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Infoterra set to challenge Getmapping.
Claims management specialist Infront Solutions has signed a deal with Infoterra for the exclusive ri...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
It's a little-known but shocking fact that 61% of people believe the safest way to feed horses is fr...
Light the blue touchpaper.
The House of Lord's decision on Callery v Gray - damp squib or much-needed firecracker for the claimant costs industry? Tim Wallis and Jason Rowley reflect on the subtleties of a judgement that has had an explosive reception.
Healthsure records best year in the company's history.
Not-for-profit healthcare provider HealthSure has recorded its best year in the company's 130-year h...
Michael Butt is resigning as a director of XL Capital.
Michael Butt is resigning as a director of Bermudian reinsurer XL Capital in advance of his expected...
NU academy.
Norwich Union has launched an in-house academy to give its 4500 claims staff the opportunity to deve...
Cox Insurance Retail Division appoints a chief operations officer.
Cox Insurance Retail Division has appointed Denis Walker as its chief operations officer, a newly-cr...
Medisure is "not for sale" insists broker Marsh.
Global broker Marsh has denied putting its UK medical insurance third-party administrator Medisure u...
Mondial Assistance selected by The Folgate Partnership.
Mondial Assistance has been selected by The Folgate Partnership to underwrite travel policies and pr...
Eamon Slevin appointed to the board of the GISC.
Eamon Slevin, managing director of Barclays Insurance Dublin and general insurance director for Pers...
Making small talk.
The SME market is attracting a lot of interest at the moment, but to make it big in this sector, brokers need to speak the right language to understand the specific needs of smaller businesses, says David Fanning.
When in Rome ...
The Italian market is a challenging one for UK insurers, with the motor sector being a main area of debate. Those that have taken the plunge believe understanding the country's culture is vital, so, says Jane Bernstein, toss a coin in the fountain and…
Fineos releases claims management system.
Dublin-based insurance and banking software house Fineos, has released its Fineos Claims Management ...
HomeServe seeks 300 staff in growth drive.
UK assistance giant Home-Serve this week said it was looking to recruit over 300 people as it gears u...
Appointment at Weller Russell & Laws.
Boston-based broker Weller Russell & Laws has appointed Rob Brooks to further strengthen its expandi...
Liability centre stage after Pool Re extension.
The Government's move this week to extend Pool Re's remit on commercial property to all terrorist ris...
Get your teams together for five-a-side event.
Post Magazine's second five-a-side football competition will kick off on Sunday 29 September at The ...
Putting a price tag on a mother's parenting skills.
ATH & Another v MS (Court of Appeal - 11 June 2002).
Wrapper comes off reforms.
Lloyd's has signalled an aggressive approach to future underwriting as part of detailed plans for ref...
Pool Re: Positive Moves
The government's decision to extend Pool Re and cap insurers' liabilities looks like a very positive ...
Kirecon first broker in Scandinavia to get direct access to Lloyd's.
Danish reinsurance broker Kirecon has become the first broker in Scandinavia to get direct access to...
Ski run teacher not negligent.
Chittock v Woodbridge School (Court of Appeal - 26 June 2002).
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny had a delightful time at Lloyd's press party last week, where a scintillating table football v...
No broker squeeze.
The Treasury has moved to quash fears that legislation detailing the scope of statutory regulation w...