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P+I clubs look set to raise rates.
The marine market was due to receive a substantial fillip today with the prediction most Protection ...
Two's company?
London broker Marcus Hearn & Co has teamed up with Zurich Personal Insurances to increase its twins ...
Talk to the specialists for industry advice.
The insurance industry, despite its grey image, is a fast-moving sector that is undergoing radical c...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical.
Alasdair Fraser has been made the new branch manager at Ecclesiastical's offices in East Grinstead a...
Willis considers a return to the stock market.
Broker Willis could soon be set to return to the stock market with parent company US buyout speciali...
Appointment at Eurobase.
Eurobase, the software and consultancy supplier to the financial services sector, has appointed Crai...
Appointment at Silverbeck Rymer.
Ruth Hogendoorn joins Silverbeck Rymer with over 11 years' experience in the legal industry, working...
Motor no easy ride for insurers, but ...
Your report suggesting motor syndicates will close their stalls at Lloyd's (PM, 25 January, p2) is n...
Allianz partnerships.
Deutsche Bank has another five possible partners, in addition to insurer Allianz, under its plans to...
Appointment at The Claims People Group.
The Claims People Group has made four new appointments. John Sowerby joins as a regional executive f...
Indian insurers expect huge claims.
India's general insurers are bracing themselves for huge claims in the wake of the disaster in Gujar...
Sampo quits UK.
The UK arm of Scandinavian giant insurer Sampo Leonia has been put up for sale by its parent company...
Brit ebix.com deal.
Brit Insurance has acquired a 30% stake in Nasdaq-quoted software and internet solution provider ebi...
Appointment at August Group.
August Group has made several appointments: Paul Neale joins as sales executive from Albis Associate...
SBJ kicks injury claim into touch.
Sports insurance specialist SBJ has refused to comment on press reports that it is in dispute with S...
Independent issues warning
Independent Insurance has warned that its 2000 operating profits will be less tham market expectation...
Transparency only cure for dirty tricks.
Rumours and gossip are part and parcel of the small cottage industry that is insurance. However, the...
Bupa backs Generali.
Bupa has taken over the administration of £3m-worth of group risk business from Generali. The portfo...
Appointment at Bupa.
Bupa has appointed Martin Noone as head of intermediary sales. He joined the company in 1997 and bef...
Integration over at Ace.
Bermuda-based insurance group Ace signalled the end of the process of integrating the former Cigna p...
New DVT cover.
Club Direct has amended its travel products in the wake of the growing debate over the risk of deep ...
Calling all team players.
The rise of the call centre has brought opportunities to the regions, and with the scope of the job changing all the time, loyal staff can call the shots, says Edward Murray.
Brokers slammed.
The British Insurance Brokers Association has defended its members over accusations by technology co...
Capita fears over Abbey buyout.
Capita Eastgate, which last month signed a 10-year outsourcing contract to handle Abbey National's g...