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Government acts over charities' insurance crisis
The Government is undertaking a massive study of the insurance experiences of charities and voluntary...
The drive for stability
The motor sector has had a rough ride lately, with losses of £5bn over the last seven years. Many believe it is up to the insurance industry to break the volatile underwriting cycle and bring certainty to the market's long-term future. Jonathan Swift…
Rehab focus for Ablett-led MBO
Tim Ablett, chief executive of the as-yet-unnamed new UK healthcare and assistance company formed f...
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny understands from one of her sources that Rolf Tolle, the big-hitting, call a shovel a spade, L...
Standard & Poor's launches ClassicDirect
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's this week launched ClassicDirect, an online global insurance datab...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
There is no denying that Carole Nash knows how to target its client base online. As well as a websi...
Older drivers see rates fall
Motor insurance premiums for older drivers have dropped by 1% since November and are expected to fa...
Axa head quits for Groupama
Francois-Xavier Boisseau, Axa's director of underwriting and claims since 2000, this week said he w...
Destination best practice
When it comes to motor claims, conflicting loyalties are undermining the road to total customer satisfaction. Eddie Longworth argues that insurers need to steer a clearer course to best practice in the sector.
Appointment at Institute of Financial Services
The Institute of Financial Services has appointed Diane Walker as head of the faculty of risk and i...
New parental guide published by Arson Prevention Bureau
A new parental guide, which addresses the problem of arson among young children, has been published...
Appointment at Linaker
Bristol-based Linaker Insurance Brokers has recruited Rod Alcorn as account executive within its co...
The right man for the PPI job
Roger Alexander's extensive knowledge of the payment protection industry sees him well placed for driving up standards in the sector. Lynn Rouse finds out how.
Appointment at Destini Financial Services
Destini Financial Services, the independent financial adviser consolidator, has made Barry Parsons ...
Benfield announces it is rebranding.
Reinsurance broker Benfield has announced that it is rebranding. All of its branches, including thos...
Future of union role questioned
It is pleasing to see that my recent article, Just the job (Post Magazine, 27 March) has provoked a...
Congregational & General names its new managing director.
Congregational & General has named Direct Line insurance director Keith Charlton as its new managing...
Rampant Admiral puts the brakes on change
Direct insurer Admiral has ruled out any further major structural changes to the company, having re...
Appointment at Ace
Ace has taken on Paul Crawford as marine cargo underwriter. Mr Crawford joins the company from Roya...
Chubb adds Family Protection to its Masterpiece policy
Chubb has added Family Protection cover for carjacking, stalking and aggravated burglary to its hig...
Rough ride for commercial
A hard rating environment for commercial motor risks will be sustainable for the foreseeable future...
Changes in asbestos regulations could lead to prosecution
Changes in asbestos regulations could leave public sector bodies open to prosecution if precautiona...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Jason Potter has been appointed Allianz Cornhill e-trading manager for commercial lines. Mr Potter ...
Brokers ask RSA clients to sign safeguard declaration
Brokers are making clients insured by Royal & Sun Alliance sign a declaration to protect themselves i...