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Cybit implements Fleetstar-Online
Cybit, the provider of fleet management and telematics solutions, has implemented its Fleetstar-Onl...
Feeling the heat
The pressure has been building on the critical illness market as advances in medical science have increased the costs of supplying cover. Jonathan Swift says after a long period with little innovation it is time this sector became a hotbed of activity.
Biba and GISC due to make address
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the General Insurance Standards Council were both du...
CCTV case a catalyst for privacy laws in UK
- Case of Peck v The United Kingdom(European Court of Human Rights - 28 January 2003) In this cas...
Ladbrokes: no need for cover
Further to the article "Insurers attack Ladbrokes plan, Post Magazine, 20 February, p3) I would lik...
Insurers back Labour on foundation move
The health insurance sector has welcomed the government's intention to establish several 'foundatio...
Churchill steers clear of PMI
Direct insurer Churchill has decided not to enter the private medical insurance market, after a who...
Appointments at Wellington Re
Wellington Re, which has changed its name to Aspen Insurance UK, trading in the London market as As...
NIG expands its network
NIG has expanded its network, with the opening of its London Thames Valley office in Watford. The o...
Cover with breeding
A niche distinct from mainstream equestrian, insuring thoroughbred racehorses is an expensive business, and the last few months have seen rates soar as some providers have left the stable. Edward Murray assesses the form of the remaining field.
An age-old issue
The Labour Government's promises concerning the provision of care for the elderly have had a massive impact on the sale of long-term care insurance. Sandy Johnstone looks at what this means for insurers and customers alike.
McLarens reunion stokes up adjuster
Loss adjusting group the Quest Gates Partnership is aiming to become the UK's largest independent a...
Homeowners fearful of flooding
Homeowners are fearful of the increased risk of flooding in the UK, but admit they are baffled by i...
Aston Scott Special Risks launches new policy
Aston Scott Special Risks, a division of Aston Scott Group, has launched Protect & Serve, a new pol...
GISC gets FSA extension
The General Insurance Standards Council will not submit its response to the Financial Services Auth...
Royal & Sun Alliance reaches out-of-court settlement.
Royal & Sun Alliance has reached an out-of-court settlement with UK mining company Cape over asbesto...
Stress at work case thrown out - Michael Barlow v Borough of Broxbourne
- (Queen's Bench Division - 24 January 2003) This case provides a further application of the prin...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
Benfield Group is the kind of big insurance company with the resources to plough into regular in-de...
Penny Black's insurance week
Some people might be strangely comforted that people in the insurance and reinsurance business also...
Claims People: turnover rise
AIM-listed loss adjuster The Claims People has announced a 240% increase in turnover to £1.04m for ...
New terrorism insurer to be closed down
A joint venture by six (re)insurers to provide worldwide terrorism insurance for property and busines...
Globaltime decision due today
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) is expected to decide today whether to try to be...
Airlines could escape terrorism liability
Tony Medniuk, chief executive of the large aviation insurer Global Aerospace Insurers, predicted that...
US terrorism law hits aircraft hull insurance market
The Homeland Security Act in the US, introduced in the wake of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack...