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Biba seals outsourcing deal with Boncaster
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has signed a deal with Cox's specialist schemes and affi...
Composite Panels - The proactive approach to panels
Much has been said about the need for a new, more proactive approach to risk management in the UK. Recent moves from several trade bodies to prevent the risk of panel fires within the food industry shows it can work, says Derek Mason.
Facing up to claims reality
With asbestos-related disease claims expected for another 40 years, what, asks Lex Dowie, will happen to future claimants when the compensation pot is found to be empty?
Insurer extends CSC deal
Liverpool Victoria has renewed its deal with Computer Sciences Corporation for the Colossus persona...
Going to waste?
A new directive concerning the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment is likely to have a big impact on the way the insurance industry handles claims and its replacement goods strategies. Bob Still investigates.
View from the Top - David Martin, chairman, Aon Corporate Division
The basic structure and business practices of the insurance industry have remained unchanged for ce...
Cobra expects first 10 brokers
A new commercial broking alliance, which aims to sign up more than 50 brokers within three years, t...
What the papers said this week
THE INDEPENDENT Top executives of the failed insurer HIH should face criminal charges for their...
Money down the drain
When it comes to specialist areas such as drainage, insurers are sorely lacking in experience - which is losing the industry literally millions of pounds every year. Simon Maude assesses the situation.
Invaluable cash boost aids US push
Antique and fine art information specialist Invaluable has received a further cash injection from i...
Aurora Corporate Services chief exec to leave company
Aurora Corporate Services, the company set up to manage the run-off of Independent Insurance, has a...
Admiral purchases additional software
Direct insurer Admiral has purchased an additional 1000 licences of Vectus, London Bridge software'...
At the sharp end
Lack of, or failure to, implement proper risk management has contributed to the employers' liability crisis. Rachel Gordon pins down how management of risks could yet save the day.
NU Direct destiny for broker books
High-street brokers' personal lines business sold to Norwich Union in the run up to regulation by t...
Appointment at UKI Partnerships
Debbie Coppin has been appointed marketing executive for UKI Partnerships, joining the motoring ass...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Bob Jones has been made claims manager at Allianz Cornhill Legal Protection based in Bristol. Mr Jo...
Highway undecided over new fraud risk manager
Motor insurer Highway has yet to make a decision about whether to appoint a new fraud risk manager ...
The direct challenge
Eight years ago, broker fears over insurers opting to go the direct route were at their height, as ...
Appointment at The Clear Group
Surrey-based broker and IFA firm The Clear Group has appointed two senior personnel to its financia...
RSA: where is fine found?
I have just read that the Financial Services Authority has again fined Royal & Sun Alliance £950,000...
Indemnity crisis?
It is vital to examine the relationship between demand and affordability of professional liability cover and target your market carefully, writes Veronica Cowan.
Lack of EL reform confidence worrying
The lack of confidence by insurers in the government's desire for radical reform of the employers' ...
Board-level issue for NU
Subsidence is a board-level issue for Norwich Union, said Simon Machell, group claims director. ...
Film case down to interpretation - HIH Casualty v Chase Manhattan
(House of Lords - 20 February 2003) The financing of film production is a risky business. When Cha...