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Biba calls for tighter regulation of aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for the Financial Services Authority to go further in its review of insurance comparison sites.
FSA issues aggregator report
A Financial Services Authority today said an assessment of the insurance comparison website market has found evidence of "both good and bad practice", but added it is looking for all websites to ensure that users are treated fairly.
RSA reports 3% rise in UK premiums
RSA has reported a 15% rise in group net written premiums to £1.7bn for the first quarter of the year.
Aon calls for new London mayor to reveal flood plans for city
Aon has joined forces with the City Property Association to call upon the London mayor, Boris Johnston, to reveal his plans for preventing a major flood that could cripple the City.
Axiom appoints MD for financial reporting team
Charles Portsmouth has joined Axiom as managing director of its financial reporting specialist team and has also been appoited to the board of Axiom Consulting.
Munich Re Q1 profits down 26%; GWP down 5%
Munich Re said the first quarter profits tumbled 26% to €586m, driven by a high payouts for early-season catastrophes and a heavy drop in investment income.
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Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey
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Post Claims Club: Advisory Board 2008
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Equity joins panel
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Motor bills to rise 28%
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Appointment at JLT
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Twenty brokers to join TBN
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Fortis warns of more tough times for motor
The motor market is not likely to improve this year, according to Fortis' chief executive. Speaking...
Galbraith rails against 'nanny state gone mad'
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Terror cover launched
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Collective redress changes imminent
Insurers have been urged to consider the implications of a collective redress system in England and ...
Post in legal first
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