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NU backs down over flood levy.
Norwich Union has backed down on premium hikes in the constituency of Rydale. John Greenway MP had t...
Sun, sea and insurance.
Brokers and insurers have not fared as well as they could have in taking a larger proportion of the travel insurance market. As new travel trends develop, Simon Threadgold says there are golden opportunities for them if they adopt a more specialised…
Service Provider of the Year
The London Processing Centre deals with 16 currencies, 29 international clients and transactions worth £10.5bn a year. Edward Murray reports on its efforts to streamline its service.
Britannic jobs hit.
The restructure of the sales force at Britannic Assurance, with the loss of 1600 staff, was complete...
... an arboriculturist.
As the only full-time trees expert to be employed by an insurance company, Gillian Glanville is working to plant positive ideas about the environment. But her job doesn't keep her rooted in one spot, as she explains to Jane Bernstein.
NU: adjuster cuts.
Norwich Union is to make its 65-strong in-house team of personal claims adjusters redundant, followi...
Which way now?
The road ahead looks uncertain for reinsurers who are adopting a cautious approach in light of escalating claims and losses among liability insurers. Richard Willsher explains.
The Training Award
NIG's programme of recognition and reward makes staff feel special when they achieve excellent customer service. It's part of a training strategy that leaves the classroom far behind, writes Jane Bernstein.
ZM to meet claims.
Zurich Municipal, which provided the school journey insurance for the tragic Bunmi Shagaya trip (see ...
Marketing Initiative of the Year
Motor trade insurer Road Runner put its marketing into top gear with the recruitment of Rover the cartoon dog. The campaign opened up a new market, says Richard Adams.
Equitas warning.
Equitas, the company established by Lloyd's to reinsure the pre-1993 liabilities of Names, has been ...
Demutualisation test case goes to High Court.
A crucial test case on demutualisation windfalls that could cost the insurance industry hundreds of m...
PPB begins Independent payouts.
The Policyholders Protection Board has begun paying claims to Independent Insurance policyholders in...
FSA rejects French accusations.
Sir Howard Davies, chairman of the Financial Services Authority, last week rejected accusations it i...
FSA acts to change insurance regulation
The Financial Services Authority has ruled out an internal inquiry over its role in the Independent c...
Fairness drive must hasten.
There is a clear need for the fairness of the insolvency regime to be addressed, as Post Magazine sai...
Broking Initiative of the Year
Argyll has come up with an insurance package that allows waste land to be unlocked for development, keeping green fields free of bricks and mortar. Catherine Tennant reports.
London market profits are key.
I write to refute the observations of lead underwriter David Shipley (see below: 'Call for Names to s...
Groupama sale likely.
Groupama this week refused to rule out the disposal of its UK general insurance arm, but denied repor...
Groupama for sale: official
Groupama's UK insurance operation has been officially put on the market as the French parent looks to...
Orchid vehicle tracking blooms for Ryder fleets.
Global Telematics has linked up with transport supplier Ryder to pilot its Orchid telematics vehicle...
Stopping the too-good-to-be-true blight.
A justifiably aggrieved Equitable Life policyholder asked: "Why should I trust them now?", following...
HSBC sues Bright.
The private banking arm of HSBC is suing former Independent Insurance chief executive Michael Bright...
Watson Wyatt PI cover safe.
The actuary of the failed insurer Independent, Watson Wyatt, placed its professional indemnity insur...