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FSA speech - Rising to the Challenge
In a recent speech by Sarah Wilson, director, responsible for the Insurance sector, the speaker outlined the Financial Service Authority's (FSA) view on the challenges facing the general insurance sector and the FSA in getting to grips with the new…
FSA speech - In search of efficient, orderly and fair markets
In a recent speech to the Insurance Institute of London, John Tiner, chief executive, Financial Services Authority (FSA), recognised the efforts of the market to raise standards, which in turn will help to ensure that London will remain the platform of…
Axa to launch new TV ad campaign
Axa has announced today a new integrated brand campaign which builds upon its Axa Plan style of advertising.
Equity recruits new claims boss
Equity Insurance has appointed Phil Anderson as its new claims managing director. He will also take up a position in the group's executive committee.
Law Society presents small claim proposals
The Law Society has published Fast and Fair, its proposals for lower value personal injury claims which it it believes would avoid the need to increase the small claims limit.
Highway and Claimwatch launch repair tracking service
Motor insurer Highway has teamed up with ClaimWatch to launch a joint-branded online vehicle repair tracking service. Highway ClaimWatch allows customers to track the status of their repair online and it will also advise if the vehicle is a total loss.
Western Re opens Chicago office
Californian cat specialist managing agent Western Re/Managers Insurance Services has opened a Chicago branch office in an expansion of its Los Angeles-based specialty underwriting operations.
Chinese growth heightens earthquake risk
Rapid urbanisation and building construction have increased the exposure of people and property to earthquake threat in China resulting in an urgent need to evaluate hazard and vulnerability and to build a comprehensive picture of seismic risk across the…
Broker elected to Cardiff commerce post
Insurance industry marketing specialist, Paul Gardner, has been elected the 112th President of the Chamber of Commerce in Cardiff.
Capita legal head defects to DAS
Solicitor Kathryn Mortimer has joined the senior management team of DAS Legal Expenses as head of legal services.
DCA decision on insurance regulation
Mark Boleat, head of claims management regulation, Department of Constitutional Affairs has confirmed that insurance companies will not be regulated by the new regulatory body. Mr Boleat, speaking at the Post Magazine Claims Club conference today, had…
Paskell takes president's role at mutual's trade body
The Association of Friendly Societies has named Colin Paskell as its president to represent the trade association and the 53 friendly societies across the UK during the forthcoming year.
Kiln assigned stable rating for $35m debt issue
A.M. Best has assigned a “bbb” rating to the $35m floating rate subordinated bonds, issued by Lloyd's managing agent, Kiln. The rating outlook is stable.
Cathedral 2010 has 'A' rating affirmed
A.M. Best has affirmed the syndicate rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2010, which is managed by Cathedral Underwriting.
Sales manager appointed at Mondial UK
Mondial UK has appointed Lee Taylor as warranty sales manager.
Oxygen strengthens construction and property team
Oxygen has today announced the appointment of two senior brokers to its Lloyd’s accredited broking operation.
MMA hires new head of financial crime
Intermediary-only insurer MMA Insurance has hired Paul Booth as financial crime manager, to head up its financial crime team.
Boardroom changes as RSA announces operational restructure
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance has announced changes to the group's operating structure. It will now be organised into three main operating businesses, the UK, International and Emerging Markets. The new structure reflects the strategic focus of the…
A Talent initiative first
The Chartered Insurance Institute's industry-led programme is claimed as the first talent initiative...
Winner's experience shines
Julie Densham, who works in the Lloyds TSB Insurance inbound call centre in Bournemouth, has won the...
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Broker to bridge training gap
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Insurers ready for education spend
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Is insurance actually interesting?
Insurance is often accused of people dull - yet why do so many people who fall into the sector, actually stay?