businesses.
Insurance software developer Rebus iS is to cut 30 UK staff on top of the 44 shed in January as it co...
Smoke signals.
Fire is one of the most devastating reasons for claims. While for high net worth clients the cost of fire damage could be huge, emotional expense and potential loss of life means insurers should advise all clients to install smoke alarms, warns Shane…
Appointment at Charlton Commercial.
Charlton Commercial Insurance Brokers has made several new appointments. Bernard Buss joins the comp...
DRL moves to franchise system to aid expansion.
Fire and flood specialist Disaster Restoration (DRL) is to move to a franchise structure to expand i...
Appointment at Specialist Liability Services.
John Dougall has joined the adjusting team at Specialist Liability Services. Based in Glasgow, Mr Do...
Appointment at Helphire.
Helphire has appointed Sue Brown as senior operations manager. She joins from RAC, where she was hea...
Wellington shows £66.7m loss for 2001
Wellington Underwriting has recorded a pre-tax loss on ordinary activities of £66.7m including a £73....
Terror cover: action is vital.
Pressure from industry on the government and the insurance industry to address the lack of terrorism cover continues in the wake of the 11 September attacks in the US. David Gamble argues that it is time for the government to do some quick joined up risk…
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
This site wants to sell you roadside assistance in a market dominated by the AA and RAC. It competes...
Waterworks.
With the government's flood defences not yet in the picture, risk management strategies are essential for policyholders keen to protect their works of art and antiques from future inundation, says Hugo Cranmore.
Bank sets sights on motor and HNW.
Lloyds TSB Insurance is to aggressively expand its motor book, as it attempts to grow its general ins...
Indie group calls for PWC help despite differences.
The provisional liquidator for Independent Insurance has branded the class action proposed by the C...
Ensure is moving its Glasgow-based call centre.
Esure is moving its Glasgow-based call centre to the larger purpose-built Equinox House in central G...
Child's play.
Collecting first editions of children's books can be a very rewarding pastime - both financially and emotionally. However, such collections can often be neglected in terms of insurance cover, warns Helen George.
Out of India.
The possibility of insurers outsourcing their call centre functions to India has raised many eyebrows and the rumours circulating have been vigorously denied. As the debate rages on, however, it is becoming evident that the picture India paints is a…
Goshawk and Brit record huge losses.
Listed Lloyd's vehicles Brit and Goshawk have become the latest insurers to add to the sector's woes...
Henderson Insurance Brokers becomes Superbike team sponsor.
Henderson Insurance Brokers has become a team sponsor for the HM Plant Ducati World Superbike team o...
Appointment at Jacksons & Associates.
Loss adjuster Jacksons & Associates has taken on Roger Butler at its head office in Tunbridge Wells....
Brokers flock to Folgate to instigate take-over talks.
Brokers have already started calling Folgate Partnership to instigate potential take-over talks, acc...
State of the art.
The world of art and antiques is in a constant state of flux, with events such as the US terrorist attacks and the collapse of Enron, as well as factors closer to home, having a huge impact on prices, trends and buying patterns, reports Ivan Macquisten.
Intermediary Budget Insurance sees increase in motor policies.
Intermediary Budget Insurance claims to have seen a marked increase in the take-up of motor policies...
More insurance athletes needed on the track.
The Insurance Athletics Association is gearing up for another season of events and we would like to ...
No change on service standards.
Consumer experience of motor claims is no better now than six months ago, despite insurers being benc...