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Folgate moves to assist broker exits
The Folgate partnership is launching a trio of new ventures - the Folgate Broker Alliance, the Folg...
S&P gives Aon Negative outlook.
Earnings at Aon's risk and insurance brokerage operations have been blamed for the company receiving...
Swiss Re partners Czech firm to develop flood risk tool.
Swiss Re and Czech technology company MultiMedia Computer have developed a flood risk assessment too...
DWL teams up with Cresta in Europe push
Canada-based software provider DWL is targeting UK and European insurers on the back of growth in t...
Penny Black's insurance week.
Well, it's clear to Penny that the hard market isn't over yet if the vinous requirements of the City...
Appointment at RAC Auto Windscreens.
RAC Auto Windscreens has taken on Bill Duffy as its new managing director. He joins the company from...
Appointment at Marsh.
Marsh has appointed Brian Shaw as its new UK public sector practice leader. Mr Shaw will lead a team...
Assessors aim high.
As the market hardens and the old rivalry between assessors and adjusters diminishes, assessors - in particular - are seeking to raise their game, says Richard Adams.
Bupa: no reason not to insure A&E treatment
Bupa would offer insured accident and emergency treatment to its policyholders, as long as it could...
Crawford & Company appoints John Buckle
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has appointed John Buckle as UK Liability operations manager. He w...
The FSA has places available at half-day events
The Financial Services Authority still has places available at its series of half-day events around...
Appointment at CNA.
John Watson, branch manager of CNA's Kings Hill office, has been appointed UK regional distribution ...
"Clout" is needed to solve late payment problems.
The typical management response to mounting overdue debt is to set targets for reduction. These are ...
Capita Insurance Services stresses commitment
Capita Insurance Services has stressed it is still committed to high-volume loss adjusting (PM 14 A...
On the hunt for motor crime
The incidence of organised gangs of criminals staging road traffic accidents in order to defraud insurance companies is rising. But UK insurers and investigators that are turning detective in their efforts to catch the culprits are finding obstacles to…
Appointment at JL Manson.
Manchester-based commercial insurance broker JL Manson & Partners has appointed Martin Mansley as ne...
Allianz group's net premium income rises
Allianz group said its main insurance business continued to raise premiums and end unprofitable con...
Chartered broker status must remain on industry's agenda
The news that the Financial Services Authority is unlikely to opt for a universal system of accredi...
Amlin's 2001 gross written premium
Lloyd's insurer Amlin's 2001 gross written premium was £634m in the six months to 30 June 2003, up ...
Breach of the Disability Discrimination Act
More than one million small businesses are risking a breach of the Disability Discrimination Act un...
Events.
4 September Guernsey Insurance Company Management conference 'Risk 2003' Beau Sejour Conference...
Premiums for vessels in Yemen reduced
The London market has agreed to reduce premiums for vessels in the Republic of Yemen, following a r...
St Paul start-up sees 2003 profits soar to £35.8m.
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, the spin-off of St Paul Insurance's reinsurance operations, has repo...
Appointment at Autoglass.
Autoglass, the vehicle glass repair and replacement expert, has taken on Tom Stanley as business man...