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Appointment at Magian Mutual
Magian Mutual has appointed a board of non-executive directors to run the company, following FSA au...
Claims handlers no more than "monkeys"
Post Magazine's recent briefing, Facing up to the compensation culture, saw some passionate debate from industry figures. Marcus Alcock and David Worsfold report.
Coming up roses?
Despite an uncertain economic environment during the past few years, two recent surveys conducted by recruitment consultant Joslin Rowe have revealed an overall optimism in the insurance industry. Robert Blackman examines the flourishing positivity.
Culture shock
As the broking community prepares itself for statutory control for the first time in January 2005, Marcus Alcock discovers brokers' concerns.
Brokers find no 'big surprises'
Brokers have responded with enthusiasm to the Financial Services Authority's CP 187, though concerns ...
Axis Capital prices shares for offering
Shares in Bermuda-based (re)insurer Axis Capital have been priced at $22 per share ahead of the compa...
Scor extends Commercial Risk deadline
French reinsurer Scor has extended its negotiations with an undisclosed buyer over the purchase of Sc...
Events.
25-27 June Global Life Insurance Forum Southampton, Bermuda Tel: +1 603 472 7494 Until 10...
Communication is key
The process of gaining chartered status has changed for loss adjusters, from written examinations to a more extensive interview process. Chris Miller finds out what this entails for candidates.
Appointment at Ace Limited.
Bermuda-based insurance group Ace has appointed Evan Greenberg president and chief operating officer...
Government underlines support.
The government has underlined its continued support for the current moratorium on the use of genetic...
What the papers said this week.
THE TIMES Commercial disputes cost smaller companies an average of £75,000 in management time, le...
Brit issues upbeat trading synopsis.
Insurer Brit has issued an upbeat synopsis of trading in the first half 2003, with "conditions remai...
Challenges for the church
Church venues are now more at risk of vandalism, theft and arson related incidents than ever before, with claims and premiums both rising, reports Mira Butterworth.
GIS rejects accusation it is "unwieldy".
I read with interest Veronica Cowan's article (Post Magazine, 5 June, p17) on the Government Indemni...
Green light for mutual
The Home Office is expected not to rule out the idea of a mutual insurer for charities when it publis...
Appointment at Letsure.
Letsure has appointed Manjit Kataora as in-house solicitor. Mr Kataora's background is in litigation...
Appointment at Munters.
Munters has appointed Simon Ford as the area manager to head its upgraded south-west regional office...
Groupama recruits for SME action.
Groupama this week stepped up its assault into the small business sector with the appointment of Pet...
Appointment at Advisory & Brokerage Services.
Advisory & Brokerage Services has appointed Bob Dimond as senior account manager. Previously head of...
North and south divide
Freer movement between the northern and southern regions of Cyprus has opened up a can of worms for insurers. Veronica Cowan reports.
View from the Top - Bronek Masojada, chief executive, Hiscox
The general insurance industry is one of the least loved in the UK. Why is this? In my view, it is ...
Insurers "expect" EU exemption
The Association of British Insurers is confident insurers will be granted exemption from proposed Eur...
Gibraltar hamstrung by lack of staff.
Gibraltar's chief minister Peter Caruana QC has conceded that the territory's development as a major...