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Watching the commercials
Commercial lines insurance is looking more healthy than it has for a long time and even though it is a somewhat patchy recovery process, insurers are even expecting to make a profit from this year's business. Simon Threadgold reflects on the state of the…
Broker size should not matter: FSA should adopt a one-claim level for
The Financial Services Authority proposes a professional indemnity cover requirement of "three times...
Pressure mounts for CFA review
The Federation of Small Business has renewed its calls for a government review of the no win, no fe...
Halifax homes in on adjusting
Halifax General Insurance will go live with its in-house, at-home loss adjusting operation for hous...
ABI delays best practice guidelines as debate rages
Publication of best practice guidance for commercial property insurers on dealing with various type...
EC move could see new Troika
The European Commission could pave the way for the establishment of another UK-government-backed in...
On the road to riches
The insurance industry is starting to change its tune towards its fleet motor customers, offering...
Flood funds demand by local councils
Local councils in Scotland have called for increased funding from the Scottish Executive to meet th...
Aquilo becomes Figtree Systems' client
Aquilo has become Fig-tree Systems' most recent client. Aquilo will be making use of the Figtree Ri...
Learning the ropes
When it comes to experienced commercial lines staff the insurance industry is woefully lacking, but the good news is that some insurers are starting to do something about it, says Rachel Gordon.
Cornhill committed to personal brokers
Allianz Cornhill Insurance this week stressed its commitment to the personal line broking market an...
A degree of risk
Risk managers' needs are changing as a result of the hard market and the insurance industry is having to keep pace with these new requirements. Lynn Rouse wonders if insurers and brokers are up to the challenge.
Amicus gives Aviva India green light
White collar union Amicus this week said it was "satisfied" with its meetings with insurer Aviva ov...
Appointment at Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance
Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance has appointed two new directors to its board. Bruce Matthews...
Appointment at Alexander Forbes
Tim Wilson has been promoted by Alexander Forbes to the post of managing director of its UK Corpora...
Boncaster wins contract from Argos Retail Group Financial Services
Cox subsidiary Boncaster has won a contract to provide motor and household insurance administration...
FSA: eyes and ears plan
The Financial Services Authority is understood to be looking at ways to maximise access to market i...
Appointment at Beazley
Lloyd's managing agency Beazley has taken on Paul Dawson as specialist energy underwriter to Syndic...
Joint business service launch
Protection and indemnity specialist consultancy Moore Stephens and service provider Chase IT have j...
Is big really beautiful?
There has been a trend towards commercial lines insurers targeting the SME sector. But how keen are premium finance providers to go the same way? Hugo Cranmore investigates.
Insurers predict increase in demand for takeover insurance
Insurers have predicted an increase in demand for takeover insurance during 2003, based on the UK e...
What the papers said this week
The Independent Goldman Sachs, one of the banks working for Royal & Sun Alliance on the float o...
Primary signs deal with Sirius
Insurance group Primary has signed a £1m, three-year deal with Sirius to provide underwriting softw...
How do insurers measure up?
The collapse of Independent Insurance, among others, has heightened public awareness of the importance of companies' potential financial weaknesses and increased interest in insurers' ratings by reputable global agencies. David Fanning reports.