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Coversure set for expansion
Coversure has revealed plans to expand its franchise to 125 operations around the country. "The mar...
Firms could be left reeling after Rover collapse
The fallout from the collapse of manufacturer MG Rover could highlight the problem of underinsurance...
LMA attacks broker transparency models
The Lloyd's Market Association has slammed recent broker transparency models, while pledging to agre...
Talbot Holdings announces record pre-tax profits
Talbot Holdings, the Bermudian holding company of the specialty insurance group, has announced recor...
Towergate acquires PI specialist BWP
The Towergate Partnership has acquired London-based Bray Wintour Patis, which specialises in profess...
Aon's 2005 Terrorism Risk map
Terrorist activity is making the world a riskier place in which to do business, according to Aon's 2...
Marsh plans first UK closure
Marsh has admitted it could close two regional broking offices this year. This follows the streamlin...
Motor insurance premiums continue to show little movement
Motor insurance premiums have continued to show little movement, according to the AA's latest Britis...
Penny Black's insurance week
Never mind European regulations, the real problem with the insurance industry is lack of self-esteem...
Equitas to pay Goodyear Tyre insurance settlement
Equitas will pay the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company $22m (£11.5m) in an insurance settlement for a...
Warranty giant eyes household after new buy
Home emergency and warranty services provider Homeserve has revealed it is looking at expanding the ...
Forbes warns of UK profit slump
Broker Alexander Forbes has refuted suggestions its UK arm is facing a bleak future, despite reporti...
Election trio's manifesto hope
Before the election was called, the major three parties all made noises about what they would do for...
Blind-bidding pilot extended
Blind-bidding dispute resolution company Cybersettle is expecting a final decision on the implementa...
MMA Insurance registers another record year
MMA Insurance has registered another record year of performance, with profits exceeding £21.6m. The ...
Fraudline is a deterrent
Cunningham Lindsey UK's Fraudline campaign for local authorities has proved itself to be a deterrent...
New framework set to remove trade barriers
A new framework for pan-European insurance products could pave the way to a single market, without t...
Lloyd's boss fights seat
A senior Lloyd's figure has joined the former chief executive of the International Underwriting Agen...
Decontamination burden
The government has been criticised for placing the financial burden of decontamination in the event ...
Heath Lambert relaunches after defections
Heath Lambert has announced the relaunch of its property portfolio division, following the resignati...
Royal and Sun Alliance plan launch of new policy
Royal and Sun Alliance is planning to launch a new group personal accident policy in May. The compan...
Premium levels for non-marine business increase
Premium levels for non-marine business in the London company market have increased for the third yea...
Sirius Financial Solutions records group turnover
Sirius Financial Solutions recorded a group turnover of £21.7m in 2004, a rise of 5.7% on 2003. The ...
Levene sets out four-point plan
Lloyd's Chairman Lord Levene has outlined a four-point plan to restore confidence in the insurance i...