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View from the Top - Geoff Riddell, UK chief executive general insurance, Zurich Financial
We recognise that what differentiates performance is not so much strategy, but execution. This depe...
Gibraltar compensation at UK level
I would like to clarify certain statements in last week's issue (Minister: Gibraltar gives less pro...
Appointments at Euclidian Group
Lloyd's insurer Euclidian Group has made four new appointments to the board of Euclidian Underwriti...
Food sector targets MPs
The food industry's campaign to secure risk-based insurance premiums that take proper account of me...
Do you know your Turner from your Titian?
As the public is bitten by the antique and fine art bug, demand for high net worth policies has risen and with it opportunities for those seeking a career in this sector. However, they must be realistic about what the job involves and not get swept away…
Castagno takes top job at GAB
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has appointed Legal & General's general insurance head John Castagno as th...
ABI to announce guidance for general insurers
The Association of British Insurers is set to announce guidance for general insurers this week to h...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
The front page of this insurance software supplier's website gives you a rare choice. You can selec...
Appointment at GAB Robins Francexpert
Philip Lapham has been appointed international manager at GAB Robins Francexpert. Mr Lapham, who pr...
Equitable to carry on with action
Equitable is to press on with its action against former auditor Ernst & Young, despite having most ...
ABI: half admit fraud thoughts
The Association of British Insurers this week unveiled its latest research concerning insurance che...
Spinning out responsibility
The recent Higgs review has caused rumblings across the directors' and officers' sector as recommendations are made to extend the roles of senior management. David Fanning explores how this widening of exposure will affect D&O cover.
Appointment at Loss Recovery Group
Simon Trott, former sales and marketing director of Misys Insurance Management, has joined the Loss...
Deputy chairmen re-elected at Lloyd's
John Coldman and Bronek Masojada, have been re-elected as deputy chairmen of Lloyd's for a further ...
Reassessing the terrorism risk
Hermes Marangos explains how the Insurance Institute of London's Advanced Study Group into war risks and terrorism will assist stakeholders in achieving clarification of the risks, proper pricing, better wordings, claims handling and dispute resolution…
Biba: talk better than threats
With reference to the debate over the Ombudsman in these pages, I would like to say that the Britis...
Churchill in L&G e-collaboration
Churchill Insurance and Legal & General are set to take their first collaborative steps next week w...
Appointment at CNA Insurance
Paul Steventon has joined CNA Insurance's European operations as senior casualty underwriter. Mr St...
Appointment at ISS Ark & General
Disaster recovery firm ISS Ark & General has appointed Tony Arbon as a new project manager in its P...
Gibraltar: same protection level.
Does Gibraltar provide the same levels of protection to policyholders in the event of failure than the UK? Absolutely, insists Kevin Spencer.
Industry acts over late renewals
Two industry initiatives to implement common standards for risk presentation and service standards ...
Risk management beyond the law
Plant operators need more than warning notices to minimise everyday risks. Tim Mapstone calls on brokers and insurers to be the driving force for change.
Charity begins with payable premium rates
The Association of British Insurers is to help facilitate further dialogue between the industry and...
Appointment at Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance
Andy James has been promoted from operations manager to assistant director at Singer & Friedlander ...